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Responsible IT: Ethics, Law & Governance – VR Course
🥽 Immersive VR Ethics Learning

Responsible IT

Ethics, Law & Governance

Navigate complex ethical dilemmas in technology using cutting-edge virtual reality. Develop sophisticated decision-making skills to balance innovation with responsibility, ensuring technological advancement serves the greater good.

Course Code
RITE 500
Credits
3 Academic
Duration
8 Weeks
Learning Hours
32 Total
VR Sessions
16 Hours

Pioneering Ethical Technology Education

In an era where technology shapes every aspect of human life, IT professionals face unprecedented ethical challenges that demand sophisticated decision-making skills. This groundbreaking course uses cutting-edge virtual reality technology to immerse learners in realistic scenarios where they must navigate complex ethical dilemmas, legal requirements, and governance challenges in technology implementation.

Through interactive simulations and experiential learning, participants will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to balance innovation with responsibility, ensuring that technological advancement serves the greater good while respecting individual rights and societal values.

Target Audience

Primary Learners

  • IT professionals seeking to enhance their ethical decision-making capabilities
  • Technology managers responsible for implementing governance frameworks
  • Software developers and engineers working on AI and data-intensive systems
  • Information security professionals dealing with privacy and surveillance technologies
  • Product managers developing consumer-facing technology products

Secondary Learners

  • Graduate students in computer science, information systems, or technology management
  • Legal professionals specializing in technology law
  • Policy makers and regulators working on technology governance
  • Ethics officers and compliance professionals in technology companies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

1
Analyse Complex Ethical Dilemmas

Systematically evaluate ethical challenges in technology using established philosophical frameworks and professional codes of conduct

2
Navigate Legal Landscapes

Understand and apply key legal requirements including GDPR, CCPA, accessibility standards, and emerging AI governance frameworks

3
Implement Responsible AI Practices

Identify, measure, and mitigate bias in algorithmic systems while ensuring transparency and accountability

4
Design Privacy-First Systems

Apply privacy-by-design principles and conduct thorough privacy impact assessments for technology implementations

5
Establish Governance Frameworks

Develop organizational structures and processes that ensure ongoing ethical oversight of technology initiatives

6
Communicate Ethical Considerations

Effectively present ethical arguments and recommendations to diverse stakeholders including executives and communities

7
Balance Competing Interests

Navigate tensions between innovation, security, privacy, accessibility, and commercial objectives through principled decision-making

Unique VR Learning Features

Immersive Scenario-Based Learning

Experience ethical dilemmas from multiple perspectives including affected individuals, decision-makers, and organizational stakeholders in realistic virtual environments.

Consequence Visualization

See the long-term impacts of ethical decisions unfold through time-lapse simulations. Understand how small choices can have far-reaching effects.

Safe Practice Environment

Practice difficult conversations and challenging decisions without real-world consequences. Build confidence in ethical leadership through repeated exposure.

Collaborative Problem-Solving

Work with peers from around the world in shared virtual spaces. Engage in role-playing exercises requiring negotiation and creative problem-solving.

8-Week Course Structure

Weeks 1-2Foundations of IT Ethics

Philosophical frameworks and professional codes for technology ethics

Core Topics

  • Philosophical frameworks for technology ethics
  • Professional codes and their practical application
  • Stakeholder analysis and impact assessment methodologies

🥽 VR Experience

Navigate the “Ethical Decision Maze” where choices create branching storylines with real consequences

Weeks 3-4Privacy and Data Protection

Global privacy regulations and compliance strategies

Core Topics

  • Global privacy regulations and compliance strategies
  • Data minimization and purpose limitation in practice
  • Cross-border data transfers and jurisdictional challenges

🥽 VR Experience

Follow data through complex systems in “The Data Journey” simulation

Weeks 5-6AI Ethics and Algorithmic Accountability

Bias detection and mitigation in machine learning systems

Core Topics

  • Bias detection and mitigation in machine learning systems
  • Explainable AI requirements and implementation challenges
  • Human oversight of automated decision-making

🥽 VR Experience

Build and test AI systems for fairness in “The Algorithm Lab”

Week 7Cybersecurity Ethics and Digital Rights

Ethical boundaries in security and surveillance technology

Core Topics

  • Ethical boundaries in security testing and threat intelligence
  • Surveillance technology and civil liberties considerations
  • Digital accessibility and inclusive design principles

🥽 VR Experience

Experience multiple perspectives in “The Security Dilemma” scenarios

Week 8Corporate Governance and Future Challenges

IT governance frameworks and emerging technology ethics

Core Topics

  • IT governance frameworks and risk management
  • Emerging technologies and anticipatory ethics
  • Building organizational capacity for ethical technology

🥽 VR Experience

Present to virtual boards in “The Executive Challenge”

Assessment Methods

Continuous Assessment (70%)

  • Simulation Performance (50%): Quality of decision-making in VR scenarios with peer and instructor evaluation
  • Reflective Practice (20%): Weekly reflection journals analyzing personal learning and ethical development

Capstone Project (30%)

  • Ethics Implementation Plan: Comprehensive proposal for implementing responsible IT practices in a realistic organizational context
  • Stakeholder Presentation: Deliver recommendations to simulated executives, legal teams, and community representatives in VR environment

Course Outcomes and Career Impact

Graduates of this program report:

95%
Confidence increase in handling ethical technology challenges
23%
Average salary increase within 18 months of completion
Enhanced
Leadership opportunities in technology ethics and governance roles
Professional
Recognition through industry certifications and speaking opportunities

Many alumni have gone on to establish ethics programs at their organizations, lead major privacy compliance initiatives, and influence technology policy at the governmental level.

Registration Information

Individual Enrollment

Includes VR equipment and all materials

Corporate Group Rates

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Special pricing for 5+ learners

Academic Institutions

Special

Partnership pricing available

Financial assistance and payment plans available