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DMBA6010: AI, Cyber Risk Management and Ethics
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The unit explores the ethical challenges and opportunities arising from digital technologies, with a special focus on the role of AI in shaping our world and its impact on business. Students will engage with core concepts in digital ethics and critically examine issues like privacy, fairness, and the societal impact of AI. The unit addresses ethical considerations of AI in business, including algorithmic bias, automation, and the responsibilities of companies in relying on predictive systems. Students will reflect on the future of human-technology interactions and how AI can drive both risks and opportunities for businesses and society. By the end of the unit, students will gain valuable skills in identifying and addressing ethical dilemmas in digital environments, which will prepare them to lead ethically and responsibly in the evolving digital and business landscape.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Business Information Systems |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Evaluate ethical challenges in AI technologies to make responsible decisions that balance innovation and societal impact.
- LO2. Identify potential risks and opportunities of AI applications to develop strategies for ethical implementation in diverse contexts.
- LO3. Apply ethical principles and theories to analyse complex scenarios involving emerging digital technologies.
- LO4. Develop ethical guidelines for AI practices that guide decisions on AI design, deployment, and governance while balancing innovation, risk, and societal impact.
- LO5. Assess the broader implications of AI to promote responsible leadership in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Semester 1 2027
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2027
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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