Professional Issues in Information Technology

Reading: RA 8792 (RP)

 social, legal, financial, organizational and ethical issues in the context of the IT
industry
 the role of professional codes of conduct and ethics, and their practical application
 key legislation including: intellectual property, liability for defective software,
computer misuse, and intellectual property rights, from the perspective of IT
professionals, not lawyers
 the role of professional institutions and their characteristics
 the impact of information technology on humanity and the environment
 types of organizational structure and their legal statuses
 basic financial management and management accounting
 continuing professional development (CPD).