Interdisciplinary Curriculum

Ethics of Open Innovation

Writing 101

This course explores ethical issues related to collaborative work conducted on the internet, including WikiLeaks, software/music piracy, copyright and intellectual property, etc. The topic relates to "Securing Cyberspace" because it discusses the attitudes that different groups of people have surrounding intellectual property, and discusses how some people have breached secure systems in order to share information. 

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Timeline: Spring 2016 semester

Time to completion: 120 hours

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Projects:

• Podcast on internet music piracy and its impact on businesses and artists

• Infographic on the use of machine learning in social media advertising its potential breaches of privacy

• Multimedia position statement on the advent of music streaming services and their impact on intellectual property

Intermediate Finance

Economics 372

This course covers principles used in assessing the financial viability of a project for a business. It relates to "Securing Cyberspace" because it teaches specific methods to assess the economic viability of any cybersecurity solution.

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Timeline: Spring 2017 Semester

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Time to completion: 120 hours

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Projects:

• Case studies on various companies including Discount Cash Flow Analyses

• Modeling of investing portfolios in terms of risk and return

Principles of Economics

Econ 101

This course teaches fundamental concepts in economics. This topic relates to "Securing Cyberspace" because any solutions must also be economically feasible, and understanding microeconomic principles of supply and demand can inform these solutions.

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Timeline: Fall 2015 Semester

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Time to completion: 160 hours

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Projects:

• Case studies in small businesses competing

• Case studies on trading, fiscal policy, and monetary policy