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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

New Technologies and Corruption (864M9)

New Technologies and Corruption

Module 864M9

Module details for 2022/23.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module Outline

The module will review the key debates regarding the contemporary corruption paradigm, engage with some of the most important anti-corruption laws at the international and domestic levels and discuss the key challenges policy makers encounter in creating meaningful anti-corruption policies for the technology environment.There are no set textbooks for the module but different readings will be suggested for each session and they are accessible via the online reading list.

Module learning outcomes

Understand, assess and critically evaluate the major theoretical debates in social sciences regarding corruption and governance.

Critically appraise the policy approaches of private sectors and governments in developed, developing and emerging countries for enhancing integrity and curbing corruption in the technology sector.

Demonstrate the analytical skills required to carry out independent and original research on the corruption in the technology sector.

Develop and present an essay based on a case study that diagnoses and suggests solutions relating to integrity and anti-corruption, including the political and social context in which the policies operate.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
EssayA2 Week 1 70.00%
PresentationT2 Week 7 (15 minutes)30.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours11111111111

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