MSC3223
ETHICS IN THE DIGITAL WORLD
- Department
- Master of Sci in Comm
- Terms offered
- 3
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
This course connects marketing and communications techniques with their ethical implications. In this course, we will explore key concepts through current trends and examples, and better understand our own principles and values through dialogue and the examination of multiple perspectives. This course flexes our ethical muscles and provides the body of knowledge needed to act in an ethical manner within the evolving landscape of our digital world. Topics covered include journalism & media, the "Copy Left" v. copyright, and participatory v. voluntary surveillance. Ethical frameworks used in this exploration include Utilitarianism, Deontology, and Virtue Ethics. Formerly MSPC 3223
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2023–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 30% chance, low confidence. Offered in 3 of 4 fall terms since 2023. Department course count falling about 15% per year. Department faculty is about 23% below its recent average. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 33% chance, low confidence. Offered in 3 of 4 fall terms since 2023. Department course count falling about 15% per year. Department faculty is about 23% below its recent average. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 36% chance, low confidence. Offered in 3 of 4 fall terms since 2023. Department course count falling about 15% per year. Department faculty is about 23% below its recent average. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 39% chance, low confidence. Offered in 3 of 4 fall terms since 2023. Department course count falling about 15% per year. Department faculty is about 23% below its recent average. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent firstNo meeting times recorded for this course.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Sarah McMaster | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 5 enrolled | 24229 |
| Fall 2025 | Sarah McMaster | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 5 enrolled | 24229 |
| Fall 2023 | Sarah McMaster | Lecture | 1 | 7 of 30 enrolled | 22630 |