To examine important professional issues in contemporary practice and to empower students to become an effective participant in a team of IT professionals. By the end of the study of this course, students should i) gain a thorough understanding of the various issues/factors an IT professional faces and how one should respond, ii) be able to understand how IT can be leveraged to promote equality of information access across countries, and to create systems that are inclusive of all individuals. iii) learn what are considered professional behavior in the IT field covering the topics of ethics, cybercrime, privacy and corporate social responsibilities. iv) learn about the current IT practices in Hong Kong and elsewhere, how the IT practices promote justices and sustainable societal development.