Researchers have done studies related to the perceptions of students with regards to ethics in
information technology and information system curricula. Many studies have examined students’
perceptions of ethical behavior when it comes to the academic environment. Charlesworth and
Swery (2002) examine ethical issues within information systems and discuss how these issues fit
into the IS curriculum. They further concluded that "Ethics needs to be included into the
curriculum and students educated in the process of ethical decision making" (Charlesworth &
Swery, 2002, p. 168).