1. MBA 715 – Forensic Research & Analysis Developing critical thinkers &evidence-based managers through engaged scholarship

2. Welcome to MFF715! Dr. Rachel Chung Dr. Enrique Mu

3. Vision Statement The course MFF715: Forensic Research & Analysis is designed to develop critical thinkers and evidence-based managers (Pfeffer and Sutton 2006)through a systematic introduction to engaged scholarship (Van de Ven 2007). For this purpose: Lectures and readings focus on current empirical literature on fraud and forensics (FF). Assignments and projects are designed to promote analytical skills and to sharpen the student’s ability to clearly define research problems.

4. What this course is about (Objectives): Understand the role and importance of empirical FF research in organizations Understand the process and methodology required in conducting scientific FF research Develop critical thinking skills in formulating FF research problems Become familiar with the role of research in evidence-based management

5. The MFF research sequence MFF715: Forensic Research & Analysis Three-credit course in Fall Introduction to the basic concepts of empirical research Deliverable: A tentative research proposal including research questions and plan MFF720: Forensic Literature Review One-credit course in Spring Writing a critical synthesis of readings Deliverable: A critical review of relevant literature included as part of a refined research proposal MFF735: Fraud and Forensics Capstone Four-credit course in Summer Collecting, analyzing and reporting your own research data and findings Deliverable: A complete research report based on an empirical study

6. What the research sequence is NOT NOT summarizing Google search results NOT book reviews NOT about conducting forensic investigations NOT about forensic lab analysis

7. Instructional Model Developing the scholar-practitioner The student’s goal is to be a competent scholar and intelligent consumer of research reports Agile feedback Frequent feedback allows you to identify areas to improve and to adopt learning strategies that are more effective for you Safe place to learn from failure Practice questions allow students to master core concepts through repeated practices Learning by Doing Frequent and varied exercises facilitate learning through hands-on practices and applications

8. Course Format Online Delivery Asynchronous meetings through electronic discussions Synchronous meetings only if needed (e.g. to clarify issues with a specific group/student) 3 credits over 5 weeks = 10 hrs of instructions + up to 20 hrs of self study weekly (based on the Carnegie Credit System) Be aware this is a very intensive and fast-paced course

9. Pre-requisite skills Using Carlow’slibrary and other tools such as Google Scholar to conduct research effectively Writing effectively with APA style Collaborating and doing team work in a virtual environment

10. Using the textbook Comprehensive Book Easy to read and understand Focuses on both managerial and research concepts Excellent reference for the rest of your studies Make sure you understand the bold/key terms in the book Use the end of chapter questions to make sure you understand the concepts – important for your tests

11. Teamwork Working in a team is highly recommended for assignments and the final project Three students on a team (or maximum four with instructor permission. Two-student teams are not acceptable) Also, you are allowed to work individually with instructor permission

12. Questions? Feel free to contact us any time! (Remember that email is always preferable to telephone)