The course is 15 weeks. The course week runs Sunday through Saturday. All students are expected to meet the weekly requirements unless excused by an instructor. Students will be expected to make up all missed assignments.

Special topics will be discussed in 4-week blocks. The topics for this semester are:

• Week One - Course introduction and instructor orientation
• Week Two through Week Five - Crisis Management
• Week Six - Group Project on Crisis Management
• Week Seven through Week Ten - International Organized Crime
• Week Eleven - Group Project
• Week Twelve through Week Thirteen- International Fraud and Money Laundering
• Week Fourteen - Group Project - International Fraud and Money Laundering; Papers due.
• Week Fifteen - Final Exam

Readings:

Students are assigned weekly readings pertaining to the topic under review. Student evaluations and overview of the readings must be posted in the assigned reading room by Wednesday of each week. Other students will be expected to discuss the readings and reflect on other student's input. Student discussion and input to readings must be posted by midnight Saturday. Course instructors will engage in the exchange as appropriate.

Reading assignments will be posted in the appropriate Reading Room area. (Note each topic will have its own posting room or area).

Group Projects:

Students will work in teams to discuss and provide a solution to a scenario posted by the instructors. There is no right answer but the group will be evaluated on the recommended solution and discussion of options leading to the solution. Readings, class discussion, and instructor input should be incorporated, considered or commented upon. The group is expected to make a recommendation based upon research, theory and known practices.

Instructors will appoint a group leader who will be responsible for posting the group's approach in the appropriate reading room.

Paper:

The student will complete a paper on one of the course topics. This will provide the student with an opportunity to consider how the topic impacts their particular area and develop options to resolve or manage the event. The paper will be completed by Week Fourteen. It must be transmitted to the Instructor by an email attachment.

Final Exam:

Students will be given a timed final examination. The examination will measure the students understanding of one of the topics discussed during the course. The student will have a three-day period to take the examination. Once the exam area is entered they will have one hour to complete their response. Any difficulties or concerns must be discussed with the instructors.

Course Materials:

Reading assignments will be from the following:

• (Fictitious example) John M. Brown, The Critical Incident Management Process: Theory and Practical Issues, MSU Press, 1st Edition

Students will be assigned other readings from government sources and the Wall Street Journal. These resources are available on line and students will be directed to them.

Grades:

Students will be graded on the following:

• 40%  Participation in weekly discussion. Quality of input and not quantity will be measure.
• 30%  Group Projects. All members of the team will be evaluated on their input to the team.
• 20%  Topics Paper.
• 10%  Final Exam