Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is assumed that you have basic skills in using Excel.
Course Materials
All course materials will be provided to you through your course in Canvas. Refer to the Resources page in each module.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Collaborations | Discussion boards, question boards, Live Session attendance & contribution, peer review | 20% |
| Quizzes | Weekly quizzes covering key points from assigned readings and cases | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | Tests the knowledge and skills presented in the first half of the course | 20% |
| Final Exam | Tests the knowledge and skills presented in the second half of the course | 30% |
| Case Study | Integrates and applies the knowledge and skills presented throughout the course to a real-world scenario | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Scale
A-90-100 B-80-89 C-70-79 D-60-69 F-<60
Course Components
Collaborations
To get the most out of this course, it is vital that you actively engage in all aspects of the learning experience. To deepen your learning, you are expected to apply concepts and processes, reflect on key issues and collaborate with your peers to co-construct knowledge. Your participation will count toward your final grade and will be comprised of these course components:
- Discussion boards
- Questions submitted before the Live Session
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Live Session attendance and contribution (or completion of the make-up activity)
- In the Live Sessions, I will clarify any muddy points and help consolidate and/or elaborate on the weekly reading assignments. We will discuss cases, and you'll have the opportunity to work with your classmates in a simulation activity that requires you to apply the knowledge and skills you've gained to a real-world context. To get the most out of the Live Sessions, it is important that you come to class prepared. Because you will be doing simulations with other students, your attendance is crucial. Please let me know in advance if you expect to miss a class. I may need to reorganize the break out rooms.
Weekly Quizzes
Each week, you will take a quick quiz over the key concepts introduced in the assigned readings and previous discussions. Each quiz checks key concepts, consolidates your learning and prepares you for the upcoming Live Session. In addition, quizzes will help you identify any gaps in your understanding, which you can ask me to clarify during the Live Session.
Exams
There will be two exams, a midterm and final exam. The exams will have a mixed format, including multiple-choice, T/F, short and more open-ended problems. They are designed to test your mastery of the learning material introduced in the readings and Live Sessions and to test your ability to apply your knowledge to specific situations. You will have a 24-hour window in which to take the exam. Once you begin the exam, you will need to finish it within 90 minutes. You will be allowed to refer to your reading materials and class notes while taking the exam.
Case Study
Near the end of the course, you will be given a real-world case with common financial data. You will be assigned a role as either (a) a Contractor, (b) an Auditor, (c) Buying Command, or (d) a Government Contracting Officer. Given the data, and using the lens of your assigned role, you will come to a reasoned decision about how to navigate the facts of the case.
Course Policies
Communication
- If you have general questions about assignments, class logistics, due dates, etc., please post a question in the Course Help Board in the Start Here module. You can post questions about the course to the Course Help Board throughout the semester.
- If you have a personal question (grades, feedback, requests for special accommodation, etc.) please send me a private message via email. In the subject line, write “EMAD 5302 online” before your subject. For example, if you have a question about a grade, your email subject would read “EMAD 5302 online – grade inquiry”. Send to my personal email: gregory.osburn@ou.edu
- I aim to respond to all emails and phone calls within 24 hours.
- If you have a question about the weekly topic or learning material, please post in the “Questions” page in the relevant module. I will answer many of these questions during our Live Session.
Late Policy
You are expected to complete all readings, questions and discussion boards before our Live Session. This will help you prepare for class.
As for quizzes, exams and the final case study, I will deduct 10% for late submissions unless there is a compelling reason for why you are late. Please check all due dates in advance and reach out to me if you foresee having a scheduling conflict.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Course Catalog
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Student Handbook
Please familiarize yourself with the OU Student Handbook.
Online Library
Access digital materials and other resources at OU Libraries.
Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies, and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, and is contained in the Student's Guide to Academic Integrity.
This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
Reasonable Accommodation for Disabilities
The University of Oklahoma is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for all students with disabilities. Students with disabilities who require accommodations in this course should contact their professor as early in the semester as possible.
Students with disabilities must be registered with the Disability Resource Center prior to receiving accommodations in this course.
If you have a disability and you would like to make a request for reasonable accommodation, please see the Graduate Student Handbook or get in touch with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Center.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your options. Generally, modifications will be made where medically necessary and similar in scope to accommodations based on temporary disability. Learn more about the rights of pregnant and parenting students by consulting the FAQ sheets provided by the Institutional Equity Office.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, stalking, or intimate partner violence, the University offers a variety of resources, including advocates on-call 24/7, counseling services, mutual no contact orders, scheduling adjustments, and disciplinary sanctions against the perpetrator. Please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office at 405-325-2215 (8-5, M-F) or OU Advocates at 405-615-0013 (24/7) to learn more or to report an incident.
Religious Holidays
It is the policy of the University to excuse absences of students that result from religious observances and to provide for the rescheduling of examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays without penalty. It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
It is illegal to download, upload, reproduce, or distribute any copyrighted material, in any form and in any fashion, without permission from the copyright holder or his/her authorized agent. The University of Oklahoma expects all members of its community to comply fully with federal copyright laws. If such laws appear to have been violated by any user, the university reserves the right (1) to terminate that user’s access to some or all of the university’s computer systems and information resources and (2) to take additional disciplinary actions as deemed necessary or appropriate. Repeat offenders will be sanctioned and their privileges terminated.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the coursework without doing the required paperwork, your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of the Registrar.
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Course Summary:
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