MKT 300 Research Methods in Business Mishari Alnahedh

University of Kansas B.S. Electrical Engineering About Me University of Kansas B.S. Electrical Engineering

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Turkapital Private equity – venture capital About Me Turkapital Private equity – venture capital Kuwait Finance House Investment banking

About Me Chicago Booth School of Business MBA in finance, economics, and strategy

University of Florida Ph.D. Strategy & Entrepreneurship About Me University of Florida Ph.D. Strategy & Entrepreneurship

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My Teaching Philosophy Traditional Method

My Teaching Philosophy Traditional Method

My Teaching Philosophy Traditional Method Exam

My Teaching Philosophy My Method

Knowledge - Experts see patterns My Teaching Philosophy Way of Thinking Innovative / Creative Decision Making Frameworks Knowledge - Experts see patterns

MKT 300 Lectures Readings Quizzes Research Project Cover theories, frameworks, tools, examples .. Readings Important Quizzes Research Project

Administrative Issues Course Material Textbook (REQUIRED) Readings @ course website (REQUIRED)

Administrative Issues Class meetings Sundays and Tuesdays and Thursday 10:00 – 10:30 am @ C3 Office hours Sunday and Tuesday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm & by appointment Contacting me Email is the best way (alnahedh@cba.edu.kw) Course website Mishari.com/cba Course materials, announcements Grades

Administrative Issues My Account: Alnahedh

Course Requirements Class Participation (5 %) Collective learning and attendance - Random roll calls - One free absence (email me) - ALWAYS present your name tent - Try to sit in the same place - If you miss more than two discussion sessions (classes)  ZERO POINTS Class discussion - Case discussions (cold-calls) - You are required to complete the reading and participate - Quality > quantity - No laptops during discussions - Questions in guest speaker sessions - If you do not participate, you will get ZERO points

Course Requirements Quizzes (20 %) Two quizzes, 10% each - Cover everything (lectures, discussions, readings ..) - Held during class time (NO Make-up exams without documentation) - Quizzes are open-book, open-notes, NO ELECTRONICS Quizzes will emphasize understanding and ability to apply the tools and frameworks learned in the class, as opposed to memorizing facts and definitions. Assignments (15 %) - Multiple assignments throughout the semester - Submitted individually by the beginning of the class on the due date - Cheating and Plagiarism will NOT BE TOLERATED - Submit an electronic copy + a hard copy [Late Submission NOT ACCEPTED]

Course Requirements Final Exam (60 %) Written Exam, 10% - Cover everything (lectures, discussions, readings ..) - Exam is open-book, open-notes, NO ELECTRONICS Research Paper (Final Project), 50% - A complete research paper (including results and discussion) - To be completed individually or in groups (recommended) - This is the MOST IMPORTANT component of the class - Requires a lot of work and effort … Be ready!

Resources Office Hours Sundays and Tuesdays (12:00 – 1:00 pm) By appointment

Will there be a curve ? Short Answer: Yes Quiz curve Final curve

Work professionally on the research project How to get an “A” in my class Attend classes Participate Pay attention and take notes Prepare for quizzes Work professionally on the research project Start early ! Commit sufficient time Complete the assignments on time Seek my help if in need

Cheating will NOT be tolerated How can you fail my class ? If you cheat ! Cheating will NOT be tolerated Plagiarism Copying paragraphs from sources (magazine, newspaper articles, analyst reports etc.) without properly citing them is a SERIOUS offense! Cheating during quizzes Unauthorized Assistance

Do not put enough effort on the research project How can you fail my class ? Do not put enough effort on the research project Acknowledge your ignorance Do not complete the homework assignments

Grades Distribution Fall 2016

Grades Distribution Fall 2016

Grades Distribution Fall 2016

Your First Assignment First Assignment Personal survey – Due Friday February 17

Questions ?