Students are required to submit a short research paper of 2500 words (+/- 250 words, excluding table of contents, bibliography, tables, charts etc.) in groups on one of the topics identified in the list below. The topics will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The paper will deal with introducing the topic, identifying key issues, current state of activity in the area, and future directions. The students will deliver on these items by identifying and using the leading research in the area from the latest editions of major finance journals; use at least four peer reviewed academic articles, and four credible professional/business journals, newspapers or magazines. The written research paper should provide a comprehensive overview of the topic by integrating the topics covered in this course as they impact the area. Special consideration will be paid to the integration of finance topics while grading these projects. As such, students are encouraged to develop their papers in a manner which will highlight their understanding and integration of the topics covered in this course as part of their research project. The instructor may choose to also have students present their topic in class in lieu of a research project.

Proposed Research Topic: The Rise of Cyber Crime How to Protect Against Personal Financial Exposure.

Additional Guidelines - Sections of the paper must include:

Introduction

Key Issues and terms

current State analysis

Future directions