Minor in Fraud and Forensic Investigation

Overview

The Fraud and Forensic Investigations (FFI) minor is designed for Criminal Justice and Accounting majors interested in pursuing a career that involves the investigation of financial crimes.   Students will learn the skills necessary to identify financial fraud, how to assess and mitigate the risk of fraud and understanding the processes of the criminal justice system. The required coursework is designed to meet the hiring demands of accounting, banking, investment and insurance institutions as well as  federal and state regulatory agencies and law enforcement authorities. This minor is open to all Business Management and Criminal Justice Majors. 

Curriculum Requirements

Total Credits Required: 15

Minor in Fraud and Forensic Investigations Program Requirements

AC301Fraud and ForensicExamination

3

AC307Accounting Information Systems and Controls

3

AC420Information Technology and Compliance

3

AC370Case Studies in Fraud

3

Each of the above courses are required for Accounting Majors

Plus one of the following electives

CJ201Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJ370Criminal Procedure

3

CJ380White Collar Crime

3

All courses with a an AC prefix are included in the required courses for an Accounting Major.  All courses with a CJ prefix are included in the required courses for a Criminal Justice major.