Minor in Fraud and Forensic Accounting

The Fraud and Forensic Accounting (FFA) minor is designed for students 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.

Students should consult with the Chair of the Accounting Department and complete an official declaration of minor form as early as is possible.

Curriculum Requirements

Total Credits Required: 15

Minor Program Requirements

 
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AC301WFraud and Forensic Examination

3

AC307Accounting Information Systems and Controls

3

Plus one upper-level Accounting elective from the list below:

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
AC341Audit and Risk Assurance

3

AC370WCase Studies in Fraud

3

AC420Information Technology & Compliance

3

Plus any two CJ or DS courses from list below, OR any two CS courses approved by Dept Chair:
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CJ201Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJ370Criminal Procedure

3

DS388Fraud Analytics I

3

DS389Fraud Analytics II

3