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Concentration in Forensic Accounting (MAcc Program)

Forensic Accounting Concentration
The forensic accounting concentration is designed to prepare Master of Accountancy (MAcc) students for a career as a forensic accountant. The concentration consists of at least 9 graduate semester hours (three courses) for students enrolled in the MAcc program.  Students must complete the required MAcc core and use their program electives to fulfill the Forensic Accounting concentration requirements. Graduates will be prepared to pursue careers in public accounting, with legal firms or government agencies. The program utilizes field trips, case studies, mock investigations, mock trials, guest speakers, and professionals who are experts in their areas.

Required Courses:
Fraud and Forensic Accounting (MAcc 663)
Fraud Detection and Deterrence (MAcc 665)

Elective Courses:
At least one of the following:
            Business Valuation: Fundamentals, Techniques & Theory (MAcc 667) 
            Business Intelligence Technology and Data Mining (MBAD 610)            
            Evidence Management and Presentation (BUS 425 undergraduate)  *can be taken as a graduate course (additional work required)

Click here for detailed course descriptions.
Click here for concentration course schedule (Fall 2008 - Spring 2009).