Master of Business Administration
Forensics and Fraud Examination
Goals and Course Topics
32-36 credit, 14-month MBA program
Learn to Identify Fraudulent Activities
Across the world, thousands of businesses are victimized by fraud. The need for investigators of financial crimes with a background in forensic science has grown over the years, leaving companies unprotected. Develop the skills to identify the suspects, conduct an investigation and report the crime, while preparing for your certifications as a CFE, or in some states with the met requirements, the CPA with our MBA in forensic accounting online.
Practical Education
TU’s MBA in forensic accounting online program prepares students for the field of forensic accounting, fraud and criminal justice to achieve positions within auditing firms, in forensic accounting, fraud examination, litigation support, internal auditing, external auditing and criminal justice financial investigation upon graduation.
MBA in forensic accounting online classes will cover fraud, white collar crimes and ethical standards, as identified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Students will be able identify fraudulent activities that include tax fraud and money laundering and will be able to plan a financial fraud examination, identify appropriate documentation and write the fraud examination report.
Be Prepared for the CPA and CFE
TU’s MBA in forensic accounting online program also prepares students for the Certified Fraud Examiner’s Exam (CFE) upon completion of the courses. It also allows accounting students to meet the required 150 college credit hour requirement (as some states require) to pursue the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) Exam.
TU’s forensics and fraud examination concentration is one of only a few universities who offer actual preparation for the CFE Exam by exclusively using the ACFE manual for the Certified Fraud Examination, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
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Format
Online: Two terms per semester starting in January, March, May, July, August and October
On Campus: Offered in a 15-week semester format with start dates of January and August
Core MBA courses are offered online or on campus, and the concentration-specific courses will be offered online in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Waiving courses allows for cost savings and faster degree completion.
MGT515 and MGT516 may be waived by permission of the Dean. With these two courses waived, qualified students can complete their MBA in as little as 14 months if they are enrolled full-time; however, part-time options are also available.
Optional Second Concentrations
You can enhance your skillset even more by adding just a few more courses for a second concentration. The MBA program offers the following second concentrations:
At a Glance
- 32-36 credit, 14-month MBA program
- Regional accreditations
- No application fees
- Flexible start dates
- Accepts transfer credits
- No tuition increases in the past seven years
- No GRE/GMAT required
- Also offered as an online certificate
- 33% of MBA students receive tuition discounts. Contact us today to learn more!
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Sample Courses
Fraud Prevention and Deterrence (FFE510)
This course emphasizes the understanding of fraud prevention and deterrence that are essential to prevent and deter fraudulent activities. The content within this course focuses on the material that is covered on the Fraud Prevention and Deterrence section on the Certified Fraud Examiners certification of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners certification of a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes (FFE620)
This course emphasizes the understanding of financial transactions that are potential indicators of fraudulent activities. An emphasis is also on the understanding of fraudulent schemes that exist. The content within this course focuses on the material that is covered on the Financial Transactions and Fraud Schemes section of the Certified Fraud Examiners certification of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners certification of a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
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