Forensics and Fraud Examination

The Forensics and Fraud Examination concentration qualifies you for above entry-level positions with auditing firms, accounting firms, forensic accounting firms, and governmental sectors. These courses utilize the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s Manual to assist you in understanding the current field of forensic accounting/fraud. The coursework parallels the content of the Certified Fraud Examiner’s Exam and prepares you to take the CFE certification upon completion of the concentration.

The concentration has four courses that match the four sections of the exam for professional CFE certification that is issued from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s, a global fraud fighting professional organization. Upon completion of the four Fraud and Forensic Examination courses, you’ll have completed the same exact review material that professionals use to study for the CFE exam. You’ll be able to schedule and take the certification exam at your convenience after you take your last course.

The concentration was created in 2018-2019 with the assistance of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners by allowing the incorporation of the professional study material in each course.  At the time, Tiffin University was the only known university to fully implement the study material as the main focus of the courses. Obtaining the educational portion of your professional certification during your time pursuing an advanced degree will help accelerate your opportunities after graduation.

In the forensics and fraud examination program, you’ll study with faculty who bring vast knowledge and experience in the field, having worked for years in corporate accounting positions, public accounting firms, private accounting firms and a fraud examination firm. They share these firsthand experiences in classroom discussions, enhancing the study of theory in the field with real-world examples.

Coursework parallels the content of the Certified Fraud Examiner’s Exam and prepares you to receive the CFE certification upon completion of the concentration. Along with being prepared to take a professional certification exam, you’ll apply the knowledge you gain about the Fraud and Forensic Examination to weekly assignments in which you’ll develop professional investigative skills, as well as expertise in creating professional memos, preparing presentations, producing original research and conducting effective interviews.

FORMAT

On Campus – Offered in two terms per semester starting in August

Online – Offered in two terms per semester starting in January, March, May, July, August and October

Core MBA courses are offered online or on campus; remaining concentration courses are offered exclusively online.

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 contents 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).

Fraud Investigations (FFE520) – This course emphasizes the understanding of fraud investigations that are essential to understanding how to conduct an investigation of fraudulent activities. The content within this course focuses on the material that is covered on the Investigation section of the Certified Fraud Examiners certification and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners certification of a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

Fraud Legal Environment (FFE610) – This course emphasized the understanding of fraud legal environment that is essential to fraudulent activities. The content within this course focuses on the material that is covered on the Legal section of 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).

All MBA concentrations offered:

• Data Analytics
• Finance
• Forensics and Fraud Examination
• Healthcare Administration
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Leadership and Change
• Project Management
• Sports Management
• Strategic Brand and Digital Marketing

Graduates from this concentration have successfully implemented control policies and procedures in their current jobs to help mitigate fraud from occurring and/or reoccurring. They have also used skills and knowledge gained in the Forensics and Fraud Examination concentration to successfully convict criminals.

CAREERS YOU CAN GET WITH A DEGREE IN FRAUD EXAMINATION

• Forensic Accountant
• Fraud Examiner
• Internal Auditor
• Financial Crimes Investigator
• Fraud Prevention Consultant

what is forensics and fraud examination?

Forensic accounting consists of litigation support involving the application of accounting principles to facts or theories in a legal dispute. Forensic accounting includes two primary functions: litigation advisory services and investigative services. Fraud examination involves resolving fraud allegations from tips, complaints or accounting discrepancies and includes activities such as gathering documentary evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, writing reports, testifying in legal proceedings and assisting in fraud prevention.

what is an mba in forensics and fraud examination?

An MBA in forensics and fraud examination prepares students for the field of forensic accounting, fraud and criminal justice. Students will understand white collar crimes and ethical standards as identified by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Students will learn about tax fraud and money laundering and how to identify and write appropriate documentation and reports. Students will develop professional investigative skills, as well as expertise in creating professional memos, preparing presentations, producing original research and conducting effective interviews.

what can i do with an mba in forensics and fraud examination?

With an MBA in forensics and fraud examination, you will be qualified for a variety of career opportunities, including positions in auditing firms, forensic accounting, fraud examination, litigation support, internal and external auditing as well as criminal justice financial investigation. Students will also be prepared for the Certified Fraud Examiner’s Exam (CFE). Graduates of an MBA in Forensics and Fraud Examination have successfully implemented control policies and procedures in their current jobs to help mitigate fraud from occurring and/or reoccurring. They have also used skills and knowledge gained in the Forensics and Fraud Examination concentration to successfully convict criminals.

WHAT SKILLS WILL I LEARN AS A FRAUD EXAMINATION STUDENT?

• Fraud prevention techniques
• Risk assessment
• Legal court processes
• Forensic accounting
• Data analysis
• Fraud examination ethics and conduct