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MSc. Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

University of Ghana
Accra , Ghana
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Tuition Fee
USD 16,254
Per semester
Start Date
Not Available
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
1 years
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Degree
Masters
Major
Accounting | Forensic Accounting
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
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USD 16,254
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Program Overview

MSc. Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination

The MSc forensic accounting and fraud examination programme is the first masters' programme of its kind in Ghana with a direct emphasis on forensic science and accounting in the public and private sectors. The uniqueness of the programme can be seen in the variety of courses to be taught on the programme with specific emphasis on forensic audit and fraud investigation in the public and private sector. The MSc in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination is aimed at preparing students to scientifically analyze economic and financial crimes and related problems regarding dispute resolution, expert witness and reporting, expert litigation support and cyber and digital inquiries; develop appropriate solution, and to see to the efficient and effective implementation of the solution.


Course Contents

Semester 1

  • Course Code: MSFE 601, Course: Forensic Financial Analysis, Credits: 3
  • Course Code: MSFE 603, Course: Financial Crime and Law, Credits: 3
  • Course Code: MSFE 605, Course: Forensic Audit, Credits: 3
  • Course Code: MSFE 607, Course: Ethics and Accountability, Credits: 3
  • Course Code: MSFE 609, Course: Research Methods, Credits: 3
    • Total Credits: 15
  • Elective (3 credits to be taken)
    • Course Code: MSFE 611, Course: Audit and Assurance, Credits: 3
    • Course Code: MSFE 613, Course: Cyber Forensics and Prevention, Credits: 3
    • Course Code: MSFE 615, Course: Computerized Accounting Techniques, Credits: 3
    • Long Essay: -
    • Total: 15-18

Semester 2

  • Course Code: MSFE 602, Course: Fraud Examination and Investigation, Credits: 3
  • Course Code: MSFE 604, Course: Anti-Money Laundering & Countering of Terrorist Financing, Credits: 3
  • Course Code: MSFE 606, Course: Financial Risk Modelling, Credits: 3
  • Course Code: MSFE 608, Course: Psychology of Fraud, Credits: 3
  • Course Code: MSFE 612, Course: Tax Audit and Investigation, Credits: 3
    • Total Credits: 15
  • Elective (3 credits to be taken)
    • Course Code: MSFE 614, Course: Enterprise Risk Management, Credits: 3
    • Course Code: MSFE 616, Course: Internal Audit and Compliance, Credits: 3
    • Course Code: MSFE 618, Course: Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, Credits: 3
    • Total: 15-18

Program Details

  • Department: Accounting
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees:
    • Regular: 16,254.50 per semester
    • Weekend: Weekends & Sandwich
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