Master of Science in Economic Crime Forensics with a Specialization in Data Science

Program Overview

La Salle University's Online Master of Science in Economic Crime Forensics with a Specialization in Data Science (MS ECF - DS) equips professionals with the skills to investigate and combat economic crime using data analytics. The program combines core courses in economic crime forensics with specialty courses in data science, including data mining, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. Graduates are prepared for careers as fraud examiners, investigators, and forensics specialists, with a focus on network communication, internet fraud, and data analytics.

Program Outline

Online Master of Science in Economic Crime Forensics with a Specialization in Data Science (MS ECF - DS) - La Salle University:

Degree Overview:

• Program Focus: Investigate and combat economic crime in organizations using data analytics skills.
• Program Design: Online delivery format offering flexibility for working professionals, multiple start dates, 30 credits for completion in 24 months.
• Unique Aspect: One of few programs specifically combining economic crime forensics and data science expertise.
• Learning Outcomes:
• Propose business ethics principles for corporate leadership.
• Evaluate accounting and audit practices related to economic crimes.
• Develop ethical standards for litigation services.
• Hone managerial and communication skills for fraud prevention.

Curriculum Outline:

• Core Courses (21 Credits):
• Criminal Justice and Legal Concepts
• Financial Statement Fraud
• Occupational Fraud and Abuse
• The Computer and Internet Fraud
• Fraud Detection and Prevention: Special Cases
• Specialty Courses (9 Credits - Choose 4):
• Data Processing and Database Management (CIS 523)
• Data Mining (CIS 658)
• Artificial Intelligence (CIS 654)
• Data Analysis with R (CIS 633)

Careers:

• Potential Career Path Examples:
• Fraud Examiner
• Fraud Investigator
• Forensics Investigator
• Emphasis on:
• Network communication, internet fraud, digital forensics & network security.
• Data analytics, data mining, database management and artificial intelligence.
• SQL and R skills development.

Other:

• Total program tuition: $28,200
• Pay-as-you-go tuition model for both in-state and out-of-state students
• Program application requirements include: Bachelor's Degree (3.0 GPA), Professional Resume, 500-word Personal Statement