MASTER CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL FRAUD AND FORENSIC ACCOUNTING

Program Overview

Oklahoma City University's Master Certificate in Financial Fraud and Forensic Accounting equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to combat financial fraud. This 15-hour certificate program covers topics such as forensic accounting, digital forensics, and fraud examination, preparing graduates for careers in accounting, auditing, law enforcement, and fraud investigation. The program is offered in the evening for schedule flexibility and can be completed in one year.

Program Outline

Master Certificate in Financial Fraud and Forensic Accounting at Oklahoma City University

Degree Overview:

Overview:

This certificate program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to combat financial fraud. It is geared towards working professionals and offered in the evening to allow for schedule flexibility. The program covers a wide range of topics, including forensic accounting, digital forensics, and fraud examination.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial fraud and forensic accounting.
• To develop the skills necessary to investigate and detect financial fraud.
• To prepare students for professional certifications in fraud examination and forensic accounting.
It is a 15-hour certificate program that can be completed in one year. The program consists of five courses, each of which is worth 3 credit hours.

Outline:

Course Schedule:

• ACCT 5323: Principals of Fraud Examination
• ACCT 5223: Forensic Accounting
• ACCT 5453: Digital Forensics
• ECON 5253: Forensic Economics
• FIN 5353: Current Issues in Financial Fraud

Individual Module Descriptions:

• ACCT 5323: Principals of Fraud Examination: This course covers the nature and motivations for fraud, fraud prevention, detection, and investigations, various types of fraud, and infamous fraud cases.
• ACCT 5223: Forensic Accounting: This course combines accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to identify, investigate, and communicate evidence and analysis.
Students learn about civil/criminal procedure, rules/care of evidence, and expert witnessing.
• ACCT 5453: Digital Forensics: This course covers the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices, often aimed at solving computer crimes or other crimes utilizing digital devices.
• ECON 5253: Forensic Economics: This course introduces students to methods of policy analysis for litigated situations and extends them to models of personal damage estimation.
• FIN 5353: Current Issues in Financial Fraud: This course discusses common and current forms of fraudulent practices in finance to raise awareness and equip students with the knowledge and skills to fight against them.

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Exams
• Papers
• Presentations
• Case studies

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced faculty with expertise in financial fraud and forensic accounting. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Case studies
• Group discussions
• Simulations

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in a variety of industries, including:

• Accounting
• Auditing
• Law enforcement
• Fraud investigation
• Government

Other:

• The program is designed to prepare students for professional certifications in fraud examination and forensic accounting.
• The program can be completed in one year.
• The program is offered in the evening to allow for schedule flexibility.
• The program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in any field.