Program Overview

Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting provides an opportunity for students to acquire education in the emerging field of forensic accounting.

Admissions

Full eligibility and admission requirements can be viewed at the Costello College of Business website.

Policies

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see AP.6.8 Requirements for Graduate Certificates.

• Students are responsible for familiarization and compliance with the university's Graduate Policies contained in this catalog.
• The time limit for completion is six years from the date of admission to the graduate certificate.
• Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to complete the certificate.
• All students registering for Costello College of Business graduate courses must have graduate standing.
• Non-degree student status is not available.
• Graduate level courses offered by the Costello College of Business cannot be audited.

Certificate Requirements

Total credits: 12

This certificate may be pursued on a part-time basis only.

Required Courses

• ACCT 636: Fraud Examination (3 credits)
• ACCT 737: Fraud and the Law (3 credits)
• ACCT 738: Advanced Topics in Fraud (3 credits)
• Total Credits: 9

Elective

• Select 3 credits from the following:
  • ACCT 701: Business Valuation
  • ACCT 742: Governance and Ethics
  • Total Credits: 3