Program Overview

Introduction to the Center for Internal Auditing Excellence

The University of Texas at Dallas internal audit program has been endorsed by the Institute of Internal Auditors as a Center for Internal Auditing Excellence, the highest designation of the IIA Academic Alliance program. This prestigious recognition allows the internal audit program to offer valuable internship opportunities, expanded research opportunities, and an advanced curriculum.

Program Description

The Internal Audit Academic Alliance of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) endorses the Internal Auditing Excellence Program (IAEP) at UT Dallas. The IAEP leverages accounting, analytics, artificial intelligence, and information technology courses to build a strong multidisciplinary program in internal audit and risk management. The core required course, ACCT 6380 Internal Audit, should be taken early in the program to allow for internships and to obtain maximum benefit from advanced courses. The core course for the program covers key components of the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam.

Program Requirements

Students must fulfill the following requirements prior to receiving the IAEP certificate, awarded annually by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA):

• Participate in the IIASC actively
• Become a member of the IIA International or other relevant organizations
• Enroll in ACCT 6380 Internal Audit
• Complete 9-18 credits of electives as approved by the center director
• Sit for the CIA or CISA exam
• Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA
• Demonstrate effective communication skills

Coursework

A program geared toward information systems auditing could include classes in internal audit, information technology risk management, information technology security, analytical reviews using audit software, and an internship. Other coursework could be from such disciplines as:

• Accounting
• Management
• Economics
• Criminology
• Social sciences
• Engineering
• Sciences
• Finance

Scholarships

The internal audit program at UTD has developed a long list of scholarships that have been made possible by sponsors from the Annual Fraud Summit and the largest endowment for an internal audit program worldwide. These scholarships were specifically established to recognize high-performing students planning to enter the fields of internal audit, IT audit, and forensic accounting. The standards for the scholarship have been established with the guidance of the Center for Internal Auditing Advisory Board and recognize those who have been actively pursuing careers in internal audit. Students must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents to be eligible for the scholarships.

Program Availability

The UT Dallas internal audit program is available to any UT Dallas fast-tracking undergraduate student or graduate student. The IIA Student Chapter is open to all UT Dallas students. The program receives sponsorship and support from the Dallas IIA Chapter, the North Texas ISACA Chapter, and the Dallas ACFE Chapter.