Forensic Accounting (Certificate)

Description

Experts in ethics

What is the smartest way to up your game in accounting? Qualify for the CPA, or launch a career as a compliance officer or fraud examiner. Detroit Mercy brings an ethical framework to everything we teach—which is why this is the best possible place to study a subject that focuses on ethical and unethical practices.

Our program:

  • Teaches you fraud detection, auditing, financial and accounting rules, and the use and misuse of information technology.
  • Prepares you for the CPA. Add to your bachelor’s degree (126 hours) to attain the 150 hours needed for the CPA. This eight-course, 24-credit hour program will fill the gap.
  • Works with your schedule. All classes are on evenings or weekends. Take advantage of the flexibility to fit this special certificate into your life.
  • Allows full-time or part-time attendance. Full-time status usually involves a course load of nine or more credit hours. Part-time student status usually entails a 1-8.5 credit-hour load.

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    Admission Requirements

    Admission decisions are based on an undergraduate GPA, GMAT score (if needed), work experience, and other degrees.

    • Complete the Online Application (application fee is waived);
    • Official transcripts for all previous academic work;
    • A resume;
    • Letter of Recommendation (included in the online application); and
    • Applicants are welcome to include any other information they feel is important to the admission consideration. This information can be uploaded while completing the online application.
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    Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting (24 credits)

    Course Curriculum

    The program consists of eight courses (24 credit hours).

    Foundation Courses

    Students are expected to demonstrate a minimum competence in accounting. This is possible by evidence in their transcript or by successfully completing ACC 5100 and/or ACC 5200.

    • ACC 5100 Corporate Financial Accounting (3 credits)
    • ACC 5200 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)

    Required Courses

    • MBA 5210 Personal Development, Ethics, and Social Responsibility (3 credits)
    • MBA 5260 Systems and Technology (3 credits)
    • ACC 5500 Accounting Information Systems (3 credits)
    • ACC 5510 Auditing (3 credits)
    • ACC 5520 Corporate Fraud Detection and Prevention (3 credits)
    • ACC 5540 Cash Crisis Management (3 credits)

    Elective Courses (choose 2)

    • CIS 5650 Information and Society (3 credits)
    • CYBE 5700 Principles of Cybersecurity (3 credits)
    • CIS 5580 System Forensics (3 credits)
    • SEC 5950 Computer and Information Security (3 credits)
    • SEC 5020 Principles of Loss Prevention (3 credits)
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    MBA with Certificate

    The certificate may be completed as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with our MBA degree program.

    A student who completed the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting would need only eight additional courses to complete the MBA degree; or conversely, a student who completed the MBA degree with three accounting electives from the certificate would need only three more courses to complete the certificate. For details, a student should consult with the director of Graduate Business Programs.

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    Program Contact Information

    Graduate Admissions Counselor: Corinne Foote


    Director of Graduate Business Programs: Omid Sabbaghi, Ph.D.


    Coordinator of Student Services: Carrol Parris

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