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Home Programs Master of Business Administration (MBA) MBA Forensic Accounting Concentration

MBA Forensic Accounting Concentration

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A master’s in business administration (MBA) from West Liberty University (WLU) is a professional graduate degree program that offers students the opportunity to earn high-level business curriculum so that they can become knowledgeable and well-rounded business professionals. Unlike terminal master’s degree programs, MBA programs with a concentration in accounting are not entirely focused on the discipline. Instead, students will take advanced business courses to learn a variety of different skills and concentration courses that pertain specifically to principles that apply to the field. If you would like to continue your education, read on and decide if the MBA in Accounting is the right program for you.

What Will You Learn While Studying for an MBA with a Concentration in Accounting?

Globalization, a growing economy, substantial increases in Internet-based fraud and a complex tax and regulatory environment continue to lead to strong demand for accountants, forensic accountants, fraud examiners and both internal and external auditors. The accounting MBA with a focus in Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination concentration at West Liberty University- provides the credentials and know-how to accelerate your career in growing accounting fields.

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The integrated curriculum of our MBA in accounting with a focus on Forensic Accounting & Fraud Examination enables you to earn academic credits that may help you satisfy the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in your state.  Additionally, the program helps prepare you for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential. When you study for an MBA, you will take several different advanced courses in broad subject areas that are centered around business. If you decide to concentrate your degree in accounting, you will still take the broad core courses in areas of study like marketing, finance and human resources, but you will also take accounting curriculum to will act as an addendum to the core requirements. If you were to study for a Master’s in Accounting, the core of the curriculum would be in accounting. Still, much of the coursework you complete is similar in nature. You can expect to take the following courses while studying for an accounting MBA degree:

MBA:  Forensic Accounting Courses:

 
Required MBA Business CoreCredit Hours
GBUS 501 MBA Orientation0
CIS 530 Information Technology Management3
ECON 520 Global Economics3
MKT 535 Integrative Marketing Management3
MGT 545 Strategic Human Resource Management3
GBUS 525 Social Responsibility & Business Ethics3
MGT 590 Strategic Management Capstone3
Total18
 
Required Courses - Forensic Accounting ConcentrationCredit Hours
ACC 561 Auditing and Forensic Accounting3
ACC 562 Detection and Prevention of Fraudulent Financial Statements3
ACC 563 Interview Techniques/Legal Aspects of Fraud3
ACC 564 Investigating with Computers3
Total12

Who Should Take a Forensic Accounting MBA Program?

There are a variety of different types of prospective graduate students who can benefit from studying for their MBA with an Accounting concentration. One possible candidate is a student who has a Bachelor’s in Accounting and who wants to expand their knowledge and get more credits so that they can sit for the CPA exam which requires 150 credit hours. Another candidate is someone who has a degree in an unrelated area and who would like to switch to accounting without having to complete more undergraduate coursework. Business owners who have little accounting know-how may also want to consider developing their leadership skill and accounting skill by graduating with an MBA. 

 

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