Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): Specialization in
Forensic Accounting

Stricter regulations, more audits and a recovering economy are a few reasons for additional opportunities in the forensic accounting field. This specialty practice of accounting can involve cases such as tax and securities fraud, money laundering, personal injury or insurance claims. Uncover the fundamentals on how to prevent, detect and investigate fraud with industry-relevant core classes plus electives in accounting, criminal justice and information technology. Our in-depth program can help prepare you for opportunities in the forensic accounting industry.

The AIU Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program combines required General Education courses based in the liberal arts with a solid business core. It also offers specialized courses devoted to your field of interest. By learning key topics in Forensic Accounting to complete the upper division’s core specialization requirements, you can be better prepared when the time comes to pursue opportunities in the forensic accounting industry. And since many of our classes are taught by industry specialists, you can gain the knowledge and skills necessary in today’s highly competitive business world.

We can help you learn how to:

• Apply teambuilding and leadership skills as well as employ methods to improve decision-making
• Utilize quantitative tools to analyze contemporary business functions and practices
• Execute the concepts and principles of finance, economics and accounting to make effective decisions in the global business environment
• Apply current operations and marketing management practices and principles used in the business world
• Examine the implications of technology and Internet on today’s businesses
• Recognize and manage potential ethical and legal conflicts in today’s business environment

Courses

Degree Requirements

General Education

General Electives

A combination of 8 electives dependent on Program

Students enrolled in the Fashion Marketing Specialization Option are required to take: FASH 212, Historical and Contextual Studies, in place of HUMA 205 Art Appreciation; and FASH 209, Fashion Cycle, in place of one General Elective.

Lower Division Core

Upper Division Core

Forensic Accounting

Not accepting applications for new enrollments starting after July 19th, 2017.

Total Credit Hours: 180

With our career-focused curriculum, you can learn the key aspects of forensic accounting and gain exposure to areas such as economics, auditing, fraud examination, criminal investigation and cybercrimes. This real-world specialization allows for in-depth study, with more than half of the courses dedicated to Forensic Accounting. You can also develop a broad knowledge base common to forensic accounting professionals in today’s business environments. For a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Forensic Accounting, your classes may include:

Auditing

This course presents concepts of auditing, outlining the standards and practices of today's auditors, and preparing students to perform the Integrated Audit with a necessary understanding of enterprise risk management and professional judgment as the future of the auditing profession.

Accounting Information Systems

This course focuses on the study of concepts and terminology of accounting information systems and their use in decision making in accounting and auditing. The course also covers Information Technology (IT) fundamentals, responsibilities and business implications.

Criminal Investigation

This course explores the elements of investigation including crime scenes, witnesses and evidence, and includes such topics as investigative techniques, evidence documentation, interrogation and arrest. The course addresses the particulars of investigating major crimes.

Cybercrimes

This hands-on introductory course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin a computer-based investigation. The course begins with an overview of computer forensics and then proceeds to introduce forensics tools, concepts, and documentation of evidence/procedures. The course uses common and accepted incident Response Policies and Procedures for previewing and securing digital evidence. Topics include: the basics of computer evidence and basic forensic methodology.

Fraud Examination

This course covers key aspects of fraud examination including fraud detection, deterrence and prevention, internal controls, audit and investigation techniques, law and evidence, and fraud schemes involving businesses and consumers, financial institutions, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, and securities. Linkages to pertinent aspects of interdisciplinary coursework in information technology and criminal justice will be examined.

Evidence

This course examines the various types of evidence admissible by law, including real, demonstrative and documentary evidence. This course addresses the roles lay witnesses and expert evidence play in the legal setting as well as during a criminal trial.

Principles of Financial Accounting

This course focuses on the underlying concepts, ethical, regulatory and business environment of financial reporting with an emphasis on measurement, valuation and presentation of typical asset-related items.

Business and Professional Ethics for Accountants

This course is an examination of moral and ethical issues within the accounting professional. Topics include ethical behavior and decision-making in the context of professional codes of conduct.

Quantitative Methods and Analysis

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of probability, statistics, and their applications in business decision making.

Management and Leadership of Organizations

This course examines the elements of management and leadership as they apply to modern organizations. Special emphasis is placed on organizational change, role of managers, and cultural differences found in today's management environment.

Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

This course provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to the business sector's relationship to the principal forces operating in the ethical and legal environments. Particular attention is given to the constraints and opportunities presented by the regulatory environments in North America and the European Union. The course also provides an in-depth, comparative framework for understanding the ethical and intercultural challenges facing contemporary multinational and international organizations. With respect to the legal framework within which most business organizations operate, course topics include corporate problems of raising and maintaining capital by shares; relationships of directors to shareholders; respective rights and obligations; relationships of companies to third parties; control and the principle of majority rule.

Program Capstone

The emphasis in this course is on applying and synthesizing concepts and techniques from all previous business/concentrations courses. The class sessions are designed to familiarize students with the many dimensions of business, with special emphasis on the area of specialization.

Course content subject to change.

Total tuition for this degree program may vary depending on your educational needs, existing experience, and other factors.

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From grants to military service to transfer credit, see the variety of ways you can save time and money on your degree at AIU.

• Scholarships & Grants - AIU offers a number of institutional scholarships and grants that can help eligible students offset the program cost and help reduce out of pocket costs
• Military Discounts – AIU Online offers a 45% tuition reduction to active military undergraduate students and a 20% tuition reduction to active military graduate students, including members of the Reserves and National Guard
• Transfer Credit – AIU’s transfer-friendly policy lets you transfer in up to 75% of the qualifying credits you need toward your degree
• Prior Learning Credit – You can receive credits for past college courses, military service, or work experience

For more information, download AIU guides below:

• Financial Aid Guide: Our guide to financial aid can answer your initial questions and help you prepare to apply for financial aid
• Scholarships and Grants Guide: Learn about the scholarships and grants offered by AIU along with details about eligibility
• Transfer Credits Guide: This guide explores how to transfer your credits from other schools—and earn college credit for your past work and military experience