May 15, 2023
Next Start Date
10
Courses Required
$820
Cost Per Credit Hour
30
Total Credit Hours
Program Details
The WVU John Chambers School of Business and Economics offers a specialized Master of Science in Forensic and Fraud Examination to meet the demand for forensic accountants who are needed to combat widespread growth in white collar crime, fraud, and the illegal international movement of money. There are multiple career opportunities in the public and private sectors for those who earn this degree. Federal agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the F.B.I. are seeking specialized accountants. Private firms who must comply with legislation such as the Dodd-Frank and Sarbanes-Oxley Acts also need auditors who are skilled at detecting, preventing and deterring fraud. This program provides accountants with additional knowledge and skill in these areas. WVU business programs are recognized as Best Online Programs by US News and World Report.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Admissions
Prerequisite Coursework
- ACCT 201 Principles of Accounting
- ACCT 311 Intermediate Accounting
- ACCT 322 Accounting Systems
- ACCT 451 Auditing Theory
Applicants without the prerequisite coursework may complete the WVU FFE Ivy Software courses instead.
Two years of related professional experience may be substituted for the prerequisite courses. The Admissions Committee will assess prior experience.
Application Process
- Applicants must be admitted to WVU as a graduate student.
- Enter the WVU Application portal.
- Create a username and password.
- Once an account has been created, applicants can edit the application at their discretion. Please complete all questions asked.
- When selecting a start term, choose “fall”, “spring” or “summer."
- Upload an up-to-date resume. Your resume should include enough information for the admissions committee to trace your entire professional work history and should indicate any relevant affiliations.
- Create a Personal Statement (not to exceed one page). Your statement of purpose should be a short, one-page essay which describes your interest in the program, why you wish to pursue the program at WVU, how the program will help you reach your career goals, and any additional information which may be necessary to understanding your candidacy.
- Pay application fee.
- Submit application.
- Applicants will then need to send their transcripts to WVU's Office of Admissions.
If the applicant's undergraduate school offers "e-script" (an official
electronic copy of transcripts), email the transcripts to
GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu. This will help expedite the admissions
process. If they do not offer this service, please have your official transcripts
mailed to:
West Virginia University Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
PO Box 6510
Morgantown, WV 26506-6510 - International Students are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo
score. The John Chambers College of Business & Economics TOEFL requirement
is higher than the University's--applicants must have a TOEFL score of
either 580 (paper prior to July 27) or 68 (paper after July 27), 237 (computer),
or 92 (Internet-based). If you have taken the IELTS, the minimum score
must be 6.5, and the minimum Duolingo score is a 105. English language
exam scores should be sent to:
Office of Admissions
West Virginia University
P.O. Box 6009
Morgantown, WV 26506-6009.
The above-mentioned items are required for admission review. Additional documents may be requested after initial evaluation of a student’s admission application.