May 15, 2023
Next Start Date
10
Courses Required
$820
Cost Per Credit Hour
30
Total Credit Hours
Next Start Date
Courses Required
Cost Per Credit Hour
Total Credit Hours
The Master of Science in Forensic and Fraud Examination offered by the John Chambers College of Business and Economics leads the way in developing the national curriculum for fraud and forensic accounting programs on behalf of the National Institute of Justice. You will study curriculum that teaches you how to detect, uncover, and prove fraud and other financial crimes by businesses and employees. By gaining an interdisciplinary skill set which covers business, law, cost accounting, taxation, and data technology, you will gain real-world expertise in fraud and financial crime examination.
Online Courses
May 15, 2023
August 16, 2023
January 8, 2024
Curriculum developed and taught by faculty from
Degree Awarded: Master of Science in Forensic and Fraud Examination
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.
Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Prerequisite Coursework
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
The above-mentioned items are required for admission review. Additional documents may be requested after initial evaluation of a student’s admission application.
Forensic and Fraud Examination M.S. requires 30 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $820.
$24,600 – Residents and Non-Residents
Credits | Cost |
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1 | $820 |
3 | $2,460 |
6 | $4,920 |
9 | $7,380 |
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Financial aid is available. Students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to determine their eligibility for federal and state funds as well as scholarships. WVU’s FAFSA Code is 003827.
Students who graduate from WVU Online with the Forensic and Fraud Examination M.S. degree may be prepared for the following careers. These are only a few examples of some of the many opportunities that will be open to you with this degree. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for some positions.
Information about careers on this list comes from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).