Forensic and Fraud Examination M.S.

Estimated Tuition and Fees

Forensic and Fraud Examination M.S. requires 30 credit hours to complete. Cost per credit hour is $820.

Total Degree Cost

$24,600 – Residents and Non-Residents

Financial Aid

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.

Admissions 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.

Application Process

• Applicants must be admitted to WVU as a graduate student using 2158 as the major code.
• 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 at TOEFL or IELTS score. The WVU John Chambers School of Business and 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 instead of the TOEFL, the minimum score must be 6.5. English language exam scores should be sent to the Office of Admissions, West Virginia University, PO 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.

Career Paths

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).