Fraud Examination Minor
Explore the detection and prevention of fraudulent activities with a Fraud Examination minor.
The Fraud Examination minor equips students with specialized skills to identify, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities across various organizational contexts.
Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical training, students enhance their career prospects in fields such as accounting, law enforcement, and corporate compliance.
Unique class topics in the Fraud Examination minor:
- Financial Accounting: Cover the fundamental principles and practices of financial accounting, preparing you to analyze and interpret financial statements.
- Internal Auditing: Explore the role of internal auditors in evaluating organizational processes, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
- Fraud Examination: Equips you with the skills to detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent activities within organizations.
- Investigative Interviewing: Focus on techniques and strategies for conducting effective interviews in criminal investigations, emphasizing ethical and legal considerations.
- Crime Scenes and the Law of Evidence: Examine the procedures for processing and analyzing crime scenes, as well as the legal principles governing the collection and use of evidence in criminal cases.
- White Collar Crime: Analyze the nature, causes, and consequences of white-collar crimes, exploring regulatory frameworks and investigative approaches for addressing financial misconduct.
- Criminology: Survey the theories and research methods used to understand crime and criminal behavior, providing insight into the social, psychological, and environmental factors influencing criminal conduct.
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