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Graduate Catalog 2022-2023



Forensic Accounting (Certificate)

Description

Experts in ethics

What is the smartest way to up your game in accounting? Qualify for the CPA, or launch a career as a compliance officer or fraud examiner. Detroit Mercy brings an ethical framework to everything we teach—which is why this is the best possible place to study a subject that focuses on ethical and unethical practices.

Our program:

  • Teaches you fraud detection, auditing, financial and accounting rules, and the use and misuse of information technology.
  • Prepares you for the CPA. Add to your bachelor’s degree (126 hours) to attain the 150 hours needed for the CPA. This eight-course, 24-credit hour program will fill the gap.
  • Works with your schedule. All classes are on evenings or weekends. Take advantage of the flexibility to fit this special certificate into your life.
  • Allows full-time or part-time attendance. Full-time status usually involves a course load of nine or more credit hours. Part-time student status usually entails a 1-8.5 credit-hour load.

Admission Requirements

Admission decisions are based on an undergraduate GPA, GMAT score (if needed), work experience, and other degrees.

  • Complete the Online Application (application fee is waived);
  • Official transcripts for all previous academic work;
  • A resume;
  • Letter of Recommendation (included in the online application); and
  • Applicants are welcome to include any other information they feel is important to the admission consideration. This information can be uploaded while completing the online application.

Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting (24 credits)

Course Curriculum

The program consists of eight courses (24 credit hours).

Foundation Courses

Students are expected to demonstrate a minimum competence in accounting. This is possible by evidence in their transcript or by successfully completing ACC 5100 and/or ACC 5200.

  • ACC 5100 Corporate Financial Accounting (3 credits)
  • ACC 5200 Managerial Accounting (3 credits)

Required Courses

  • MBA 5210 Personal Development, Ethics, and Social Responsibility (3 credits)
  • MBA 5260 Systems and Technology (3 credits)
  • ACC 5500 Accounting Information Systems (3 credits)
  • ACC 5510 Auditing (3 credits)
  • ACC 5520 Corporate Fraud Detection and Prevention (3 credits)
  • ACC 5540 Cash Crisis Management (3 credits)

Elective Courses (choose 2)

  • CIS 5650 Information and Society (3 credits)
  • CYBE 5700 Principles of Cybersecurity (3 credits)
  • CIS 5580 System Forensics (3 credits)
  • SEC 5950 Computer and Information Security (3 credits)
  • SEC 5020 Principles of Loss Prevention (3 credits)

MBA with Certificate

The certificate may be completed as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with our MBA degree program.

A student who completed the Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting would need only eight additional courses to complete the MBA degree; or conversely, a student who completed the MBA degree with three accounting electives from the certificate would need only three more courses to complete the certificate. For details, a student should consult with the director of Graduate Business Programs.

Program Contact Information

Graduate Admissions Counselor: Corinne Foote


Director of Graduate Business Programs: Omid Sabbaghi, Ph.D.


Coordinator of Student Services: Carrol Parris