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MS Forensic and Fraud Examination at West Virginia University

West Virginia University, United States

Programme overview

The 30 credit-hour online program is comprised of a core curriculum of forensic and fraud examination classes centered on data analytics for success in this career path. Students complete this program in one to two years with two required virtual residencies. The core curriculum is paired with an area of emphasis in either Business Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Management to create a well-balanced approach to the field.

Faculty: John Chambers College of Business and Economics  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Fraud: Criminology/Legal Issues, Advanced Fraud Investigation, Forensic and Fraud Examination Advanced Analytical Techniques, Private Company Valuation. Programme/major requirements total 30 credit hours.

Career pathways

The 30 credit-hour online program is comprised of a core curriculum of forensic and fraud examination classes centered on data analytics for success in this career path.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To gain admission to the M.S. in FFE or FAFE Certificate programs, an applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Admissions decisions are based on an assessment of expected success in the program shown by the application materials and according to space available. To apply, applicants must submit: 1) a completed application - https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/how-to-apply/first-time-graduate-applicant 2) application fee 3) up-to-date academic transcripts from all prior undergraduate and graduate institutions 4) an up-to-date resume International Applicants are required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. Visit English Language Proficiency Requirements | Graduate Admissions | West Virginia University for specific information. The Admissions Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis, and students admitted to the program may begin in the fall, spring, or summer semester. Please visit the MS in FFE program's webpage to learn more about the specific application deadlines and other important information. Students may also contact the John Chambers College of Business and Economics Graduate Programs Office for assistance at (304) 293-5505. Prerequisite Courses ACCT 201 ACCT 202 The prerequisites may be taken at any accredited institution of higher education including online courses. Two years of related professional experience may be substituted for the prerequisite courses. WVU cannot accept scans, uploads, faxes, or unverified...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee (waivers for WVU and WVU Medicine employees, active military and veterans, AmeriCorps and Peace Corps members); minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher. International graduate applicants also pay the non-refundable $75 fee.

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