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Business Forensics

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Course Descriptions

Major Area

Get an in-depth view of the courses that provide the knowledge and skills you’ll need to make an impact within your chosen field.

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Business Core

Take a detailed look at courses that build upon your general education knowledge, and help to prepare you for major area coursework.

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Curriculum

Bachelor of Science

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Build well-rounded skills and learn the industry specific knowledge you will need to be successful in your career.

Subsequent Degree: B.S.

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Looking to earn an additional bachelor’s degree? A subsequent degree is specifically designed for students who have already completed a bachelor's degree or higher.

Meet Your Faculty

From the board room to the classroom

Each Franklin major is designed with the ongoing input of industry experts to ensure you gain respected and relevant knowledge that can be applied instantly in the workplace.

Tom Hrubec

Tom Hrubec, Ed.D., CPA, CMA, CFE - Program Chair

Dr. Hrubec has more than 25 years of experience with accounting consultation and education. He previously was a consultant for Caterpillar, Inc. and has co-authored two books focusing on managerial accounting. Dr. Hrubec holds several professional credentials, along with a Doctorate in Education from Illinois State University.

Charles Saunders, Jr.

Charles Saunders, Jr., Ph.D., MA, MBA, CIA, CCSA - Lead Faculty

Dr. Saunders specializes in auditing and forensic accounting. He amassed over 25 years of internal audit experience while employed at American Electric Power, where he performed control self-assessment, audit planning, risk assessment, and control reviews. Dr. Saunders is active with the Institute of Internal Auditors and holds a doctorate from The Ohio State University.

George Redmond

George Redmond - Lead Faculty

Professor Redmond has over 20 years of management and college-level teaching experience. Prior to teaching, he held positions that included financial manager and production and inventory manager. George also owned and operated a business training and consulting company. He holds a bachelor's degree and MBA from Assumption College.

Program Outcomes

  • Attain a fundamental working knowledge in the functional areas of management, marketing, accounting, finance, and economics
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and ethical obligations for working within the social environment of business
  • Apply the principles of business within a global environment
  • Demonstrate the ability to use business tools
  • Demonstrate information literacy
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively
  • Apply knowledge of business concepts and functions in an integrated manner
  • Plan, conduct, and document the interview of individuals
  • Prepare documentation of the findings of a fraud investigation
  • Document and analyze internal controls

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