Business Forensics

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) / MBA Requirements
156 semester hours

The Joint Programs of Study option affords Franklin University undergraduate students, who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree at Franklin University, the opportunity to enroll in graduate coursework that may serve as university elective coursework in meeting the hour requirements for the Baccalaureate degree. Students pursuing this option generally complete both the Baccalaureate and Master’s degrees in less time and fewer semester hours than pursuing the two degrees consecutively.

Acceptance into one of the undergraduate programs of study at Franklin University does not ensure or guarantee acceptance into a Franklin University graduate program. Students must meet the admission requirements of the graduate program and be admitted into a graduate program of study in order to pursue the Joint Programs of Study option. Each program of study in the graduate program is governed by its respective program criteria and academic standards set forth in the Academic Bulletin. Application for enrollment into a graduate program must be submitted two terms prior to commencing graduate level coursework. Undergraduate students who are accepted into one of the graduate programs will be concurrently enrolled in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. Any graduate course used in the undergraduate area may not be counted if a grade of “C” or less is earned.

It is recommended that students planning to pursue joint programs of study discuss their plans with their Academic Advisor.

Fundamental General Education Core (24 hours)
All courses must be at the 100 or 200 level

• Minimum of three semester hours of English Composition (if the course does not have a research paper component, COMM 130 Research Paper, two semester credits, is also required)
  Choose COMM 120 College Writing.
• Minimum of three semester hours of Mathematics (at least one mathematics or statistics course beyond the level of intermediate algebra)
  Choose from MATH 160 College Algebra, MATH 180 Applied Calculus, MATH 210 Finite Mathematics, MATH 220 Business Calculus, or MATH 215 Statistical Concepts.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Sciences (two science courses, with one having a laboratory component)
  Choose from the Science discipline.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Social and Behavioral Sciences (which must be in at least two different disciplines)
  Choose from the Anthropology, Economics, Psychology, and Sociology disciplines.
• Minimum of six semester hours of Arts and Humanities
  Choose from the Humanities discipline.

Additional General Education Requirements (26 hours)

• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• ECON 220* - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4)
• HUMN 210 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Skills (2)
• HUMN 305 - Global Issues (4)
• MATH 215** - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 321- Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4)
       OR COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• General Education Electives (4)

*Select another Social Science elective if ECON 220 is used in the Fundamental General Education Core.
**Select another General Education Elective if MATH 215 is used in the Fundamental General Education Core.

Business Core (28 hours)

• ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4)
• ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4)
• BSAD 220 - Business Law (4)
• ECON 210 - Introduction to Microeconomics (4)
• FINA 301 - Principles of Finance (4)
• MGMT 312 - Principles of Management (4)
• MKTG 300 - Marketing (4)

University Electives (10 hours)

Any undergraduate courses offered by the University except developmental education courses.

Graduate-Level Courses for Bachelor of Science Degree (8 hours)

• MBA 707 - MBA Foundations (4)
• MBA 711 - Business Environment (4)

Major Courses for Bachelor of Science Business Forensics (28 hours)

• BSAD 320 - Decision Making and Problem Solving (4)
• BSAD 460 - Business Ethics for Leaders (4)
• BSAD 495 - Business Administration Capstone (4)
• BSFR 341 - Fraud Examination (4)
• BSFR 342 - Interviewing Techniques for Fraud Investigations (4)
• BSFR 343 - Legal Elements of Fraud (4)
• BSFR 344 - Corporate Governance & Internal Control Assessment (4) 

The bachelor's degree will be awarded upon completion of all requirements listed above.

Major Courses for MBA Completion (32 hours)

• MBA 713 - Human Resource Management (4)
• MBA 721 - Marketing Management (4)
• MBA 723 - Managerial Economics (4)
• MBA 727 - International Business Management (4)
• MBA 731 - Operations and Project Management (4)
• MBA 733 - Financial and Managerial Accounting (4)
• MBA 737 - Corporate Finance (4)
• MBA 741 - Strategic Management (4)

The Business Forensics Program also offers a Bachelor of Science Degree, Subsequent Bachelor of Science Degree and Minor.