Forensic Accounting

Joint Programs of Study: Bachelor of Science (B.S.),
Forensic Accounting / MBA (Vantage MBA^®) Requirements
158-162 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 requirement for the Baccalaureate degree. Students pursuing this option generally complete both the Baccalaureate and Masters degrees in less time and fewer 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 SSA.

General Education Core ( 50 hours)

• COMM 120 - College Writing (4)
• COMM 320 - Business and Professional Communication (4)
• COMP 106 - Introduction to Spreadsheets (1)
• COMP 108 - Introduction to Databases (1)
• ECON 210 - Introduction to Microeconomics (4) OR
  ECON 220 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (4)
• MATH 215* - Statistical Concepts (4)
• PF 305 - Global Issues (4)
• PF 321** - Learning Strategies (2)
• SPCH 100 - Speech Communication (4) OR
  COMM 150 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
• Humanities Elective (4)
• Science Elective (4)
• Social and Behavioral Science Elective (4)
• General Education Electives (10)
  • Recommended: the second Economics course

*Students must also meet the University algebra competency requirement.
** PF 321 must be taken prior to the first BLF course.

Business Core (24 hours)

• ACCT 215 - Financial Accounting (4)
• ACCT 225 - Managerial Accounting (4)
• BSAD 220 - Business Law (4)
• BSAD 312 - Management Theory and Practices (4)
• FINA 301 - Principles of Finance (4)
• MKTG 300 - Marketing (4)

University Electives (6 hours)

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

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

• MBA 705 - Achieving Organizational Effectiveness through Human Resources Management (4) 
• MBA 706 - Understanding the Impact of Marketing (4) 

Major Courses for Bachelor of Science Forensic Accounting (40 hours)

• ACCT 310 - Intermediate Accounting I (4)
• ACCT 320 - Intermediate Accounting II (4)
• ACCT 341 - Fraud Examination (4)
• ACCT 342 - The Behavioral Basis of Detecting & Deterring White Collar Fraud (4)
• ACCT 343 - Legal Elements of Fraud (4)
• ACCT 344 - Corporate Governance & Internal Control Assessment (4)
• ACCT 425 - Accounting Information Systems (4)
• ACCT 470 - Auditing (4)
• ACCT 495 - Accounting Research and Analysis (4)
• Major Area Elective (4)*
  *Select 4 hours from the following: 
  • ACCT 330 - Cost Management (4)
  • ACCT 360 - Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting (4)
  • ACCT 390 - Federal Income Tax I (4)
  • ACCT 401 - Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibilities (4)
  • ACCT 410 - Accounting Internship (1-9)
  • ACCT 420 - Federal Income Tax II (4)
  • ACCT 480 - Special Topics in Accounting (1-4)
  • ACCT 499 - Independent Studies in Accounting (1-4)
  • MIS 478 - Quantitative Methods and Analysis (4)

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

Choose one of the following three groups:

Major Courses for Vantage MBA (30 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4)
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• MBA 770 - Leading Organizational Change (4)
• MBA 771 - Leading Project Teams (4)
• MBA 772 - Assessing and Meeting Future Leadership Needs (4)

OR
Human Resources Concentration (34 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4) 
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• HRM 770 - Managing Human Resources From a Strategic Perspective (4)
• HRM 771 - Managing Talent to Maintain Performance Standards (4)
• MBA 772 - Assessing and Meeting Future Leadership Needs (4)
• HRM 773 - Measuring the Effectiveness of Existing Human Resources (4)

OR
Finance Concentration (34 hours)

• GRAD 703 - Effectively Communicating & Collaborating (2)
• MBA 716 - Applying Financial and Managerial Accounting Concepts (4)
• MBA 726 - Developing Executive Financial Solutions (4) 
• MBA 750 - Becoming a Global Competitor (4)
• MBA 760 - Developing and Implementing Winning Strategies (4)
• FINA 770 - Financial Leadership I: Exploring Financial Markets & Institutions (4)
• FINA 771 - Financial Leadership II: Understanding Advanced Corporate Finance (4)
• FINA 772 - Financial Leadership III: Developing the Investment Portfolio (4)
• FINA 773 - Financial Leadership IV: Managing Financial Operations in the
                  Age of Globalization (4)

The Forensic Accounting Program also offers an Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science Degree, and Subsequent Bachelor of Science Degree.