Master's - Accounting and Financial Management: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Official Program Name:

Master's degree in Accounting and Financial Management with a concentration in Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

School Offering Program:

DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management

Degree Level:

Master's

Program Prerequisites:

Students enrolled in DeVry University's degree programs may need to satisfy minimum requirements before beginning the program, including having already earned a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited. Previous courses in business administration, statistics, finance, accounting, or economics could prove helpful. Individuals who possess an undergraduate accounting degree may be able to waive core course requirements, though each waived course must be replaced with a concentration elective.

Program Description:

DeVry University's Master's degree program in Accounting and Financial Management with a concentration in Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is intended to provide learners with the knowledge to ensure an organization's financial practices are in compliance with regulatory standards. Students will have the chance to examine methods designed to minimize fraud within an organization. They'll also have the opportunity to learn accounting and reporting practices specific to income taxation, assets and investments, inventory and receivables, cash, earnings, and equity. In addition, courses are intended to cover the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, U.S. Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedures, and the U.S. Federal Rules of Evidence. Prior to completing this DeVry University program, students will be required to complete a financial management capstone course, which is designed to examine the CFE role.

Learning Format:

Online and Campus-Based

Minimum Credits Required:

45 credit hours.

Financial Aid:

DeVry University offers over $29 million in scholarship opportunities to qualified students. Additional financial aid, military service grants, veterans appreciation grants, federal grants, and institutional grants, are available to qualifying students. Eligible students can apply for Federal Stafford or PLUS loans.

Course Topics Covered:

Degree program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact DeVry University to confirm the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.

Accounting and Financial Management

• Managerial Accounting
• Managerial Finance
• Intermediate Accounting
• Federal Taxes and Management Decisions

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• External Auditing
• Accounting Fraud Examination
• Forensic Accounting Ethics and Laws
• Accounting Information Systems
• Global and Domestic Security Management
• Security Risk Analysis and Planning
• Forensic and Business Investigations Techniques

Post-Graduation Opportunities

Career Paths:

Graduates of the Master's degree program in Accounting and Financial Management with a concentration in Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) could be able to seek opportunities with corporations, not-for-profit organizations, or government agencies. Professionals in this field might be able to undertake responsibilities in fiscal analysis, financial reporting, policy planning, or managerial decision-making.

Individuals who complete this Keller Graduate School of Management's program could be able to seek career placement as:

• Auditors
• Forensic accountants
• Budget analysts
• Financial business consultants