Program Requirements
(12 credits)
The Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate requires students to complete four graduate-level courses (12 credit hours) to complete the program.
Foundation Courses for the Program
Before starting with the core program's courses, students must demonstrate technology proficiency by satisfying ONE of the following conditions:
1. Earn a grade of “C” or better in Rider University’s ACC 310 , ACC 311 and ACC 400 or similar coursework at an accredited four-year institution within six years prior to the semester admitted;
OR
2. Complete PMBA 8020 with a grade of B or better AND PMBA 8324 and ACC 400 with a grade of C or better.
Core Requirements for the Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MACC 663 | Fraud and Forensic Accounting | 3 |
| MACC 665 | Fraud Detection and Deterrence | 3 |
| MACC 667 | Business Valuations: Fundamentals, Techniques and Theory | 3 |
| PMBA 8351 | Business Analytics Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| or PMBA 8312 | Business Intelligence Tech-Data Mining | |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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The prerequisite for PMBA 8351 is PMBA 8051. Students who choose to take this class must either take PMBA 8051 or have it waived with previous coursework. Please email gradbusiness@rider.edu for more information.
Courses and Descriptions
MACC 663 Fraud and Forensic Accounting 3 Credits
This course provides a background in all areas of forensic accounting including: fraudulent financial reporting and the detection of fraud, money laundering and transnational flows, courtroom procedures and litigation support, as well as cybercrime. A wide variety of teaching tools are employed including extensive use of the professional literature, case analysis, videos, role playing and text materials.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 310 or ACC 310P, ACC 311 or ACC 311P, and ACC 400 or ACC 400P.
MACC 665 Fraud Detection and Deterrence 3 Credits
This course explores contemporary forensic accounting topics pertaining to fraud examination, detection and deterrence. Topics include audit responsibility and reporting, professional judgment, quality control and developing effective policies in preventing and detecting economic crimes. Students will apply relevant fraud examination techniques to a variety of settings.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 310 or ACC 310P, ACC 311 or ACC 311P, and ACC 400 or ACC 400P.
MACC 667 Business Valuations: Fundamentals, Techniques and Theory 3 Credits
This course examines fundamentals of business valuations including basic, intermediate, and some advanced concepts and methodologies required by accounting and finance professionals in valuing a closely held (privately-owned) business where there is no market price. Prerequisite(s): completion of PMBA 8040 and PMBA 8020 or the Preliminary Accounting Requirements.
Prerequisites: PMBA 8040 or VL12 with a score of WV AND PMBA 8020 or VL10 with a score of WV OR VL25 with a score of WV OR VL26 with a score of WV.
PMBA 8312 Business Intelligence Tech-Data Mining 3 Credits
In this course, students will learn to solve problems/exploit opportunities by processing datasets, interpreting results, and deploying solutions. This course provides hands-on experience with these tasks. Upon this base of experience, students will build a robust data mining methodology that can be applied to real-world investigations. The course of study will include Online Analytical Processing (OLAP), statistical and machine learning techniques, and unstructured text analysis. Students will learn to apply these techniques through the study of payroll, procurement, and expense report fraud. Cell phone and credit card fraud, credit and bankruptcy analysis, and customer relationship management will also be covered.