Minor in Fraud and Financial Crimes

Program Overview

Explore the world of financial fraud and white-collar crime through a combination of accounting and criminal justice coursework.

Program Format

On-Campus

Degree Options

  • Undergraduate Minor

Credit Requirements

24-credit minor

Program Details

Fraud examination is a growing field for forensic accountants and investigators. The courses within the Fraud and Financial Crimes Minor will aid in preparing undergraduates to become certified through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)* as part of their four-year degree completion of major requirements and elective courses. The Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) Exam requires qualified candidates to have knowledge of fraud prevention, investigation, financial transactions, and the legal system.
*The ACFE is the largest and the most recognized anti-fraud organization and training program in the world. Its mission is to “reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime and to assist the Membership in fraud detection and deterrence.” 

*The ACFE is the largest and the most recognized anti-fraud organization and training program in the world. Its mission is to “reduce the incidence of fraud and white-collar crime and to assist the Membership in fraud detection and deterrence.”

Minor Courses: Students must complete all courses listed here to receive a Minor in Fraud and Financial Crimes:

  • ACC1201: Principles of Accounting I
  • ACC1601: Principles of Accounting II
  • ACC3510: Fraud Examination
  • ACC3520: Financial Statement Fraud
  • CRJ1400: Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • CRJ2451: Legal Aspects of Criminal Justice
  • CRJ3520: Criminal Investigation
  • CRJ3842: Criminology

Please reference the current catalog for all course descriptions.

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Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are awarded based on both need and merit.

Have a Question?

Contact our dean for program-specific questions or email admissions@aic.edu for general college admission requirements.

Susanne Swanker, PhD
Dean, School of Business, Arts, and Sciences

Phone: 413.205.3251
Email: susanne.swanker@aic.edu
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

AIC Dean of Business, Arts and Sciences Susanne Swanker, PhD

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