Master's in Accounting Forensics, MSAF
Further your career as a forensic accountant. At Roosevelt University, you’ll develop the technical skills to identify, investigate and discover fraudulent accounting activities in a growing field. You will also prepare to earn valuable certifications like the CFE & CIA.
This full-time 1.5-year program is offered fully online. Students may opt to go part time and complete the degree in 2.5 years. Admissions are open for fall, spring, and summer start dates.
Why Roosevelt for your Master's
Specialized Degree to Fight Financial Crime
An MSAF degree helps students develop specialized technical skills to prevent, deter and detect fraudulent financial activities that help companies, regulatory agencies and law enforcement entities ensure financial integrity. Our curriculum prepares you to earn valuable professional certifications like the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Accessible and Convenient
The program is delivered 100% online to meet the needs of busy working professionals. Students can pursue the degree part- or full-time depending on their needs. Students will work in small-class settings with expert faculty who are a mix of award-winning scholars and experienced industry leaders, all of whom are invested in your success.
Booming Career Opportunities
Financial fraud detection is a fast-growing industry with thousands of projected new hires needed. Industry salaries and benefits are competitive and the work is exciting and rewarding. Our MSAF degree prepares you to work for a wide variety of fraud, detection and prevention roles at both private firms and public sector employers (financial regulatory agencies and federal, state and local law enforcement).
“Roosevelt genuinely guides students toward a successful career, making sure that students uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct.”
Marisha Truong, MSAF '13
Forensic Accounting Consultant, McGovern & Greene LLP
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