Economic Crime Investigation Degree (BS)
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Our online bachelor's degree in Economic Crime Investigation prepares you for fraud investigation and the Certified Fraud Examiner test as determined by ASIS International and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE):
- Fraud prevention and detection
- Fraudulent financial transactions
- Fraud investigation
- Legal elements of fraud
Our bachelor’s degree provides the well-rounded program that more than meets the skills a fraud investigator needs to succeed in careers such as fraud examiner, forensic accounting, certified financial examiner, and other career areas within fraud investigation.
Curriculum
Economic Crime Investigation Bachelor's Degree
Professional Courses
Course # |
Title |
Credits |
|
ACCT 130 |
Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 140 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 230 | Intermediate Accounting I | 3 |
| ACCT 231 | Intermediate Accounting II | 3 |
| ACCT 280 | Forensic Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT 420 | Auditing | 3 |
| ACCT or CFDI | Elective | 3 |
| CFDI 240 | Digital Forensic Investigation Techniques | 3 |
| CFDI 340 | Digital Forensic Analysis | 3 |
| CFDI 350 | White-Collar Crime | 3 |
| CFDI 360 | Cybercrime | 3 |
| CFDI 450 | Sr. Seminar in Digital Investigation | 3 |
| CFDI 270 | Anti-Forensics & Network Forensics | 3 |
| CMIT 130 | Networking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CMIT 135 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 3 |
| CRIM 120 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIM 121 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CRIM 225 | Law of Searching & Seizing Digital Evidence | 3 |
| CRIM 260 | Research Methods in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIM 310 | Investigative Interviewing | 3 |
| MGMT 240 | Corporate Finance and Financial Markets | 3 |
| NETW 240 | Computer & Network Security | 3 |
Total Professional Credits |
66 |
General Education Courses
| Course # | Title | Credits |
| PSYC 100 or | Introduction to Psychology or | |
| SOCI 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | Critical Reading & Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 112 | Critical Reading & Expository Writing II |
3 |
| MATH 180 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| COMM 130 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ECON 205 | Microeconomics | 3 |
| COMM 270 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| PHIL 210 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| ENGL 315 | Writing in the Workplace | 3 |
| PHIL 340 | Ethics in the Professions | 3 |
| SCIE 170 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| History Elective | 3 | |
| Writing or English Elective | 3 | |
| Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| General Electives | 11 | |
Total General Education Credits |
54 |
|
Total Bachelor's Degree Credits |
120 |
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of Champlain's bachelor's degree in Economic Crime Investigation graduates will have the following competencies, based upon recommedations from ASIS International and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). These competencies will prepare students to sit for the CFE exam, as well as the certification exams through the International Compliance Association and the International Association of Financial Crime Investigators.
Problem Solving: Given a set of data abnormalities, select appropriate evidence to support potential legal action.
Financial Intelligence: Create and interpret financial information, identify abnormalities in that information and gather support for potential legal action.
Legal Proficiency: Apply principles of criminal/civil law to develop investigative techniques and documentation to discover and prosecute economic fraud.
Information Technology Intelligence: Evaluate and effectively use financial and investigative technologies to identify, gather and communicate evidence of economic crimes.
Analytical Skills: Using scientific methods, systematically and objectively gather, document and analyze financial and other data to identify economic crimes.
Integrative Intelligence: Integrate financial, legal and forensic perspectives when conducting investigations and preparing for related legal actions.
Communication: (1) Actively and critically read and listen when gathering evidence and (2) answer questions concisely and to the point when presenting evidence.
Testimonials
“The field of forensics is constantly growing and changing. More and more crime is being committed on the internet, so there won’t be any shortage of jobs in this field. Champlain is recognized as a leader in Digital & Computer Forensics education—Now I’m well on my way to a bachelor's degree, and I’ve never had to leave my home turf to take my career to the next level.”
Todd H.
Michigan
“Champlain is widely known as having the premier program in Digital Forensics. It’s like having a law degree from Harvard.”
Lynita H.
Arizona
“I know my online students better than I ever knew my classroom students. I give every student a lot of attention. When they’re getting started, I make sure they’re comfortable and confident in using the tools we provide. And they always know I’m available to help them.”
John Lavallee
Professor, Information Technology
Career Outlook
Economic crime investigators will become increasingly in demand as illegal financial activities by individuals, companies and organized crime rings become more sophisticated. In addition to proficiency in accounting skills companies are looking to hire people with investigative and legal expertise.
