Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting Online
Bolster your accounting background with expertise in financial investigations while preparing for exams to become a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Program Overview
This is what our online MBA in Forensic Accounting program offers you
Become an elite anti-fraud professional by looking beyond the numbers in the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting online program. Supplement your accounting background with expertise in financial investigations while preparing for exams to become a Certified Fraud Examiner.
Designed for students with previous accounting coursework, graduates of this unique, 100% online program will be equipped to transition into management roles or forensic accounting positions within organizations such as law enforcement or government agencies, or firms dedicated to auditing and accounting.
You will study types of occupational fraud, techniques for prevention and investigation, litigation support services provided by forensic accountants, using technology to find fraud within organizations, and more. Plus, our core curriculum enables you to build your foundation in functional business areas like economics, marketing, management and strategic planning.
As a forensic accounting degree graduate, you will be prepared to step into positions in organizations including:
- Law enforcement
- Government agencies
- Firms dedicated to auditing and accounting
- Law enforcement
- Government agencies
- Firms dedicated to auditing and accounting
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UNC Pembroke offers value in a variety of MBA concentrations. Check out our other Master of Business Administration Online programs.
Accreditation
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is an accredited member of AACSB International.
Also available online:
UNC Pembroke offers value in a variety of MBA concentrations. Check out our other Master of Business Administration Online programs.
Tuition
Learn more about our affordable tuition here
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke offers the advantages of a private school education without the private school cost. Tuition for this forensic accounting master’s degree online program is affordable and priced with the working student in mind. Financial aid may be available for students who qualify.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Fees Per Credit Hour | Distance Fee Per Term | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA – Forensic Accounting (in-state resident) | $268.11 | $804.33 | $33.05 | $41.75 | $11,092.30 |
| MBA – Forensic Accounting (out-of-state and international residents) | $615 | $1,845 | $33.05 | $41.75 | $23,580.30 |
Tuition is based on a cadence of 6-9 credit hours per semester which is two 7-week terms. Tuition will be capped at the per semester, full-time enrollment levels of nine (9) credit hours for graduate students.
Please consult with your advisor for more information.
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Additional Fees
One-Time Fees
Application Fee - $55 domestic/$60 internationalOrientation Fee - $20
Graduation Fee - $100 (students will be charged an additional $25 if fee is not paid on time)
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Important dates for our students are listed below
For the convenience of our MBA – Forensic Accounting online students, the School of Business offers multiple start dates each year. View the full calendar below for upcoming deadlines, including when to turn in all required documents, register for classes and pay tuition for your desired program start date.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall II | 10/21/24 | 10/7/24 | 10/14/24 | 10/16/24 | 10/17/24 | 12/6/24 |
| Spring I | 1/13/25 | 12/30/24 | 1/6/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/9/25 | 2/28/25 |
| Spring II | 3/17/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/13/25 | 5/2/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/5/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/27/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/15/25 |
| Fall I | 8/25/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/18/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/21/25 | 10/10/25 |
| Fall II | 10/20/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/16/25 | 12/5/25 |
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Admissions
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The School of Business admission process is the first step toward becoming a difference-maker in the field of business. Find out the requirements for this forensic accounting degree online and what additional materials are needed.
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Resume/CV
- GMAT/GRE not required if cumulative GPA is 2.5 or greater
Candidates applying for the MBA with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting need a bachelor's degree in accounting or must meet the following requirements:
- Complete required foundation courses AND
- Undergraduate coursework in the following:
- Intermediate Accounting I or equivalent
- Intermediate Accounting II or equivalent
- Accounting Information Systems or equivalent
- Auditing or equivalent
To be eligible for consideration for full or provisional admission, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Submit a completed online application
- Pay a $55 non-refundable application fee ($60 for international applicants and waived for military members)
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- If GPA is between 2.5 and 2.9, students must submit one year of work experience (can use student leadership experience in college or military experience)
- If GPA is between 2.0 and 2.49, students must submit one year of work experience and GMAT or GRE scores
- Minimum GMAT score- 400 or better
- Minimum GRE score- 292 or better
- Applicants with non-business undergraduate degrees and/or applicants missing prerequisite undergraduate courses may be required to take additional foundation courses
The electronic and physical information for submitting transcripts:
UNC Pembroke The Graduate School
PO Box 1510
One University Drive
Pembroke, NC 28372
UNCP will accept transcripts electronically - [email protected]
Courses
This is a look at the online MBA in Forensic Accounting curriculum
In order to earn the Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Forensic Accounting online, students must complete eight core courses and four forensic accounting concentration courses for a total of 36 credit hours. Applicants with non-business undergraduate degrees and/or applicants missing prerequisite undergraduate degrees—including specific undergraduate courses in accounting—may be required to take additional foundation courses (listed below).
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† GMAT/GRE requirement waived for applicants with a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
