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Financial crimes are serious offences and could involve insurance fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, and even terrorist financing. In order to discover and apprehend financial criminals, an understanding of the financial system and its inner workings is required. A bachelor of science in financial forensics could provide such foundations to the student looking to become an expert in finances, crime, and the combination of the two. The degree consists of two aspects, the criminal aspect and the financial aspect. The financial aspect may instruct students regarding many financial and business matters such as capital markets, accounting principles, business decision making, and international finance. The criminal aspect may focus on criminal justice, law, business ethics, and financial investigation. With a good understanding of both sides, students could be ready to tackle the complex world of financial crime.

Graduates of a financial forensics degree may be trained in finance, spotting financial incongruities, and criminal procedures. As such, graduates could be ideal candidates for careers in financial investigation, auditing, and fraud deterrence. Graduates might also be successful in careers within the insurance industry, analyzing statistics, seeking trends, and consulting based on the potential for fraud. In addition, a career in law enforcement may be a natural extension of the criminal justice background pursued in the program.

Example Courses

• The Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
• White Collar and Financial Crimes
• Financial Management Principles

Potential Industries

• Financial Crimes Examination
• Insurance Consultancy
• Law Enforcement

Colleges Offering Degree

• Colorado Technical University
• Western Connecticut State University
• Georgetown University