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Master of Forensic Accounting
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| 1 year (2 sessions) full-time, or part-time equivalent. |
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Course Description
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The Master of Forensic Accounting builds on the skills acquired in the Graduate Certificate by introducing a global/international focus and specialised areas including banking, police, transnational fraud, financial terrorism and eCommerce.
On completion of the course students will gain the forensic skills to identify indicators of fraudulent activities, undertake forensic analysis and assessment of risk factors and predict/anticipate fraud.
Analytical skills will involve investigative methods, analysis of financial information, systems methodology for investigation and statistical techniques.
The program adopts a flexible delivery using web-based self learning in conjunction with 2-3 day on-campus intensives for each subject. For information regarding subject availability and delivery, please contact the Master of Forensic Accounting Program Coordinator on (02) 4221 3718 or email accfin@uow.edu.au
Students may apply to graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting after satisfactory completion of four core subjects.
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Why choose to study this course at UOW? |
The School of Accounting and Finance is regarded as one of the top institutions for alternative research frameworks and application of information technology to learning and teaching. Alternative research frameworks examine accounting in its broader political, economic and social framework. Such research goes beyond the traditional technical focus of accounting and finance.
The programs are diverse, providing an opportunity to acquire an in-depth specialist knowledge in selected commercial, public sector and academic areas, including banking, finance and accounting.
With over 120 academic staff members and 30 support staff, Commerce is the University's largest Faculty and aims to be the best environment to research and learn commerce.
Staff use innovative, student-centred teaching styles and a range of methods, including face-to-face teaching, interactive group work and flexible delivery to enhance the learning experience.
The Faculty's coursework and research programs are closely linked to industry and community needs and also reflect an international perspective so essential in this increasingly smaller world. Students and staff from around the world create a lively multicultural community.
Postgraduate students can access large well-equipped computer laboratories to support laboratory-based and hands-on components of subjects across the Faculty. |
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