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Bachelor of Science (BSc) Program in Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting

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The provided text outlines the curriculum and requirements for a Bachelor of Science (BSc) program in Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting. Here are the key points:

Program Overview

  • The program is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in fraud auditing, forensic accounting, and related fields.
  • It aims to produce graduates who can detect, prevent, and investigate financial crimes.

Employment Pathways

  • Graduates may be employed in various roles such as:
    • Investigative Accounting Assistant
    • Forensic Accountant
    • Forensic Auditor
    • Fraud Investigator
    • Equity Research Analyst
    • Financial Analyst
    • Investment Analyst
    • Risk Analyst
    • Finance Manager

Entry Requirements

  • Normal Requirements
    • Applicants must have obtained at least NCQF Level 4, Certificate IV (or equivalent) including a pass in English Language and Mathematics.
  • Mature Entry
    • Applicants on mature entry should have successfully completed NCQF Level 4 with at least three years’ work experience in the related field.
  • Credit Transfer
    • Applicants with credits earned from other accredited institutions shall be recognized for purposes of placement to the equivalent level and possible exemptions of modules.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning Policy (RPL)
    • Applicants with relevant work experience of at least three years may be selected on the basis of recognition of prior learning.

Learning Programme Content and Delivery

The program is designed to run over four years full-time or five years part-time, with a total of 490 credits. The curriculum includes:

Year 1

  • Introduction to Auditing and Forensic Accounting
  • Business Communications
  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Information Communication Technology
  • Others

Year 2

  • Financial Risk Management Software
  • Mathematics for Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting
  • Psychology of the Fraudster
  • Others

Year 3

  • Forensic Investigations
  • Security Architectures and System Administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Others

Year 4

  • Research Methods
  • International Financial Markets
  • International Financial Forensics
  • Optional modules such as Digital Forensics for the Fraud Examiner or Auditing Computerised Information Systems

Assessment

The program includes a range of assessment methods, including:

  • Coursework (e.g., assignments, exams)
  • Project work
  • Industrial attachment
  • Dissertation

Note that this is not an exhaustive list, and specific details may vary depending on the institution offering the program.