Online Investigation Degree :: Accredited Universities

This unique program will equip you with the skills to conduct and analyse accident investigations based on knowledge and techniques appropriate to accident forensics in road, rail, air and industrial environments.

In a similar fashion to crime scene and accident investigators depicted on television, as an accident forensics graduate you will demonstrate advanced skills at systematically breaking down the factors leading to an accident and making the necessary findings and conclusions for prevention. You will also learn occupational health and safety principles.

A unique feature of the program is that you will carry out practical investigation exercises in a new, state-of-the-art crash laboratory at CQUniversity Bundaberg.

If you are naturally inquisitive and enjoy problem solving and communicating with others then a career in accident forensics may be for you.

Entry Requirements

N/A

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

There are three to five day residential schools at CQUniversity Bundaberg 'crash lab' during year two and three of the program for practical skills development.

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Accountants play a vital role in the world of business. They are responsible for keeping accurate public records and ensuring an organization’s taxes are paid correctly and on time. Due to recent corporation scandals, an increasing number of accountants are employed to watch for any mismanagement of funds or fraud and to ensure compliance to tightening federal regulations regarding accounting and financial reporting practices. Typical daily duties include analysis and verification of financial data and reports, and communicating their findings to management/clients.

Accountants who render services to individuals are highly trusted by clients and often asked to not only prepare taxes, but also act as a financial advisor. Clients ask for help in creating a personal budget, managing investments and saving for retirement.

There are several specialties within the accounting field that a professional can choose, however they all stem from four main types of accountants:

Public accountants – The largest group of accountants, public accountants may perform duties related to taxes, audits, financial reporting, fraud investigation, and advising on employee benefits and asset security. Most public accountants hold the Certified Public Accountant credential and a large percentage run their own accounting firm or work for a public accounting firm that consults for businesses.

Management accountants – This type of accountant records and analyzes financial data for their employer. They are often part of a strategic planning or new product development team to report on financial information that executives will then use to make important business decisions. Other responsibilities typically include cost and asset management, budgeting and financial analysis/reporting.

Government accountants and auditors – These professionals work in the public sector and are employed by the government at the state, federal or local level. Accountants maintain and examine financial records for government agencies, and auditors conduct audits on businesses or individuals to make sure they are following regulations and paying taxes properly.

Internal auditors – Internal auditors examine an organization’s financial records to check for accuracy, fraud, waste, and proper security/management of assets. Additionally, internal auditors play a large role in evaluating the organization’s compliance with policies (both internal and external) and efficiency in their operations. They may also work closely with technology managers to review and evaluate the information systems.

Entry Requirements

An applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. The University recognizes the following
equivalents to a high school diploma:

 A GED

 A certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination (for example, the California High School Proficiency Exam) that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma. Note that certificates of attendance and/or completion are not included in this qualifying category.

 An academic transcript of a student who has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree (i.e., an associate’s degree).

International Admissions Requirements
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An I-20 document is required, and will be issued once you meet the University’s general undergraduate admissions requirements and provide the following information:

A certified copy of your high school and college transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). All documents, diplomas, and transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

ACT/SAT scores or transcripts from post-secondary coursework applicable for placement into the intended program. This document will replace entrance exams, which Herzing University does not administer beyond the U.S. and Canada. You may also be required to pay for a professional evaluation of your transcripts.

A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each term (tuition for the first two semesters is due upon enrollment), and that all necessary living expenses will be provided. (Use form I-134 available online from the BCIS.)

Proof of English-language proficiency through one of the following:

A score of 500 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.
A score of 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL.
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL.
A score of 5.0 or higher on the IELTS.
Documentation that you successfully completed an intermediate English course from a designated ESL center.
Documentation that you successfully completed secondary studies in English (a minimum of four years) or post-secondary studies in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours).

Other Fees

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Accounting is the language of business. In this accounting specialization, you will learn the critical accounting terms used and how they are communicated in the business world. You will explore accounting processes, including finance, financial management, cost accounting, taxation, computer accounting and auditing. In your final course, you will complete a written research project demonstrating your ability to conduct an investigation on a workplace problem, identify an area for intervention, and critique, justify and recommend a plan of preventative action. Overall, this specialization is designed to prepare you for entry level accounting positions in profit, not-for-profit and governmental environments, with potential careers in bookkeeping, staff accounting or accounts receivables.

Entry Requirements

Admission to a Northcentral University bachelor’s degree program requires completion of a high school education and at least 60 semester transfer credits from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.

International applicants
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If English is the second language of a student, an official score demonstrating English proficiency is required for admission.

TOEFL

iBT - 79
pBT - 550

IELTS - 6.5
PTE - 53

Other Fees

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Enhance your accounting career by gaining the skills to investigate fraud with SNHU's online forensic accounting degree program. With this 36-credit-minimum master's in forensic accounting, you will learn how forensic accounting principles can be applied in complex financial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcies, and contract disputes; discover how forensic accounting findings are used in court cases to prosecute white-collar criminals; and earn the credit hours needed in most states to take the CPA exam.

In addition to advanced accounting principles, MS in Accounting-Forensic Accounting Concentration courses focus on the investigation of financial records to detect fraud, theft, and malfeasance.

Earn your forensic accounting degree online or at one of SNHU’s regional centers. This 36-credit-minimum program is ideal for students with an undergraduate degree in business or accounting and two years of experience in the accounting field.

Gain Knowledge and Skills to Investigate and Defend Against Fraud

Students in the forensic accounting master's degree program graduate with an understanding of:

- The characteristics of fraud, fraud prevention and detection, investigative techniques, and
asset recovery.

- How forensic accounting and fraud examination are applied in civil and criminal cases.

- How to review, detect and investigate possible financial statement fraud.

- How to use the latest technology to help detect and investigate white-collar crimes.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree or should anticipate completion of a bachelor's degree before enrollment in the graduate program.

International applicants
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- Applicants should have the equivalent of a US bachelor’s degree

- Applicants will require the equivalent of 2.75 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration.

- Applicants who have some master’s level academic work may be eligible for transfer credits or exemptions.

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by: TOEFL score 79-80 and greater, IELTS 6.5 and greater, PPTE 54 and greater, ELS 107 and greater, Michigan 90 and greater. It is recommended that you have TOEFL and IELTS results sent directly to SNHU to avoid delays. SNHU’s TOEFL code is 3649. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

- English Bridge Applicants with the following scores will start in a bridge program combining English courses and academic courses: TOEFL 71-78, IELTS 6, PTE 49-53, ELS 112, EF 106, Michigan 85-89. English as a Second Language (ESL): Students with scores of TOEFL less than 71, IELTS less than 6.0, PTE less than 48, ELS less than 112, EF less than 106, and Michigan less than 85, can register and attend English as a Second Language (ESL) program

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Ranked as one of the top five Business Schools in London, our highly respected department features cutting-edge resources and academics with a wealth of international experience that will support and enhance your learning. Many of our academics are involved in pioneering research and consultancy themselves, so they are perfectly placed within the industry to advise you in your own research during the course.

We give you the flexibility to tailor your studies to support your needs. This means that you can maintain your employment while studying and shape your research to serve you and your organisation. To do this, you’ll be taught different methods of research and how to construct a professional proposal, culminating in a major workplace-based project that will be related to a change within your organisation and/or your own professional development. The findings of this research and the skills learnt throughout the course will make you more effective as a manager, increase your career prospects and inform your organisation’s policies and practices.

Course highlights:
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Strong focus on developing your individual capabilities as a reflective practitioner while undertaking research within your own workplace

Valuable opportunity to make a claim for academic credits against any prior formal and informal learning

Study paths and research projects tailored to meet your individual needs and interests, and those of your
organisation

Unlike a Masters, you are placed at the centre of your research investigation, making your findings applicable within your own organisation

Access to cutting-edge business resources including the Chartered Management Institutes’ Business Direct Resource Hub

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have been admitted to CIMA membership and have a minimum of three years managerial or professional experience in a full-time senior position. Applications from part-qualified CIMA members will also be considered, particularly where supported by relevant managerial responsibility and/or technical expertise.

Other Fees

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