Business & Management Cluster

MASTER IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL CRIMINOLOGY (AC703) COURSEWORK

Synopsis


The programme aims at producing graduates with a broad-based introduction to the nature and purpose of forensic accounting.  Graduates are exposed to courses well beyond a 'legal' focus and provide an opportunity to study forensic accounting tools, models, techniques, knowledge and comprehensive skills in investigation and collection of data. Graduates are also exposed to the skills necessary not only to identify poor management but also unethical and fraudulent activities.  Graduates are expected to acquire independent accounting expert witness skills and techniques including preparation for court appearance and cross examinations. 

 

Entry Requirement


  • Bachelor of Science (Hons.) from UiTM in a related and appropriate area of specialization with minimum CGPA of 2.75; OR
  • Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from other recognized universities approved by UiTM with minimum CGPA of 2.75.
      

English Requirement (MUET/IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR/TOEIC/BULATS)


  • Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 4
  • IELTS Band 5.5
  • TOEFL: Internet Based Test (IBT: 46 - 59) ; Computer Based Test (CBT: 133 - 169) ; Paper Based Test (453 - 496)
  • CEFR: B2
  • TOEIC: 441 - 569
  • BULATS: 60 - 74

 

Courses


Semester 1:

  • Legal Aspects of Forensic   Accounting
  • Accounting Fraud Examination
  • Forensic Accounting in Public Sector
  • Audit and Investigation
  • Risk Management
  • Elective 1

Semester 2:

  • Commercial Crime Investigation
  • Tax Fraud and Investigation
  • Money Laundering and Specialized Fraud
  • Research Methodology
  • Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis
  • Elective 1 

Semester 3:

  • Dissertation; or
  • Applied Research Project  

Elective courses:

  • Issues and Development in Corporate Governance
  • Performance Management and Control System
  • Advanced Financial Reporting
  • Seminar in Islamic Accounting and Reporting
  • Financial Statement Analysis