EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE IN FRAUD & DIGITAL FORENSICS in just four courses
- Open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a CPA license
- Flexible evening, online and day classes
- Completion: 12 – 24 months
- Summer, fall and spring starts
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Digital forensics is a fast-growing, billion-dollar field with an increasing demand for more trained professionals. As cybercrime, identity theft, insider trading and financial fraud continue to rise, organizations need experts who can uncover hidden threats, investigate security breaches and track illicit activities in the digital world.
The four-course Fraud & Digital Forensics Advanced Certificate program at Siena College’s AACSB-accredited School of Business gives you the critical skills and hands-on expertise to advance in your current role—or pivot into another lucrative career.
ONLY FOUR COURSES AND THE CERTIFICATE IS YOURS
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Quantitative Methods for Data-Driven Decision Making
Quantitative Methods for Data-Driven Decision Making
This course is a study of quantitative methods and tools for graduate business students. Topics will include the following: Descriptive and graphical data analysis, applied probability, statistical inference, sampling and regression analysis. Other advanced statistical techniques may be included in consonance with current practice. Appropriate technology will be used in helping students to analyze statistics and make appropriate decisions based on data.
Advanced Fraud and Forensics
Advanced Fraud and Forensics
This course is divided into six (6) overlapping areas relevant to forensic accounting. These are: 1) Communications (verbal & written); 2) Investigative Techniques; 3) Fraud Schemes; 4) Fraud Prevention; 5) Economic Damages & Valuations; and 6) Digital Forensics. Specific areas of study within Communications include; Interviewing, Report Writing, Flow Charts, Expert Witness Preparation and Graphic Analysis.
Computer Auditing and IT Controls
Computer Auditing and IT Controls
This course explores security and control issues from an accounting and auditing perspective related to technology as it impacts business applications. Relevant technology and systems issues will be discussed. Topics may include security and control related to e-commerce, the Internet and computer assisted auditing.
Digital Forensics and Assisted Investigations
Digital Forensics and Assisted Investigations
This course examines digital evidence procedures, focusing on techniques and emerging trends among various crimes within our society, and the challenges digital devices pose during internal audits, financial fraud and crime scene investigation. Students will learn the fundamental process of understanding what evidence can be developed from digital forensics and tips on analyzing data collected from electronic devices (including computers, media, and other digital evidence), in order to assist in a full scope audit or investigation.
WHY SIENA
GUIDANCE & Growth
We provide graduate students with mentorship and coaching, career services and professional development opportunities. Even if you plan to stay in your current role, we’ll help you understand how you can immediately apply your new skills.
INSTANT CONNECTIONS
Right away, you’ll have access to Siena’s incredibly loyal alumni network in the Capital Region and across the globe. You’ll also have professors who are deeply connected to companies in the area.
Immersive Experiences
You’ll learn through simulations and interactive research, collaborate on projects side-by-side with Siena’s workforce partners and get to use the latest tools and technology.
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What Students and Faculty Are Saying
Our School of Business has AACSB accreditation, the “gold standard” given to less than 5% of business schools worldwide
Siena has been named the #1 college in New York for job placement