Major Spotlight: New Forensic Accounting Major
Joseph Salvador
Stillman Editor
Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business is proud to present a new major, Forensic Accounting. Students will have the ability to choose from another option in the cutting-edge undergraduate program designed specifically to prepare students for the evolving challenges of financial investigation and fraud examination.
Forensic accounting is beneficial for countless fields including accounting, data analytics, criminal justice, and legal. The demand for students in this developing field continues to grow as financial crime tactics become increasingly sophisticated in both corporate and public sectors. Students in this field will be able to interpret these tactics with the specialized coursework built by the Stillman School of Business.
Students who decide to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.) in Forensic Accounting will have to complete the Stillman School’s core business and accounting curriculum while also earning 27 credits in forensic accounting coursework that explore fraud examination, litigation support, business intelligence, and related topics.
The course load ensures that students develop skills not only in Forensic Accounting, but in all fields of business. With the initial two years of course being the Stillman School’s core concentration. Then the following courses will focus on both accounting and forensic accounting. These courses will draw from accounting, criminal justice, and analytic methods, preparing graduates to investigate fraud, support litigation, and contribute to compliance functions across industries.
Graduates of the Forensic Accounting major may pursue roles such as forensic accountant, fraud examiner, internal auditor, financial crimes investigator, and compliance analyst with organizations ranging from public accounting firms and corporate internal audit departments to government agencies. The major also provides strong preparation for respected professional certifications, including the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations.
One of the emphases of the program is to learn from experiences. Students are encouraged to take on internships and hands-on projects that build skills outside of the classroom. With Stillman’s strong ties to employers in the New Jersey and New York Metropolitan region, students have a great opportunity to connect with the real world.
The Forensic Accounting major reflects the Stillman School’s ongoing commitment to academic innovation and student success. As the landscape of financial compliance and fraud evolves, Stillman continues to equip its students with the knowledge, analytical ability, and ethical foundation needed to thrive in meaningful careers that make a difference in business and society.
Contact Joseph at Joseph.Salvador@student.shu.edu