Economic Crime Prevention and Investigation - Lynchburg College

Economic Crime Prevention and Investigation from Lynchburg College is a Campus Bachelor Forensic degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Prepare for an exciting career fighting fraud and corruption. With an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines intensive study in criminal justice, accounting, economics, computer science, philosophy and psychology this remarkable program gives you the specialized investigative skills you need to pursue a rewarding career in: Law enforcement, Corporate security management, Forensic accounting, Private consulting, and other professional opportunities that require a solid foundation in the principles of preventing and prosecuting economic crime. Demand for Fraud Investigators and Forensic Accountants Greatly Exceeds Supply Economic crimes like fraud and embezzlement are major and costly social problems around the world. Very few individuals possess the skills needed to prevent, detect, and investigate these types of crimes. The required skills encompass expertise in sociology, accounting, information systems, and economics. This proposed interdisciplinary program draws from all of these areas to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry level positions in this field. The extent of white collar crime is startling. The "2006 Report to the Nation" published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners estimates that fraud costs U.S. organizations $652 billion annually. View more details on Lynchburg College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Forensic courses.