Forensic Accounting

Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a passion for justice and a mind for business? The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Forensic Accounting at Seton Hall University prepares you to detect fraud, investigate financial crimes and support legal investigations through the lens of accounting.

Forensic accounting is a rapidly growing field driven by the rise of white-collar crime, cyber fraud, and complex financial litigation. Career paths include roles such as forensic accountant, fraud examiner, internal auditor, financial crimes investigator or government agent with organizations like the FBI, IRS or ATF.

Why Study Forensic Accounting at Seton Hall?

Combines accounting, criminal justice and business analytics into one powerful degree, offering interdisciplinary study with the College of Arts and Sciences.
Prepares you for the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) exam and investigative careers in government or industry.
Learn from expert faculty with professional experience in forensic accounting, financial analysis, tax law and criminal procedure.
Benefit from Seton Hall's career connections in the NY/NJ area, including with the IRS, FBI and top advisory firms.

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#1 Leadership Development Program Nationwide
98% Career-Related Employment Rate (6 mos after graduation)
32% Higher Earnings for CFE-Certified Professionals (acfe.com)
$57K Average Starting Salary

Curriculum

You’ll complete a well-rounded business curriculum, an interdisciplinary forensic concentration, and the Seton Hall core. Sample Courses:

Forensic Accounting
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Business Intelligence
Federal Income Taxation
Financial Statement Analysis
Commercial Law

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Course Exam Schedules

The Seton Hall Difference

As a Stillman student, you’ll learn in small classes with one-on-one faculty mentorship. You’ll also gain access to top internships and alumni networks in the financial and legal sectors.

Stillman School of Business Highlights:

AACSB-accredited in both Business and Accounting
#58 Best Undergraduate Business Program (U.S. News & World Report)
Dedicated Accounting & Taxation Career Advisor
Opportunities to double major or continue into a graduate program (e.g., M.S.P.A.)

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Program Faculty

Many of our full-time faculty have attended top Ph.D. programs and are in demand as lecturers, consultants and media experts. Stillman School faculty provide an academic experience characterized by high faculty-student engagement, often partnering with students on research and other projects.

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Danielle DiMeglio
Instructor of Accounting and Taxation; Director of Graduate Accounting Programs
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David Gelb
Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation
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Avery E. Neumark
Associate Professor
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Kristen Stives
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Director of Criminal Justice B.A. Program
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