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Economic Crime Investigation: Decode Financial Mysteries

Use the power of accounting to fight for justice. Earn your bachelor’s degree in Economic Crime Investigation. This innovative major combines courses from criminal justice and accounting. Protect our economy and build the future with integrity.


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Program Highlights

STUDY ACCOUNTING AND INVESTIGATION
Hone your analytical skills through hands-on learning.

FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Focus on restorative justice, a faith-based approach to fighting crime.

INTEGRATE TECHNOLOGY
Gain access to our specialized tools in our computer security lab.

STORIES LEADING THE WAY

William Brewer

Hi, I’m Will, a graduate of this program. I got this degree because I wanted to use accounting skills to help people. Since graduating, I now work as an auditor/investigator for the NYS Attorney General’s Office.

Most people applying to jobs in this field only have skills in accounting OR criminal justice – Roberts taught me skills in both, meaning I can bring more to the table than other candidates. The most helpful skill I learned was analytical thinking – how to dig deeper and process my way to solutions. I’m better at problem solving and research thanks to Roberts.

I highly recommend this program.
William Brewer ‘22 (Economic Crime Investigation)

What Will I Learn

Did you know that Al Capone, one of the most notorious mobsters in history, was finally arrested due to charges of tax evasion? This major will teach you the skills required to help take down today’s criminals through the power of accounting.

Turn your passion for accounting into a lucrative and rewarding career. Our restorative justice approach will help you not only stop crime but prevent it from happening.

You’ll study:
  • Criminal investigation
  • Advanced accounting (including Audit, Control, and Managerial)
  • Ethical practices in criminal justice
  • Judicial systems
  • Research methods
  • Computer science
  • Economics

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Career Outlook

Internships

  • City of Rochester Office of Public Integrity
  • Department of Justice US Attorney’s Office for the Western District
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)

Careers

  • Computer networking analyst
  • Cyber-crime analyst
  • Accountant
  • Fraud analyst
  • Insurance fraud investigator
  • Staff Auditor
  • Assistant District Attorney
  • Corporate Strategy Analyst

Grad Schools

  • Roberts Wesleyan University
  • Mercyhurst College
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Adler University
  • University at Albany
  • John Jay College of Criminal Justice
  • Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Frequently Asked Questions

As an economic crime investigator, you gather, analyze, and preserve evidence relating to economic crimes.

To become an economic crime investigator, you’ll first have to get a bachelor’s degree, like the economic crime investigation degree at Roberts Wesleyan University.

This degree will prepare you to pursue a career as an economic crime investigator or even a:

  • Computer networking analyst
  • Cyber-crime analyst
  • Accountant
  • Fraud analyst
  • Insurance fraud investigator
  • Banking risk supervisor
  • Internal auditor

Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet individually with a professor to get an overview of the major and your individual questions answered. Our Discovery Day events typically include a Faculty & Services Expo, where you can meet your future professors.

We are committed to helping students meet the financial obligation to earn a degree and advance a career. Our Office of Student Financial Services works to assist all students in their effort to maximize financial aid. We award financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students.

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