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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN FORENSIC ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING

Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates will be able to:

  • Integrate accounting, auditing and legal expertise for forensic investigations;
  • Apply investigative techniques to detect fraud and financial irregularities;
  • Understand evidential requirements for civil and criminal courts;
  • Analyse financial records beyond compliance to identify suspicious activities;
  • Apply technological tools in forensic accounting investigations;
  • Develop expertise in dispute resolution and litigation support.
  • Minimum: 4 years (8 semesters)
  • Maximum: 8 years (16 semesters)

Entry Route

Requirements

Normal Entry

5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics (Grade C or better);

 A’ Level passes (Commercial subjects preferred) is an added advantage

Special Entry

National Diploma (ND) in Forensic Accounting and Investigation or equivalent with merit (credits/distinctions) in at least half of the programme modules; direct entry into Part II may be granted

Year

Component

Key Modules

I

Foundation

Financial Accounting, Business Law, Economics, IT, Forensic Science Fundamentals

II

Intermediate

Forensic Accounting Principles, Fraud Examination, Criminal Law, Audit Techniques

III

Work-Related Learning

Industrial Attachment in forensic accounting environment (compulsory)

IV

Advanced

Advanced Forensic Auditing, Cybercrime Investigation, Legal Aspects, Expert Witnessing, Research Project