Forensic Auditing Analytics (MS)
Incorporate cutting-edge business analytics knowledge with traditional accounting and forensics skills to improve corporate governance in an increasingly digital economy.
- Offered 100% Online as well as Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 2 years or less
- 30 credit hours
- No thesis required
Reveal the Hidden Truths of Finance
Master the art of gathering, analyzing and presenting financial evidence that can hold up in court. By blending forensic accounting with innovative business analytics and cybersecurity, you can help strengthen corporate governance and combat fraud in an ever-evolving digital landscape. In a world where technology fuels financial crime, a master’s in forensic auditing analytics can help prepare you to tackle financial complexities head-on.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
Nationally-Ranked Affordable Programs
The College of Business has been recognized by the highly anticipated U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2023 for several programs.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
With a master’s in forensic auditing analytics, you can pursue careers such as forensic accountant, fraud analyst, internal auditor, compliance officer or financial investigator.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
A master’s in forensic auditing analytics focuses on combining auditing principles with data analytics and cybersecurity skills, helping you prepare to tackle real-world challenges. At East Texas A&M, our program is designed to explore the tools necessary for a successful career through a hands-on approach, including case studies and practical projects.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Fraud Detection and Prevention
Study techniques and auditing procedures to identify and mitigate financial fraud.
Forensic Skills
Develop knowledge of litigation support, business valuation, cybercrime and key forensic tasks.
Digital Forensics
Practice techniques for locating, preserving and documenting digital evidence for legal use.
Data Analytics
Hone your skills in analyzing large volumes of data, differentiating between financial and non-financial information
Taking Classes
Online and Face-to-Face
Our master’s program is designed to be flexible and meet the needs of working professionals who want the convenience of online courses, full-time students who prefer face-to-face classes and includes blended options for those who need the convenience of both.
Please check the schedule of classes for course offerings, locations and times, as they may change.
Curriculum
Our 30-semester-hour program is designed to equip you with advanced forensic accounting, auditing, business analytics and cybersecurity skills. Train to detect, investigate and prevent financial fraud, and learn what it takes to become a valuable asset in various sectors, including public accounting, corporate finance and governmental agencies. You will be required to complete a comprehensive exam successfully.
Courses rotate regularly, so be sure to check out the course catalog and schedule of classes for more details about current offerings.
There are no prerequisite courses required for this program.
Develop Professional Skills. Dive into topics like statistics, analytics, database management and research covered in the core business analytics courses.
- Business Analytics for Managers (BUSA 511)
- Applied Business Research (ECO 595)
- Database Management (BUSA 526)
- Business Analytics Programming (BUSA 523)
- Applied Decision Modeling (BUSA 542)
- Data Warehousing (BUSA 532)
- Advanced Analytics (BUSA 537)
- Project Management (BUSA 521)
Make it your own. Customize your degree with Business Analytics electives covering a wide range of business subjects.
2 Business Analytics courses from COB Catalog
Invest in your future. Stand out from the crowd by adding a minor to your degree.
- Cyber Security
- Digital Marketing
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Economics of U.S. Healthcare
- Marketing Analytics
- Corporate Management
- Real Estate
Adding Value with Certificates
A graduate certificate can enhance your opportunities by boosting your credentials and competitiveness. This stackable credential can help to highlight your specialized skills and expand your expertise for various career opportunities.
Auditing and Forensic Accounting Graduate Certificate
The graduate certificate in Auditing and Forensic Accounting will equip students to gain certifications offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). The twelve semester hours (4 courses) of coursework is eligible to meet requirements for the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program should a student wish to pursue it. ACCT 527 & ACCT 562 are in the core curriculum and the remaining courses would meet electives for the MSA.
Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 courses) certificate. All courses are currently being taught and eligible to help meet the requirements for the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MS-BUSA) program.
Economics of U.S. Healthcare Graduate Certificate
A 4-course certificate that provides a better understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and prepares the students for careers as healthcare executives. At the end of the MGT 591 course, the students will receive the Six Sigma Green Belt certification which is a highly desirable qualification in healthcare that focuses on data analysis in Excel.
Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate
The purpose of this certificate is to develop a graduate-level working knowledge of important tools (e.g., Six Sigma and project management software) for successful application in supply chain and project management. By successfully completing the certificate, you will be awarded an Operational Excellence Certificate from East Texas A&M, and Green Belt Six Sigma certificate. All the courses in the Operational Excellence Certificate Program may be applied toward a Master of Science (MS) in our Management degree program and some of the courses may be applied to other graduate business degrees.
Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate
The Tax Accounting Graduate Certificate is a 12 semester hour (4 course) program. The certificate may be applied to the Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program with two of the courses ACCT 538 & ACCT 540 required as part of the core and advanced core.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Chu Chen, Ph.D., CMA
Faculty
Dror Parnes, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved.
Department of Marketing and Business Analytics Student Chapter
The Department of Marketing and Business Analytics Student Chapter promotes academic programs in marketing and business analytics at East Texas A&M. It also supports academic and professional social events for students, both on-campus and online. This organization works directly with students and Student Career Preparedness to cultivate internship opportunities in related fields.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
Note: This program is not currently available to international students.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Forensic Auditing Analytics, MS” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
Note: GRE is not required.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Domestic Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your Graduate Student Services Coordinator. We accept transcripts officially via email (directly from the institution), through Parchment, and any other official transcript providing agency. If your university does not offer an electronic transcript service, you may request them to be sent via regular mail to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
If your degree is from East Texas A&M University, you do not have to order a transcript.
We will access your transcript.
If we already have your transcript, we will reuse it for a new application as long as it is still on file.
International transcripts
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries; those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
For all other countries, an evaluation is not initially required. Original official transcripts are required for admission consideration.
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents.
If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
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East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
If your overall undergraduate GPA (on conferred bachelor's degree) is a 2.5 GPA or less on a 4.0 scale, you must submit a general GRE.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist is here to help you complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- View the schedule of classes.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your Graduate Advisor if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- College of Business
- 903.886.5191
- 903.886.5650
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011