Economic Crime

Economic Crime Career Outlook

A Growing Need for Qualified Economic Crime Investigators

The need for economic crime investigators in both the public and private sectors of employment is growing. According to a 2009 survey conducted by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, experts are finding more and more instances in fraud, driven by financial pressure caused by the global financial crisis1.

Organizations are actively looking for qualified people to perform investigations and help prevent fraud from occurring. Employment opportunities exist across a wide variety of fields, including banking and financial institutions, insurance companies, health care, manufacturing firms, the service sector, computer and software companies, transportation and utility services, the wholesale and retail trade, and law enforcement, as well as private consulting and auditing firms.

When you have completed your online Bachelor of Science in Economic Crime Investigation, you will be prepared to enter the workforce immediately.

Positions available to you with the Financial Investigation concentration may include:

  • ::  Asset Forfeiture financial specialist
  • ::  Internal fraud auditor
  • ::  Forensic accountant
  • ::  Health care investigator
  • ::  Bank examiner and investigator
  • ::  Tax crime investigator
  • ::  Securities fraud analyst

If you choose the Fraud Prevention and Detection concentration, you may find opportunities as the following:

  • ::  Anti-money laundering analyst/investigator/compliance specialist
  • ::  Credit/debit card fraud investigator
  • ::  Fraud detection analyst
  • ::  Insurance claims investigator
  • ::  Internal fraud investigator/auditor
  • ::  Fraud prevention/risk analyst

Whatever your chosen path, your new financial investigation skills will make you a valuable asset to any organization.

For more information about the Online Bachelor of Science in Economic Crime Investigation, Request More Information or call (866) 295-3106 to speak with a Program Manager.

1"Occupational Fraud: A Study of the Impact of an Economic Recession," http://www.acfe.com/occupational-fraud/occupational-fraud.asp

* Pending State Education approval