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Ahlia University has offered its MSc in Forensic Accounting programme and has developed it to match curricula offered by leading business schools with a view to future enhance the attractiveness of its sought-after graduates for executive and leadership positions in Audit and consultations firms, Law firms, Governmental and judicial institutions, Governmental units of fighting electronic and financial crimes, e-Government, Public shareholding companies, Officials dealing with investigations of financial crimes, Employees of central bank and those working in financial sector (including banks and investment firms), Researchers in the field of corporate governance and financial crimes, Academicians willing to pursue their higher studies in accounting and auditing.
The Master of Science in Forensics Accounting is designed to prepare graduate students for a career in a new, exciting field of accounting. This programme is for people of various professional backgrounds including accountants, tax professionals, attorneys, bankers, insurers, law enforcement and criminal justice personnel, and various government employees. Forensic accountants are fortunate in having a diverse range of entry-level options available to them. Unlike other career paths in the accounting world, forensic auditors tend to perform the same functions throughout their career and move up from analyst, to manager, to supervisor/senior consultant over the course of their employment
A1. Concepts and theories
Demonstrate a critical knowledge understanding of key principles, theories and concepts of forensic accounting.
A2. Contemporary trends, problems and research
Use professional level of skills to apply specialized research in forensic accounting and the advancement of existing accounting knowledge.
A3. Professional responsibility
Demonstrate professional level of skills to apply professional standards and practices related to the field of forensic accounting.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecturing, independent learning; Socratic method
Assessment Methods
Examinations (quizzes. Tests/finals); projects; graded homework; practical training exercises; oral enquiry.
B1. Problem solving
Demonstrate professional level of skills related to Fraud detection and fraud investigation techniques, valuation of closely held businesses, lost profits analyses, and various types of litigation support services.
B2. Modeling and Design
Demonstrate creativity in the application of knowledge related to computer investigations, computer forensics laboratory, computer forensics tools, crime and incident scenes, digital evidence practices.
B3. Application of methods and tools
Utilize professional level of skills related to software-based forensic accounting and fraud examination systems for investigation.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Demonstration, In-class and In-Lab supervised work, Independent Learning
Assessment Methods
Examinations (quizzes, tests, finals); graded homework; problem sets
C1. Analytical skills
Critically analyze financial statements for evidence-based decision-making.
C2. Synthetic
Use a combination of approaches in relation to forensic accounting and computers in conjunction with professional judgment.
C3. Creative Thinking and innovation
Demonstrate originality and insights related to accounted accepted principles.
Teaching and Learning Methods
In-class supervised work; independent learning;
Assessment Methods
Examinations (Closed or Open book) [quizzes, tests, final]; case analysis; graded homework; multi task projects.
D1. Communication
Use professional level of skills to communicate effectively with peers, instructors and professional colleagues by means of oral, electronic and written forms.
D2. Teamwork and leadership skills
Operate at professional level teamwork and leadership skills within the framework of class-group projects and presentations.
D3. Organizational and developmental skills
Operate at professional level in taking part at strategic level and lifelong learning to support professional development.
D4. Ethics and social responsibility
Demonstrate substantial understanding in ethics and social responsibility in the decision-making of corporations as informed by accounting judgments.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Independent Learning, Group supervised work, Socratic method.
Assessment Methods
Essay-based examinations (tests/finals); group projects/presentations; oral enquiry; case analysis.
The MSc in Forensic Accounting program comprises of 36 credit hours distributed as follows: 18 hours core courses, (6) hours electives, in addition to 12 credit hours for thesis as illustrated in the following plan:
| Course title | Credit hours |
| Core Courses | |
| Forensic Accounting & the Legal Environment | 3 |
| Computer Forensics & Auditing | 3 |
| Corporate Governance and Ethics | 3 |
| Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation | 3 |
| Cyber Forensics and Security | 3 |
| Research Methodology | 3 |
| Elective Courses (2 courses out of 4) | |
| Risk Management | 3 |
| Digital Criminology | 3 |
| Fraud Prevention Techniques | 3 |
| Expert Witnessing and Dispute Resolution | 3 |
| MSc Dissertation | |
| Dissertation in Forensic Accounting | 12 |
| Total credit hours | 36 |
Admission to Ahlia University (AU) is selective based on academic achievements. Applications are welcomed from all students regardless of race, colour, gender, religion, nationality, physical or learning disability. Admission is purely based on merit.
Ahlia University accepts Master programme applicants holding undergraduate degrees to join the University as new students provided that they meet the entry and application requirements set by the University and are in-line with the Bahraini Higher Education Council requirements.
Only successful applicants in the interview will be considered for admission. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to stipulate deficiency requirements to any applicant offered admission where, in the judgment of the Committee, the mastery of the relevant subject matter has not been conclusively demonstrated by the academic transcript.
Applicants admitted into the MSc in Forensic Accounting Programme will be admitted under the Ahlia University admission requirements for a master’s programme which include:
| Accepted Specializations | A four-year bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an approved university.
Applicants who hold a recognised bachelor’s degree in disciplines other than the one mentioned above, may be accepted in the programme subject to passing the interview at the programme level and successful completion of the Foundation Courses. English proficiency of applicants will be assesed during the interview process. |
| CGPA Requirement | GPA ≥ 2.5 Applicants with a GPA <2.5 are subject to passing an interview and taking foundation courses. |
| Application Fee | BD 40 |
| Registration Fee | BD 300 |
| HEC ID Fee | BD 30 |
| Foundation Courses (if applicable) | BD 960 |
| Course Fees | BD 5,280 |
| Dissertation Fees | BD 2,640 |
HEC ACCREDITED | MET BQA REQUIREMENTS
