As an economic crime investigator, you gather, analyze, and preserve evidence relating to economic crimes.
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.
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How Much Will I Pay?
Total Program
Sticker Price:
$52,127
Last year
100%
of full-time freshmen students who applied
for a scholarship received one
$25,324
average grants & scholarships package
for incoming freshman students last year
Roberts' Strategic Pillars
Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Programs In Rochester, NY
ANCHORED IN CHRISTIAN FAITH
You’ll be spiritually prepared for engagement in a diverse world.
CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Whatever your interests and circumstances, you’ll be equipped for your one-of-a-kind vocation.
READY TO
LEAD
You’ll be ready to lead, making meaningful contributions in your profession.
FLOURISHING PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
Empowered to act in local and practical ways, you’ll make a difference in the communities where you live and work.
Coursework
Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
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
Career Outlook
Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:
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
Graduate 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
What does an economic crime investigator do?
How do I become an economic crime investigator?
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
Can I meet with a professor when I visit Roberts?
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet with a professor to get an overview of the major and your questions answered.
Does Roberts Wesleyan University offer financial aid?
Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.
We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.
