NMC Code 133

An exclusive partnership between Northwestern Michigan College and Davenport University allows us to offer students interested in forensic accounting the ability to earn an AAS in Fraud Investigation, which leads to further coursework at Davenport University before completing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting Fraud Investigation. You will gain experience in communication, teamwork and leadership, as well as the skills necessary for criminal investigation techniques needed by the fraud investigation professional.

Program Note

• In order to complete the program requirements in two years, students must average 16 credits per semester.

Major Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements
ENG 111	English Composition	4
BUS 231	Professional Communications 1	3-4
or ENG 112	English Composition
Select one of the following:		3
PHL 105	Critical Thinking 2
PHL 201	Ethics
PHL 202	Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas
Math Competency 3
Any Group 1 Science course with a lab		4
ECO 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
Occupational Specialty Requirements
ACC 121	Accounting Principles I	4
ACC 123	Accounting Principles II	4
ACC 221	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACC 222	Intermediate Accounting II	4
ACC 223	Cost Accounting	4
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
BUS 261	Business Law I	3
CIT 210	Microsoft Office - Excel	3
CIT 216	Computerized Acctg Systems	3
Concentration Requirements
ACC 231	Federal Income Tax Problems	3
ACC 241	Principles Fraud Examination	3
CJ 211	Criminal Law	3
ECO 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
SOC 231	Deviance and Criminal Behavior	3
Total Credits		64-65

¹

Transfer students will want to take ENG 112 English Composition to complete the ENG 111 English Composition/ENG 112 English Composition sequence.

²

Transfer students will want to take PHL 201 Ethics or PHL 202 Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas to complete this requirement.

³

Placement into MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher, or completion of MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a 2.0 or better. These credits do not count toward the degree requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credits
ACC 121	Accounting Principles I	4
BUS 101	Introduction to Business	3
CIT 210	Microsoft Office - Excel	3
ENG 111	English Composition	4
Math Competency 1
	Credits	14
Spring
ACC 123	Accounting Principles II	4
CIT 216	Computerized Acctg Systems	3
ECO 201	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
Select one of the following:		3-4
BUS 231	Professional Communications
ENG 112	English Composition 2
Select one of the following:		3
PHL 105	Critical Thinking 3
PHL 201	Ethics
PHL 202	Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas
	Credits	16-17
Year 2
Fall
ACC 221	Intermediate Accounting I	4
ACC 231	Federal Income Tax Problems	3
BUS 261	Business Law I	3
ECO 202	Principles of Microeconomics	3
Any Group I Science course with a lab		4
	Credits	17
Spring
ACC 222	Intermediate Accounting II	4
ACC 223	Cost Accounting	4
ACC 241	Principles Fraud Examination	3
CJ 211	Criminal Law	3
SOC 231	Deviance and Criminal Behavior	3
	Credits	17
	Total Credits	64-65

¹

Students must place into MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra or  higher, or completion of MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy or  higher with a 2.0 or better (4 credits). These credits do not count toward degree requirements.

²

Transfer students will want to take ENG 112 English Composition to complete the ENG 111 English Composition/ENG 112 English Composition sequence.

³

Transfer students will want to take either PHL 201 Ethics or PHL 202 Contemporary Ethical Dilemmas to complete this requirement.