Seton Hall University Expands Undergraduate Offerings with Two New Majors

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Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business is introducing two new undergraduate majors: Forensic Accounting and Wealth Management. These programs aim to prepare students for fast-growing, specialized roles in the financial sector, focusing on industry demand for graduates who can step into critical areas such as financial investigation, fraud detection, and personal financial advising.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Stillman School of Business has created two new undergraduate majors: Forensic Accounting and Wealth Management, in response to industry demand for graduates with specialized skills in the financial sector.
  • The Forensic Accounting program blends coursework in accounting, business analytics, and criminal justice, preparing students to investigate financial fraud, analyze records, and support legal proceedings.
  • Graduates of the Forensic Accounting program will be positioned for careers in public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies, and law enforcement, and will be prepared to pursue the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.
  • The Wealth Management program takes a comprehensive approach to preparing students for careers in personal financial advising, investment planning, and financial consulting, with a focus on behavioral finance and client decision-making.
  • The program includes internships, financial labs, and volunteer opportunities, such as the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, and will also provide industry credentials such as the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certifications.
  • Graduates of the Wealth Management program will be eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planner(r) (CFP(r)) exam and will be positioned for careers in the financial sector.
  • Forensic accounting and wealth management are in-demand specialties in the profession, with jobs for financial advisors projected to grow 17 percent by 2033.
  • Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business is AACSB accredited in both business and accounting, an achievement earned by less than one percent of business schools worldwide.

Statistics:

  • Less than one percent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited in both business and accounting, including Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business.
  • Jobs for financial advisors are projected to grow 17 percent by 2033 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
  • Forensic accounting is one of the most in-demand specialties in the profession.

Sources:

  • U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business news release
  • American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation information.