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By Mabel Pais
Seton Hall University’s (shu.edu) Stillman School of Business (shu.edu/business) is expanding its undergraduate offerings with the addition of two new undergraduate majors: Forensic Accounting and Wealth Management. Both programs were created in response to industry demand for graduates who are prepared to step into fast-growing, specialized roles in the financial sector.
“These new programs reflect Seton Hall’s focus on innovation and preparing students for meaningful careers,” said Joyce Strawser, Ph.D. (shu.edu/profiles/joycestrawser), Stillman School dean and associate professor of accounting and taxation. “Forensic accounting and wealth management are fields where the need for ethical leaders is especially critical, and our students will be ready to make a difference.”
The new Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Forensic Accounting (shu.edu/academics/bsba-forensic-accounting) blends coursework in accounting, business analytics and criminal justice. Students learn how to investigate financial fraud, analyze records and support legal proceedings.
Courses cover topics such as forensic accounting, criminal procedure and evidence, business intelligence and federal taxation. Graduates will be positioned for careers in public accounting firms, corporations, government agencies and law enforcement.
The program also prepares students to pursue the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential, which can lead to increased career opportunities and higher earning potential.
“With fraud and financial crime becoming more complex, organizations are seeking professionals who can uncover irregularities and help safeguard assets,” said Mark Holtzman, C.P.A., Ph.D. (shu.edu/profiles/markholtzman), chair and associate professor, department of accounting and taxation. “Our graduates will be uniquely prepared to serve both the business community and the public interest.”
The Stillman School is **AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited in both business and accounting — an achievement earned by less than one percent of business schools worldwide.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in Wealth Management (events.shu.edu/event/44385-division-of-finance-open-forum) takes a comprehensive approach to preparing students for careers in personal financial advising, investment planning, and financial consulting. A hallmark of the program is its focus on behavioral finance, teaching students to understand client decision-making and build trust-based relationships.
Students in the program will gain practical experience through internships, financial labs, and volunteer opportunities, including the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. They will also earn industry credentials such as the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certifications. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) exam.
“Our wealth management program is designed to go beyond technical knowledge,” said Stillman’s Associate Dean for Student Success and Instructor of Finance Mark Schild, M.B.A. (shu.edu/profiles/MarkSchild), “We want students to be able to provide trusted guidance to clients, addressing not only investments but the broader financial challenges people face throughout their lives.”
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for financial advisors are projected to grow 17 percent by 2033. Forensic accounting also continues to be one of the most in-demand specialties in the profession.
“These majors are the latest examples of how Seton Hall prepares students for success,” Strawser said. “Through the benefit of rigorous academics, hands-on learning and strong industry connections, our graduates are ready to lead and thrive in some of the most important and fastest-growing areas of business.”
Stillman School of Business – Tradition of Excellence
The Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University was established in 1950 to provide education geared toward the complex, practical needs of business leaders. The School was the first private business school in New Jersey to earn accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Decades later, the School continues to maintain professional accreditation from AACSB and is the only school in northern New Jersey with both business and accounting accreditation.
Nationally Recognized Educational Experience
The Stillman School is recognized by Poets & Quants among the top 50 in the nation for best undergraduate business schools. In addition, the Gerald P. Buccino ’63 Center for Leadership Development earned, for the fifth year in a row, a No. 1 ranking in the LEAD Awards sponsored by HR.com.
It’s M.B.A. program is included in The Princeton Review’s “Best Business Schools” and has been a US News & World Report “top business school for part-time MBAs.”
Seton Hall University
One of the country’s leading Catholic universities, Seton Hall University has been developing students in mind, heart and spirit since 1856. Home to over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offering more than 90 rigorous majors, Seton Hall’s academic excellence has been singled out for distinction by ‘The Princeton Review,’ ‘U.S. News & World Report’ and ‘Bloomberg Businessweek.’
Seton Hall’s 58-acre main campus (shu.edu) is located in the quaint town of South Orange, New Jersey, only 14 miles from Manhattan. The University’s nationally ranked School of Law (shu.edu) is located in nearby Newark, N.J. The new Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) campus (shu.edu/interprofessional), situated in the towns of Clifton and Nutley, N.J., opened in July 2018. The IHS campus houses Seton Hall’s College of Nursing (shu.edu/nursing) and School of Health and Medical Sciences (shu.edu/health), as well as the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (hmsom.edu).
Mabel Pais writes on Education, Business, Spirituality, Social Issues, Health and Wellness, Cuisine and The Arts and Entertainment.
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**AACSB Accreditation: What does this mean?
The Hallmark of Excellence in Business Education
The Stillman School was the first private business school in New Jersey to earn accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Decades later, the School continues to maintain professional accreditation from AACSB. Stillman is also the only school in northern New Jersey with both business and accounting accreditation – making it one of only 188 institutions worldwide to hold an additional, specialized AACSB Accreditation.
Why Does AACSB Accreditation Matter?
Recognition by AACSB International means that an institution commits to fulfill its mission, and continues to sustain and improve educational quality of its undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs according to the business or accounting standards of AACSB International as interpreted by its peer review team(s), accreditation committees and the Board of Directors. AACSB-accredited schools have the highest-caliber instructors, and offer the leading-edge courses and programs that businesses look for when hiring the leaders they need today — and tomorrow.
- AACSB-accredited schools provide high-quality education to their students
- Many top companies worldwide will only recruit from AACSB-accredited schools
- Business degrees from AACSB-accredited schools are recognized by universities all over the world
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