Center for
Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management
Fueling the talent pipeline is just one way the world's premier internal audit program addresses business needs.
The LSU Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management helps students in any academic discipline develop both a philosophical and functional understanding of internal auditing, compliance, and risk management at an enterprise scale.
Established in 1985, as the LSU Center for Internal Auditing, the program was the world's first university-based internal auditing training program and has served as the model for numerous universities. In 2023, the program was renamed the LSU Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management (LSUCIA&CRM) in recognition of a growing focus on cyber threats.
4,000+
growing international network of LSUCIA&CRM graduates
80%
of LSUCIA&CRM graduates move into management with four years
Jumpstart your career.
Learn how any LSU student can benefit from the LSUCIA&CRM program.
Program Details
The LSUCIA&CRM program begins in January and ends in December. It follows a continuous improvement model that seeks new ways to deliver academic instruction and bring real-world best practices to its students. Instruction consists of activity-based learning that can:
- Add value
- Facilitate change
- Assess risk
- Enhance corporate governance
- Improve business processes
The Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management consists of three-to-five courses with an emphasis in internal auditing. Students must take a minimum of three courses to be considered as qualifying for the specialization designation. Several departments have differing course requirements for an internal auditing specialization. Contact lsucia@lsu.edu for specifics.
Learn about the program at an upcoming info session to be held on the following dates
at 5:30 p.m. in the BEC Auditorium (1510).
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Wednesday, Nov. 6
LSUCIA&CRM's unique and dynamic curriculum emphasizes tactical, strategic, and operational auditing as a value-added consultative function.
In order to receive a specialization or minor in internal auditing, completion of the program is required. The first course takes place in the spring, and the last course is offered in the fall. Students planning on earning a graduate degree at LSU can also begin the program as undergraduate students and complete the program as graduate students.
Undergraduate Program
Semester | Course |
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Spring | ACCT 3233 Internal Auditing I |
Summer | ACCT 4233 Case Studies in Internal Auditing |
Summer | ACCT 4333 Internship in Internal Auditing* |
Fall | ACCT 4234 Internal Auditing II |
Fall | ACCT 4237 Governance, Risk & Controls |
Graduate Program
Semester | Course |
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Spring | ACCT 7333 Graduate Internal Auditing |
Summer | ACCT 7232 Case Studies in Internal Auditing |
Summer | ACCT 7333 Internship in Internal Auditing* |
Fall | ACCT 7234 Operational Auditing |
Fall | ACCT 4237 Governance, Risk & Controls |
*Internship course is offered in the Spring, Summer and Fall semester.
For course descriptions, please refer to the LSU General Catalog.
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Undergraduate students: enrollment is open to students in any major; a minimum 3.0 GPA or 3.0 in the last 30 hours is required
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Graduate students admitted to any LSU graduate program are eligible to register for the program
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Practitioners are welcome in either the graduate or undergraduate program
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To register, a student needs to be enrolled at LSU, Baton Rouge as a full-time student or non-degree seeking student
The LSUCIA&CRM has a highly successful internship program. Through an internship, students receive on-the-job training which provides valuable learning experience in the field of internal auditing while earning academic credit toward graduation. Each summer, 100-150 students work on internal audit staffs across the country. The internship program has been expanded to include fall and spring internships. As of 2024, more than 2,900 LSUCIA&CRM students have been placed in internships.
Salary and Travel
LSUCIA&CRM interns receive paid internships and generally earn between $10 and $32
an hour, depending on location and company policy. The 2021 intern class earned $24
per hour on average. The amount of travel depends on the organization and the type
of audit engagement. Internal auditors are typically expected to travel 25 percent
of the time on average. Most auditors travel domestically; however, there are opportunities
to travel internationally.
Many highly recognized and prestigious local and international companies recruit from the LSUCIA&CRM program every fall. These companies seek to hire interns and full-time employees throughout the year, and the LSUCIA&CRM program facilitates the connection to recruiters. Recent companies that hired LSUCIA&CRM interns include:
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Amedisys
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BlueCross BlueShield
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Caesars Entertainment
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Crowe Horwath LLP
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Deloitte
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EisnerAmper
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Entergy
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Ernst & Young
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Fannie Mae
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Ferguson
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Fidelity Investments
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Goldman Sachs
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Grant Thornton
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Halliburton
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KPMG
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Lamar
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LWCC
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Marathon Petroleum
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Moss Adams
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Nabors Industries
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Nestlé-Purina
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PWC
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Protiviti
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Quanta Services
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Royal Bank of Canada (RSB)
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Schlumberger Limited (SLB)
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Stinnett & Associates
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Synchrony Financial
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Vulcan Materials
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Weaver
LSUCIA&CRM has no formal application process and is open to any student who meets
the program requirements. Interested students are encouraged to speak with an LSUCIA&CRM
representative; you can do so by attending one of the informational sessions held
each fall or emailing lsucia@lsu.edu to request a meeting.
Undergraduates who wish to pursue the specialization or minor must register for the
spring LSUCIA&CRM course (ACCT 3233) during the advance course scheduling period in
the fall. To declare the minor, please consult an academic advisor or counselor in
your senior college.
Graduate students who wish to pursue the specialization should speak with their faculty
advisor.
A Career in Internal Audit
Internal auditors take a holistic look at companies to minimize risk, drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and maximize effectiveness.
These professionals provide independent consulting and assurance that organizational governance, risk management, and control processes operate effectively. The curriculum has evolved to include a focus on cybersecurity risks, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, and the implications of artificial intelligence. Internal auditors are known for professionalism, objectivity, and the value-added impact they can have on an organization's success.
LSUCIA&CRM students receive career placement assistance during college and throughout their careers. Beyond internal auditing, alumni have opportunities in consulting, information technology, and risk service. Experiences gained through internal auditing provide an excellent overview of operations and business processes, which can lead to management positions. Eighty percent of our graduates move into management within four years.
LSUCIA&CRM has placed around 200 students from numerous academic disciplines in rewarding careers in the last five years. A new focus on cybersecurity and ESG will strengthen these impressive outcomes. Students can also count on a worldwide network of alumni.
Putting the cred in credentials
One of the main focuses of the LSUCIA&CRM program is certification. Internal audit courses offer valuable preparation for the IIA’s Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam, which full-time students may take before graduation. Professional certifications significantly enhance marketability and provide a head start on career development.
LSUCIA&CRM offers preparation for the following certification exams:
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA)
LSU CYBERSECURITY CLINIC
The LSUCIA&CRM program supports the LSU Cybersecurity Clinic, a collaborative effort between the university and the Louisiana Small Business Development Center, funded by the NSA. In addition to providing free consulting services and seminars to small businesses, the clinic offers select CIA&CRM students opportunities to enhance their cybersecurity education, gain experience, and earn professional certifications.
Flores MBA Specialization in Internal Audit
LSU offers the unique opportunity to complete a Flores MBA Program while receiving a specialization in internal auditing.
Your career opportunities will be significantly enhanced since you can interview with organizations that recruit Flores MBAs, as well as, the significantly larger group that recruits for internal auditing. Flores MBA placement is very high for both internships and full-time placement. Approximately 30 percent of the Flores MBAs at LSU select internal auditing as their specialization, the majority of which also receive internships through the program.
Undergraduate students majoring in business and immediately entering the One-Year MBA program can enroll in the CIA&CRM program during the spring semester of their senior year. This allows students to take the CIA&CRM case studies and an internship the summer after graduation and complete the CIA&CRM program in the fall semester of the MBA program.
Alumni Testimonials
LSUCIA&CRM's greatest endorsement is the success of its alumni. You will find these professionals leading departments and organizations around the globe.
Why internal auditing at LSU?
Contact Us
Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management
4000 Business Education Complex
501 South Quad Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-6221
lsucia@lsu.edu
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