LSU Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management

Fueling the talent pipeline for audit, compliance, and cybersecurity leadership

Established in 1985, LSUCIA&CRM pioneered university-based internal auditing. Today the center integrates audit, analytics, cybersecurity, and governance to prepare multidisciplinary leaders who can assess risk, improve business processes, and safeguard organizations at scale.

4,000+

Global LSUCIA&CRM alumni and practitioners

80%

Graduates move into management within four years

1985

World’s first university-based internal audit program

Recruiting & Advisory Partners

Hundreds of organizations rely on LSU graduates to lead internal audit, cybersecurity, and risk advisory functions. A sample of recent campus partners includes:

Amedisys
BlueCross BlueShield
Caesars Entertainment
Crowe
Deloitte
Entergy
EY
Fannie Mae
Grant Thornton
Halliburton
KPMG
Marathon Petroleum
Protiviti
PWC
Royal Bank of Canada
Schlumberger
Synchrony Financial
Weaver

Program Pillars

Program Details

  • January–December cohort model that pairs academic rigor with practitioner rotations.
  • Activity-based learning focused on delivering value, driving change, and enhancing governance.
  • Open to undergraduate, graduate, and practitioner learners who meet program requirements.

Career Readiness & Credentials

  • Exam preparation across CIA, CISA, CISSP, CRMA, CFE, CPA, and CFSA.
  • Weekly practitioner engagements and advisory governance from 70+ organizations.
  • Dedicated career placement assistance during the program and across alumni careers.

Cybersecurity & Risk Innovation

  • NSA-funded Center for Internal Auditing and Cybersecurity Risk Management providing assessments for small businesses.
  • Research tracks ESG, AI, regulatory change, and emerging control requirements.
  • Student-led threat briefings, conference presentations, and faculty-guided publications.

Curriculum Timeline

Undergraduate Sequence

Complete the five-course specialization or internal auditing minor through the spring-to-fall cohort.

SemesterCourse
SpringACCT 3233 Internal Auditing I
SummerACCT 4233 Case Studies in Internal Auditing
SummerACCT 4333 Internship in Internal Auditing (Spring / Summer / Fall)
FallACCT 4234 Internal Auditing II
FallACCT 4237 Governance, Risk & Controls

Graduate Sequence

Flores MBA and other graduate students launch in spring and align internships with one-year MBA timelines.

SemesterCourse
SpringACCT 7333 Graduate Internal Auditing
SummerACCT 7232 Case Studies in Internal Auditing
SummerACCT 7333 Internship in Internal Auditing (Spring / Summer / Fall)
FallACCT 7234 Operational Auditing
FallACCT 4237 Governance, Risk & Controls

Program Requirements

  • Undergraduate students from any major with a 3.0 GPA (or 3.0 in the last 30 hours).
  • Graduate students admitted to any LSU graduate program are eligible to participate.
  • Practitioners and non-degree seeking students may join with faculty approval.
  • Declare during fall advance scheduling—spring ACCT 3233 launches each cohort.

Internship Program

  • 100–150 paid internships each summer with audit, advisory, and cyber risk teams nationwide.
  • Expanded placements during fall and spring to align with practitioner demand.
  • Structured academic credit and on-the-job coaching linked to program competencies.
  • Partner network includes Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PWC, Protiviti, Goldman Sachs, and more.

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Contact the Center

LSU Center for Internal Auditing & Cybersecurity Risk Management
4000 Business Education Complex
501 South Quad Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Phone: 225-578-6221
Email: lsucia@lsu.edu

Follow LSUCIA&CRM on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for practitioner visits, student spotlights, and clinic highlights.

Ready to join the next cohort?

Attend a fall information session, connect with student ambassadors, or email the center to map your timeline. Undergraduate students should register for ACCT 3233 during fall scheduling; graduate students can align participation with MBA or MAcc pathways.

Whether you’re pursuing the specialization, expanding executive education, or recruiting LSU talent, LSUCIA&CRM is ready to collaborate.