Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Review specialised knowledge of regulatory theory.
2. Evaluate emerging terrorism financing methodologies and state and non-state actor sponsorship of terrorism.
3. Examine predicate offences that generate proceeds of crime.
4. Analyse and compare contemporary examples of money laundering around the world.
5. Analyse and apply research methods appropriately to regulatory studies and make informed evidenced based decisions.
6. Synthesise knowledge to generate and communicate complex ideas in a range of mediums for a variety of audiences.
7. Analyse the role of organisational and leadership failures and their impact on the incidences of money laundering and terrorist financing.
8. Develop problem solving and professional skills with responsibility and accountability.

Designed for those who have an understanding of the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing function, the Graduate Certificate of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing from Charles Sturt University will position you to launch or progress your career in compliance, regulation, security, law enforcement or the banking and finance sectors.

This course offers a theoretical and practical foundation for students to develop a best practice approach to preventing money laundering and terrorist financing.

Study your way

Delivered online, this course gives you the flexibility to fit study around your existing work, family or other commitments. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing provides the platform for further studies towards a master's qualification in this area. Students who have successfully completed the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) certification examination will be awarded 8 points of credit (equivalent to one standard subject).

Develop insights into detecting and deterring financial crimes

Core subjects will provide you with the knowledge and skills to identify and prevent financial fraud. You'll examine and analyse specific criminal offences and develop your approach to successful financial crime investigation, prevention and management.

Tailored to meet the emerging needs of industry

Developed with extensive industry consultation across law enforcement, intelligence, regulatory, banking and finance sectors, this course is the only one of its kind offered at an Australian university. Learn from lecturers with expertise in the anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing field who will provide further applied context to your knowledge.

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS)

Established in 1993, Charles Sturt's Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS) is a leading provider of postgraduate research and education for professionals in law enforcement, emergency management and security. Faculty members are leaders in their fields and have significant experience and academic expertise - offering you a unique advantage in furthering your knowledge and expertise in this emerging field.

Recommended study pattern

A mandatory first enrolment on entering the courses will be JST537 Regulation of Crime, as this subject will give all students the foundational knowledge that will be necessary for later subjects. Due to the flexible nature of the rest of the program there is no prescribed enrolment pattern following the initial enrolment in JST537. Students may choose the order in which they study the subjects, taking into account any subjects which have assumed knowledge.

Note: the 2-point micro-subjects are delivered in the micro-sessions (12, 32, 42, 52, 72, 82).

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Indicative total fee $12,480

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• A completed Bachelor or Postgraduate Degree from a University or other Tertiary education provider (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) in a discipline area similar to the course profile, including: Policing; Security, Intelligence and Analysis; Counter-Terrorism, Regulation; Government Policy; Business; Accounting; Finance; Law; Criminal Justice or similar, OR
• A completed Bachelor or Postgraduate Degree from a University or other Tertiary education provider (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent) in any discipline area AND Currently employed in a position in a discipline area similar to the course profile, including: Policing; Security, Intelligence and Analysis; Counter-Terrorism, Regulation; Government Policy; Business; Accounting; Finance; Law; Criminal Justice or similar.

• Three (3) years of full-time work experience in a discipline area similar to the course profile. Discipline areas within the course profile include: Policing; Security, Intelligence and Analysis; Counter-Terrorism, Regulation; Government Policy; Business; Accounting; Finance; Law; Criminal Justice; Risk-based approaches to crime reduction; Crime prevention strategies; Money laundering and or the financing of terrorism typologies; or, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing principles and guidelines, OR
• Provide the Course Director with sufficient evidence of capability to undertake the Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants.