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Degree details
Delivered online, this course gives you the flexibility to fit study around your existing commitments.
Use research outcomes to develop policy-
The primary aim of this financial crime master's is to produce graduates capable of successfully completing research that results in a distinct contribution to knowledge. On completion of this course you'll be capable of performing a range of research, policy and planning roles across industry, the finance sector, government agencies and departments, regulators, law enforcement agencies and academia.
Align your knowledge with current practice-
As part of this program you'll undertake a study of practical fraud and financial crime control methodologies from across Australia and the rest of the world. You'll develop and implement your skills in identifying and researching current issues impacting upon your work environment, and transform the findings of your research into best practice policy. This course will also hone your ability to critically assess current policies and evaluate new and emerging trends in fraud and financial crime deterrence, prevention, detection and investigation.
Articulation agreements currently exist for a detectives training course at a well-known and well-regarded law enforcement agency, as well as for students who have successfully completed the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) certification examination.
This qualification enhances the specialist fraud and financial crime knowledge of professionals in existing financial crime control positions. It also provides the necessary specialist knowledge for those seeking to transition into fraud and financial crime control roles across a range of sectors and occupational positions, including, but not limited to, auditors, crime prevention staff, financial crime analysts, forensic accountants, financial services staff, law enforcement staff, national security staff, public and private sector investigators, regulators and risk specialists.
Higher education
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: -
- Financial Crime;
- Policing
- Security;
- Intelligence and Analysis;
- Regulation;
- Business;
- Accounting;
- Finance;
- Law;
- Criminology; or,
- 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:
- Financial Crime;
- Policing;
- Security;
- Intelligence and Analysis;
- Regulation;
- Business;
- Accounting;
- Finance;
- Law;
- Criminology; or,
- Criminal Justice or similar.
Work and Life
Three (3) years of full time work experience in a discipline area similar to the course profile. Discipline areas within the course profile include: -
- Financial Crime;
- Policing;
- Security;
- Intelligence and Analysis;
- Regulation;
- Business;
- Accounting;
- Finance;
- Law;
- Criminology;
- Criminal Justice or similar;
- 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 Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing.
If you’ve studied before, you may be able to fast-track your postgraduate degree with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, you could be awarded credit for your postgraduate degree. Get in touch to see if you’re eligible for credit based on your previous qualifications or industry experience.
Students who have successfully completed the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) certification examination will be awarded a transfer credit (TCR) of 8 points.
Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
The Master of Fraud and Financial Crime from Charles Sturt University aims to meet the educational needs of those with responsibility for fraud and financial crime deterrence, prevention, detection and investigation in the public, corporate and law enforcement sectors.
Recommended Study Pattern
The courses consist of a coursework stream and a research stream, students are advised to verify their subject selection after completing the Graduate Certificate or equivalent subjects for enrolment in the correct stream.
Coursework
Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime (32 points)
The following subjects:
JST542 Criminology of Financial Crime (Mandatory first enrolment)
JST546 Fraud and Financial
JST547 Technology and Financial Crime
Restricted elective subject (total of 8 points)
Graduate Diploma of Fraud and Financial Crime (64 points)
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate plus:
JST543 Ethics and Professional Practice
JST462 Corporate Governance
JST412 Financial Crime Control and Risk Management
Restricted elective subject (total of 8 points)
Master of Fraud and Financial Crime (96 points)
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma plus:
Compulsory subjects:
JST544 Leadership and Strategic Thinking
JST540 Independent Knowledge Integration: Theory and Professional Practice
Restricted elective subjects (total of 16 points)
Research
Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime (32 points)
JST542 Criminology of Financial Crime (Mandatory first enrolment)
JST546 Fraud and Financial Crime
JST547 Technology and Financial Crime
Restricted elective subject (total of 8 points)
Graduate Diploma of Fraud and Financial Crime (64 points)
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate plus:
JST543 Ethics and Professional Practice
JST462 Corporate Governance
JST412 Financial Crime Control and Risk Management
JST544 Leadership and Strategic Thinking
Master of Fraud and Financial Crime (96 points)
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma plus:
JST530 Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal (16)
JST531 Dissertation (16)
OR
EMG505 Work Based Project (16)
EMG506 Literature Review (16)
Restricted Electives
Choose from the following:
ACC501 Business Accounting & Finance
ACC549 Financial Literacy (2)
ACC585 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
ACG508 Accounting Standards, Applications and Disclosures
ACG511 Interpreting and Communicating Accounting
ACG512 Data Analysis for Financial Decision-making
CCI551 Networking and Building Perspectives (2)
CCI552 Developing Media Relationships (2)
CCI553 External Communication Strategies (2)
CUS423 Environment Taxation
CUS520 Excise
CUS522 International Supply Chain Management
ECO511 Economics for Business
FIN516 Corporate Finance
FIN530 Financial Markets and Instruments
FIN531 Investments Analysis
GPM414 Organisational Communication
GPM425 Applied Management in Law Enforcement and Security
GPM428 Operational Command
ITC578 Dark Web
ITC595 Information Security
ITC596 IT Risk Management
ITC597 Digital Forensics
JST409 Investigations Principles
JST450 Introduction to Intelligence
JST452 Intelligence Management
JST495 Intelligence and Analytics
JST497 Multi-Agency Investigations
JST536 Emerging Issues and Professional Practices in Trans-national Crime Investigations
JST537 Regulation of Crime
JST538 Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Due Diligence
JST549 White-Collar Psychopaths (2)
JST550 Dark Markets (2)
JST551 Trade Based Money Laundering (2)
JST552 Dirty Money (2)
LAW504 Business and Corporations Law
LAW505 Taxation 1
LAW532 Negotiating and Managing Conflict (2)
LAW540 Australian Law & Legal System
LAW545 Taxation Strategies
MGM502 Leading Change (2)
MGM503 Motivating and Influencing People (2)
MGM505 Strategic Management (2)
MGM506 Strategic People Management (2)
MGT598 Business Research
Note: the 2-point micro-subjects are delivered in the micro-sessions (12, 32, 42, 52, 72, 82)
Award Requirements
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
Master of Fraud and Financial Crime
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.