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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime

  • Graduate Certificate

Combat the growing threat of financial crime with practical skills and advanced criminology theory! Studying the Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime with Charles Sturt will help you develop the specialised knowledge and industry connections you'll need to thrive in the complex field of financial crime investigation.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov
Domestic Fees
$13,200 per year

About this course

Overview

Combat the growing threat of financial crime with practical skills and advanced criminology theory! Studying the Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime with Charles Sturt will help you develop the specialised knowledge and industry connections you'll need to thrive in the complex field of financial crime investigation. And if you want to study further, you'll be able to seamlessly transition into either the Graduate Diploma or the Master of Financial Crime.

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime blends criminology with practical strategy, focusing on the causal factors behind criminal behaviour and organisational vulnerabilities. You'll gain expertise in risk assessment, applying research methods and leveraging technology to prevent and manage financial crime. Experience flexible study with online learning your way, with a schedule designed to fit around life and work.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Graduate Diploma of Financial Crime
  • Master of Financial Crime

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor or Postgraduate Degree from a University or other Tertiary education provider (Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent).

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Combat the growing threat of financial crime with practical skills and advanced criminology theory! Studying the Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime with Charles Sturt will help you develop the specialised knowledge and industry connections you'll need to thrive in the complex field of financial crime investigation. And if you want to study further, you'll be able to seamlessly transition into either the Graduate Diploma or the Master of Financial Crime.

The Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime blends criminology with practical strategy, focusing on the causal factors behind criminal behaviour and organisational vulnerabilities. You'll gain expertise in risk assessment, applying research methods and leveraging technology to prevent and manage financial crime. Experience flexible study with online learning your way, with a schedule designed to fit around life and work.

Career pathways

Graduates will be prepared for roles across many sectors including banking and non-bank financial institutions, insurance, law enforcement, regulatory bodies, government agencies and corporate security across fintech businesses in Australia and around the world. You could make your mark as a financial crime analyst, a compliance and risk manager for a large or small business, a fraud investigator, a cybercrime specialist, or even a policy adviser in financial crime investigation and compliance in government or private enterprise. Or you could add your expertise to the wealth of knowledge around the causes of and preventing financial crime by completing vital research.

Course structure

Core subjects (32 pts)CodeSubjectCredit PointsJST412Financial Crime Control and Risk Management8 credit ptsJST542Criminology of Financial Crime8 credit ptsJST547Technology and Financial Crime8 credit ptsJST560Cultural Competency in Security Studies8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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