查尔斯特大学

The Master of Fraud and Financial Crime from Charles Sturt University (CSU) 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.

Consolidate your industry expertise and leadership across the increasingly complex arena of white-collar crime with CSU's Master of Fraud and Financial Crime.

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.

Course highlights

Study at your own place and pace

Delivered online, this course provides the flexibility to enable you to fit study around your existing work, family or other commitments.

Use research outcomes to develop policy

The primary aim of CSU's Master of Fraud and Financial Crime 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

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.

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGPS)

Established in 1993, CSU'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.

Career opportunities

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.

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