Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime

This Graduate Certificate is primarily for those currently working, or wishing to work, in fraud and financial crime deterrence, prevention, detection and investigation roles in the public, corporate and law enforcement sectors, as well as roles that require a base level knowledge of the fraud and financial crime control function. Throughout this course, you'll develop attributes to enable you to contribute more fully to the community. These attributes will be linked to the curriculum and individual assessment items.

Align your practice with contemporary knowledge

The Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime is designed to provide current and future fraud and financial crime control practitioners with a theoretical and practical foundation that instils a best practice approach to fraud and financial crime control.

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, the 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.

The Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime is the first in a series of courses from Charles Sturt University designed to provide you with a competitive edge in your career. This postgraduate degree supports those seeking to develop capability across fraud and financial crime deterrence, prevention, detection and investigation roles in the public, corporate and law enforcement sectors.

Recommended study pattern

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)

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.                

Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

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Indicative total fee $12,000

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:

• Financial Crime
• Policing
• Security
• Intelligence and Analysis
• Regulation
• Business
• Accounting
• Finance
• Law
• Criminology
• 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 similar to the course profile, including:

• Financial Crime
• Policing
• Security
• Intelligence and Analysis
• Regulation
• Business
• Accounting
• Finance
• Law
• Criminology
• 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:

• 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
• Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing principles and guidelines.

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.

Graduate Certificate in Fraud and Financial Crime

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.

Some online subjects include a compulsory or optional residential school. These are an opportunity to come on campus for between one and five days for face-to-face learning.

You'll meet your lecturers and classmates, put theory into practice in our facilities, and could take part in anything from exam prep workshops and guest speaker presentations, to lab work and research tutorials.

You can also take advantage of our on-campus accommodation, and access specific grants and financial assistance to help you attend.