Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance

Graduates of the Master of Financial Crime Investigations and Compliance will have a body of advanced knowledge of theoretical and technical concepts which includes a wide selection of interdisciplinary knowledge acquisition such as concepts in financial crime law and regulation, psychology and criminology, forensic accounting, investigative tools, risk management and governance, accounting, and information technology, and, an understanding of the principles and methods that underpin research in these fields. 

Globally, financial crime and money laundering costs companies, governments and individuals more than $1.45 trillion, according to the World Economic Forum. Additionally, compliance obligations are ever evolving as regulatory requirements, technology advances and inefficient operations cause rise to new and various risks that need to be mitigated. The Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance will equip you with the knowledge you need to ensure compliance with various local and global regulations, as well as the tools you need to investigate inappropriate or illegal use of funds.

This program is offered full-time and part-time at Nathan and Online in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2. With some courses also available at other campuses, you may choose to study a combination of online and on-campus. 

Recommended study pattern

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Financial Crime Regulation and Compliance
• Forensic Accounting, Fraud and Investigation
• Information Policy and Governance
• Fundamentals of Cyber Security

Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you. 

Award requirements

For the award of Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance (MFCIC), if eligible to complete this program in 1 year (1 year Pathway), you must acquire 80 credit points as prescribed below:

• 80 credit points for the Core module

For the award of Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance (MFCIC), if eligible to complete this program in 1.5 years (1.5 year Pathway), you must acquire 120 credit points as prescribed below:

• 80 credit points for the Core module, and40 credit points for the Flexible module

For the award of Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance (MFCIC), if eligible to complete this program in 2 years (2 year Pathway), you must acquire 160 credit points as prescribed below:

• 40 credit points for the Foundation module, and80 credit points for the Core module, and40 credit points for the Flexible module

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.

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Indicative total fee $61,000

The amounts shown here are 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.

With a network of campuses spanning three cities in South East Queensland, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from over one hundred countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.

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To be eligible for admission to the Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance, you must have one of: 

1 year program (80CP): 

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; AND a minimum 2 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant ^professional experience.

1.5 Year program (120CP): 

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.

2 year program (160CP): 

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; OR A combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal, and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to one of the above.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including:

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE.
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training.
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.