Become an In-Demand Specialist in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance
Careers in financial crime investigation and compliance are booming. Advance your career in this cutting-edge sector with a specialist
qualification from Griffith University.
Our award programs in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance bring together world-class expertise in forensic accounting, criminology and cyber security to give you a unique skill set in this growing field.
Bachelor of Business - Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance Major
The world is evolving, with a clear shift away from outdated business practices. The new Bachelor of Business is an alternative to more traditional business degrees, combining new skills, new values and new opportunities relevant for the new economy. It's a whole new way of thinking for a whole new generation of business professionals.
The modern business practices of adaptivity, creativity, diversity and sustainable business are ingrained in the new degree, so that you graduate with the skills needed for the rewarding career opportunities that the new economy brings.
Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance Major
Globally, financial crime and money laundering costs companies, governments and individuals more than $1.45 trillion, according to the World Economic Forum. With this major, you'll join this ever-evolving world of investigation and compliance, discovering how regulatory requirements, technology advances and inefficient operations cause rise to new risks and gain the tools to mitigate them.
Outcomes
You will be prepared for a range of career paths, including roles in financial crime compliance, sanctions management, anti-bribery and corruption compliance, investigation of anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing, forensic accounting, data management and analysis, risk management, regulatory advisory, and fraud prevention. These career opportunities are available in various sectors including banking and finance, law enforcement, and regulatory bodies.
Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance
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 Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance is a 40CP program, with a duration of 0.5 years full time or 1 year part-time (alternative part-time options may be available) and will equip you with fundamental knowledge in the area of financial crime investigation and compliance and provide a pathway to the Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance.
Career Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance will equip you with the foundational knowledge you need to pursue an operational career in the financial industry with the necessary knowledge to observe and report inappropriate or illegal use of funds. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, you can also gain entry to the Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance.
Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance
Financial crime is an increasingly important interdisciplinary area that requires specialist trained staff to identify and report illegal financial activities across a span of industries. Financial crime investigators and compliance officers help safeguard the financial system and the economy, which ultimately benefits all members of society.
Currently there is a shortage of qualified anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) experts to monitor and minimise the risk, and the increase in regulation will exacerbate this shortage. There is high demand for this expertise in the banking, finance, insurance, superannuation, gaming and law enforcement industries with future regulation likely to also include industries such as real estate, jewellers, motor car brokers, accountants, lawyers and more.
In response to this demand, Griffith University has introduced the Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance program. The program has multiple admission pathways to suit a range of industry and academic experiences. Undertaking this program will prepare you for a range of career paths, including roles in financial crime compliance, sanctions management, anti-bribery and corruption compliance, investigation of anti-money laundering/counter-terrorism financing, forensic accounting, data management and analysis, risk management, regulatory advisory, fraud prevention, and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
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Research expertise and opportunities
A variety of research opportunities exist for Honours, Masters, PhD and post-doctoral research students. Scholarships are also available.
If you'd like more information on how you can undertake research studies with the Academy, please contact the Secretariat via email.