Fraud Investigation (Graduate Certificate)

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Year

2011

Award

Graduate Certificate in Fraud Investigation

Length

1 year part-time or two-week intensive block mode (primarily for interstate students)

Campuses

Melbourne (City)

Course description

This course works with the business community to increase awareness of fraud-related offences. It is practically oriented and includes case studies and scenarios. Subject areas include investigation, powers of search and seizure, forensic evidence, rules of evidence, elements of fraud-related offences, the Crimes Act, legal professional privilege, criminology, computer crime, accounting investigations, ethics and court procedures.

The extensive practical component provides the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained throughout the course and includes sessions on interviewing witnesses, crime scene investigation conducted under the guidance of the Major Fraud Investigation Division, providing evidence in court and preparing a report on an investigation. Graduates may be granted some credit towards the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Course structure

Students complete four compulsory subjects: Forensic Accounting and Criminology, Fraud Investigation, Fraud Prevention and Detection, and Legal Framework.

Contact hours

This course has been designed to meet the needs of working professionals and consists of one year of part-time study conducted at the City Campus and delivered as one three-hour evening session per week. The course is also offered as an intensive program held over two weeks and caters for the needs of distance students.

Subject details

Melbourne (City)

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

Apply direct to the University.
Applications close 14 January.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $9015 (60 credit points)

The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Police check required.

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree or diploma of at least three years' full-time duration (or equivalent) and substantial work experience in a relevant field. In special cases, experienced practitioners may gain entry without these academic qualifications. All applicants must provide references.

Semester starts

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Additional information

For information regarding start dates, view the course flyer.

Career opportunities

Graduates have increased knowledge and skills to undertake fraud and other financial investigations in either the private or public sector.

Professional recognition

The course facilitates 10 credit points towards full membership of the Certified Fraud Examiners Association, USA.

Contact information

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