Fraud Investigation (Graduate Diploma)

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Year

2011

Award

Graduate Diploma in Fraud Investigation

Length

0.5 years part-time (2-week intensive block mode)

Campuses

Melbourne (City)

Course description

This course provides an integrated program of theory, practice and research into fraud investigation and includes the study of criminology, criminal justice systems, social policy, and social order. Students are introduced to ethics and good corporate governance, and how the latter can enhance the capacity of the fraud investigator to recommend action to reduce opportunities for fraud. Students also learn how to develop policies, procedures and standards to manage fraud risk in the corporate environment.

The practical aspects of fraud investigation include crime investigation, crime scenes, examination of exhibits, interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, forensic evidence, case management, practical training and preparation and presentation of evidence in Moot Courts. Graduates may be granted some credit towards the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Course structure

In addition to completing the Graduate Certificate in Fraud Investigation, students undertake a further four compulsory subjects (eight subjects in total).

Contact hours

Subjects are delivered in one 3 hour lecture per week for seven weeks or in block mode of 3 days of 7 hours.

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 1 July.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $9015 (60 credit points) - students receive 60 credit points' credit for the Graduate Certificate.
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

Graduate Certificate in Fraud Investigation.

Semester starts

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Additional information

For information regarding start dates, view the course flyer.

Career opportunities

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

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Professional Investigators.

Contact information

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