Fraud Investigation (Graduate Certificate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Graduate Certificate in Fraud Investigation
Length
One year part-time or a two-week intensive block mode (primarily for interstate students).
Campuses
Melbourne (City)
Course description
This course has been designed with the key objective of working with the business community to increase the awareness of fraud-related offences. The course is practically oriented and includes case studies and scenarios. It includes the subject areas of 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 of the program may be granted some credit towards the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Course structure
Students are required to complete four compulsory subjects.
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.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University (contact details below).
Fee type
Fees
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative fee (2010): $8505 (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/pg/Additional costs (AUD)
Police check required
Prerequisites
Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree or diploma of at least three years' full-time duration (or equivalent) plus substantial work experience in a relevant field. Experienced practitioners may gain entry without these academic qualifications in special cases. All applicants are required to provide references.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Career opportunities
Graduates will have increased knowledge and skills to undertake fraud and other financial investigations in either the private or public sector.
Professional recognition
10 Credit points towards full membership of the Certified Fraud Examiners Association, USA.
Contact information
Enquire Online
Subscribe to regular updates on courses and events.
Future Students Centre
Telephone: 1300 135 045
Email: study@latrobe.edu.au
--------------------------
Faculty of Law and Management
Visit the Faculty website
All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover