Fraud Investigation (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Graduate Diploma in Fraud Investigation
Length
One year part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne (City)
Course description
The Graduate Diploma in Fraud Investigation 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 will be introduced to ethics and good corporate governance and how this can enhance the capacity of the fraud investigator to recommend action to reduce the opportunities for fraud. Additionally, they will learn how to develop policies, procedures and standards to manage fraud risk in the corporate environment.
The practical aspects of investigating fraud will 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 of the program 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 are required to undertake a further four compulsory subjects, for a total of eight subjects.
Contact hours
Subjects are delivered in one 3hour lecture per week for seven weeks or in block mode of 3 days of 7 hours.
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.
Fee type
Fees
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative fees (2010): $17,010 (per 120 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
Prerequisite for this course is the Graduate Certificate in Fraud Investigation.
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
Membership of the Australian Institute of Professional Investigators. Credit of up to four units towards Master of Business Administration, La Trobe University.
Contact information
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Telephone: 1300 135 045
Email: study@latrobe.edu.au
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover