INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CRIME

LCR3IFC

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject offers critical perspectives on international financial crime. We will explore the nature and complexity of international financial crime in its various forms, including insider trading and market manipulation, money laundering, terrorist financing, investment fraud and insolvent trading. Specific emphasis will be placed on the legal, policy and regulatory challenges posed by international financial crime and as well as strategies to combat this form of criminality.'

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLouis de Koker

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesClass discussions, mid-semester assignment, examination.

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementMust complete 180 credit points

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

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Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorN/A

YearN/A

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherN/A

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an ability to work with a systematic body of knowledge in the field of international financial crime
02. Apply critical understanding of the professional, social, economic, cultural and ethical dimensions of the discipline
03. Demonstrate an ability to think critically and creatively about issues relevant to international financial crime
04. Demonstrate an ability to undertake academic research relevant to the discipline

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, LTU Term 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLouis de Koker

Class requirements

Block ModeWeek: 2 - 7
Four 6.00 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via blended.
This subject is offered in block mode. Please check the Law School notice board for further information on dates.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Lecture and reading-related multiple choice tests (1,000 words equivalent). Tasks will be completed on LMS.

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3

Annotated bibliography (1,200)

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO4

Research essay (2,300 words). Assignment will be submitted on LMS.

N/AAssignmentIndividualNo60 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4