Master in Fraud Protection

Overview

In recent years the nature of fraud has changed and the impact of information technology means that there are now opportunities to commit fraud that did not exist in the past.

Our MA program aims to fill a gap where professional financial fraud is examined from different viewpoints including financial fraud, accounting fraud and banking fraud. It will provide students with an understanding of what motivates fraud and how to detect it. The student not only obtain theoretical skills, but will also obtain practical skills and an awareness of the limitations of the theory that he is being taught.

This Program will provide the students with the necessary skills to properly manage the process of investigating fraud and to create a counter fraud culture within organizations.

The courses take an innovative, case-study led approach to learning, incorporating practical elements to provide you with simulated industry experience based on a real case study, which runs throughout the course. With input from industry The student will also have the opportunity to practice investigation skills as well as to think critically and holistically at a management level.

Our Program is designed for graduates and professionals both within and outside the counter fraud industry looking to enhance their understanding of the management of the fraud investigation process, the student will be given the opportunity to explore areas of fraud in greater depth.

Goals

Fraud Protection Program's Goals

1. Strengthen the students understanding of contemporary and evolving fraud management practices.
2. Develop the students’ understanding of international laws and regulations governing fraud.
3. Provide students with the ability to apply knowledge of accounting, finance and risk management effectively to detect and prevent fraud.
4. Improve students’ knowledge of technology securing organizational data and the techniques used to strengthen information security and cybersecurity.
5. Provide students with the skills to investigate complex fraud by analyzing organizational data. 
6. Strengthen students’ capacity to engage in fraud and risk management research and to communicate findings effectively. 
7. Instill within the students an understanding of their legal and professional responsibility and ethical obligations when investigating questions of fraud.