Postgraduate Course in Financial Crime Risks and Governance
Overview
The University of Manchester offers a blended learning program for working professionals, designed to equip them with the knowledge and skills required to navigate complex business world issues related to financial crime risks, regulatory and governance problems, digital trust, and cybersecurity.
Course Highlights
- Three practical masterclasses per year
- Covers essential topics in financial crime risks, regulatory and governance problems, digital trust, and cybersecurity
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, students will be able to:
- Acquire theoretical and conceptual tools for determining financial crime risks
- Recognize the complexity of business world issues related to regulatory and governance problems
- Build on professional knowledge and experience with theory and concepts to inform strategy creation and operational policies
- Gain knowledge of how to interact with regulators and enforcement authorities
- Develop advanced skills in formulating original research questions, designing research projects, and critically engaging with high-level methodologies
Teaching and Learning
The course is delivered via a virtual learning environment (VLE) where students can access all course materials, online reading lists, podcasts, and the University’s extensive online library. The teaching material is designed to be highly engaging and includes video content, audio files, and textual materials.
Assessment
Assessments involve a mixture of written coursework, recorded presentations, and online tasks. Feedback on formative and summative assessments will be provided in written form via Blackboard with optional one-to-one meetings with the teaching staff.
Fees and Funding
- The total course tuition fee for entry in September 2024 is £10,500 (UK/EU/International)
- Employer funding and payment by instalments are also available.