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Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing Articulated Set
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Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
The Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing produces graduates capable of successfully completing research or an intensive special studies project which results in a distinct contribution to knowledge in the anti-money laundering/counter terrorist financing field. The graduates should be capable of performing a range of research, policy and planning roles within the security, law enforcement and private sector. Graduates will be expected to identify and research current issues impacting on their work environment and transform the findings of their research into 'best practice' policy. It will aim to produce students with the ability to critically assess current policies and evaluate new and emerging trends in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing practice. This program will engage students in a study of practical Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing methodologies, not only within Australia but throughout the world.
The Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing is designed to build on the learning, knowledge and skills obtained by students by successfully completing the Graduate Certificate. The Graduate Diploma provide current and future Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing practitioners with a higher degree of theoretical and practical knowledge that will instils a professional approach to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing. The course is primarily focused on those currently, or wishing to, work in security, law enforcement and the private sector that have a general understanding of the anti-money laundering/counter terrorist financing function. Through the completion of this course, students will also further develop broader graduate attributes articulated by CSU so that they can contribute more fully to the community. These attributes will be linked to the curriculum and individual assessment items.
The Graduate Certificate of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing is designed to provide current and future Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing practitioners with a theoretical and practical foundation that instils in graduates a best practice approach to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing prevention. The course is primarily focused on those currently, or wishing to, work in security, law enforcement and the private sector but with a base level knowledge of the anti-money laundering/counter terrorist financing function. Through the completion of this course, students will also develop broader graduate attributes articulated by CSU so that they can contribute more fully to the community. These attributes will be linked to the curriculum and individual assessment items.
- Award Names
- Availability
- Duration
- Admission
- Credit
- Articulation
- Graduation
- Course Structure
- Enrolment Pattern
- Residential School
The course includes the following awards:
Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing GradCertAntiMonLaund&CountTerrorFinancng
Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing GradDipAntiMonLaund&CountTerrorFinancng
Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing MAntiMonLaund&CountTerrorFinancng
Course Study Modes and Locations
Graduate Certificate in Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing (1313ML)
Distance Education - Manly
Graduate Diploma of Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing (1613ML)
Distance Education - Manly
Master of Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing (1713ML)
Distance Education - Manly
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Normal course duration
Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Full-time 1.5 years (3.0 sessions)
Part-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Full-time .5 years (1.0 sessions)
Part-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Admission criteria
CSU Admission PolicyMaster of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
An applicant for admission to candidature for a Master of Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing shall have an appropriate Bachelors degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of three years (full-time equivalent).
or
Complete all of the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing at a credit level or above or an equivalent graduate diploma completed at an Australian university or overseas equivalent.
Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
A degree in a relevant field or its equivalent in professional experience and qualifications are required. Examples of equivalence include police service detective training and more than three years investigative experience; or more than three years industry experience and associated industry training in a non-police Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing role.
Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
A degree in a relevant field or its equivalent in professional experience and qualifications are required. Examples of equivalence include police service detective training and more than three years investigative experience; or more than three years industry experience and associated industry training in a non-police Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing role
Credit
CSU Credit PolicyMaster of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Students who have successful completed the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) certification examination with be awarded a TCR of 8 points.
Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Students who have successful completed the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) certification examination with be awarded a TCR of 8 points.
Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
Students who have successful completed the Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) certification examination with be awarded a TCR of 8 points.
Articulation
The Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
Graduation requirements
Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.
Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Financing
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
Course Structure
The course consists of:
(1) subjects equalling 32 points for the Graduate Certificate of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing; and
(2) subjects building on the knowledge obtained by students in the Graduate Certificate equalling 64 points for the Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing; and
(3) subjects building on the knowledge obtained by students in the Graduate Diploma equalling 96 points for the Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing.
(1) Graduate Certificate of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
The following core subjects:
JST412 Financial Crime Control and Risk Management (8 Points)
JST498 Foundations in Financial Crime (16 Points)
TCR awarded for successful completion of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) certification examination (8 Points)
(2) Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and 32 points from the following:
JST499 Investigating Financial Crime - Prosecuting Financial Crime (16 points)
Plus 2 x 8 point 400 level elective subjects or 1 x 16 point 400 level elective subject from the subjects offered by the AGSPS.
(3) Masters in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma and 32 points from the following:
JST529 Contemporary Issues in Financial Crime (16 points)
Plus 2 x 8 point 500 level elective subjects or 1 x 16 point 500 level elective subject from the subjects offered by the AGSPS.
OR
(3) Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma and 32 points from the following:
JST530 Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal (16 Points)
JST531 Dissertation (16 Points)
Enrolment Pattern
(1) Graduate Certificate of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
The following core subjects:
JST412 Financial Crime Control and Risk Managment (8 Points)
JST498 Foundations in Financial Crime (16 Points)
TCR awarded for successful completion of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) certification examination (8 Points)
(2) Graduate Diploma of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
Successfully completion of the Graduate Certificate and 32 points from the following:
JST499 Investigating Financial Crime - Prosecuting Financial Crime (16 points)
Plus 2 x 8 point 400 level elective subjects or 1 x 16 point 400 level elective subject from the subjects offered by the AGSPS.
(3) Masters in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
Successfully completion of the Graduate Diploma and 32 points from the following:
JST529 Contemporary Issues in Financial Crime (16 points)
Plus 2 x 8 point 500 level elective subjects or 1 x 16 point 500 level elective subject from the subjects offered by the AGSPS.
OR
(3) Master of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing
Successfully completion of the Graduate Diploma and 32 points from the following:
JST530 Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal (16 Points)
JST531 Dissertation (16 Points)
Residential School
Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.
JST530 Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.
Contact
Current Students
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure you will need to contact your Course Director. You can find the name and contact details for your Course Director in your offer letter or contact your School office.
Prospective Students
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.
The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.