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Study Details: 2 Years
The Albert Gubay Business School is the only institution globally to offer the Illicit Finance MBA – a ground-breaking qualification awarding an MBA alongside a professional designation of Financial Intelligence Specialist (FIS).
The Illicit Finance MBA combines specialisms in national security and financial intelligence with a management toolkit necessary to navigate and operate effectively within the evolving landscapes of defence and national security, at both national and global levels. This specialised programme delves into the legal, regulatory, and due diligence aspects of detecting and mitigating threats to national security, while taking a global perspective on stakeholders with criminal intent.
Delivered through distance learning on a part-time basis using proven technology, the programme integrates materials, previously only available in self-study mode, from ManchesterCF, an established provider of financial intelligence qualifications to industry practitioners worldwide.
The Illicit Finance MBA is designed to enhance career prospects for specialists in national security and defence, as well as those interested in entering this field. The programme is tailored for military, security and defence personnel, civil servants, government officials, and policymakers. Target audiences include professionals in the Five Eyes countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States) and other similar networks (9 Eyes, 14 Eyes, etc).
The programme provides a comprehensive exploration of illicit finance, focusing on key areas such as money laundering, terrorism financing, fraud, and sanctions evasion.
This advanced learning experience provides specialist subjects, including Introduction to Financial Crime, National Security Aspects of Financial Crime, Human Aspects of Financial Crime, and Institutional Perspectives of Financial Crime.
The programme also develops management competencies through study of People & Organisational Behaviour, Managing Resources, Managing Change, and Corporate Strategy. Combined, the modules equip participants for senior positions within the sectors.
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change.
The Illicit Finance MBA is a distance learning programme, a unique combination of interactive online sessions and self-study. Designed to make life easier for busy professionals, it minimises time away from the office and therefore has less impact on the day-to-day operation of the business and the students’ working day.
Full Programme
Entry to the full programme will be considered for applicants who meet the following criteria:
*The required work experience can include experience within the financial services industry, law enforcement, regulatory bodies, or those wishing to enter the financial compliance industry.
Accelerated Programme (AP) - Significant AML Professional Experience
Entry to the accelerated programme will be considered for applicants with significant Anti-Money Laundering professional experience (who may also have ACAMS or ICA Diploma). An exemption will be given to Introduction to Financial Crime & Compliance (30 credit) and possibly Managing Resources (15 Credit), providing that the candidate can demonstrate previous study of Research Methods and Managerial Economics at postgraduate level.
Accelerated Programme (AAP) - Holders of a Recognised MBA
Exemptions from the following 4 (15 credit) management modules - Corporate Strategy, People & Organisational Behaviour, Managing Change and Managing Resources, are available for candidates who have completed a recognised MBA or related master’s degree.
Short Accelerated Programme (SAP) - Holders of a Recognised MBA and Significant AML Professional Experience
Exemptions from the following 4 (15 credit) management modules - Corporate Strategy, People & Organisational Behaviour, Managing Change and Managing Resources, are available for candidates who have completed a recognised MBA or related master’s degree.
An exemption from Introduction to Financial Crime & Compliance (30 credit) in recognition of significant ‘AML professional experience’ (who may also have ACAMS or ICA Diploma) together having completed Research Methods at postgraduate level.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must have a high level of fluency in the English language. If your native language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that you have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English:
The Illicit Finance MBA programme recognises prior learning, where previous qualifications can lead to module exemptions where the syllabus has earlier been covered. As well as the full programme, it can be studied as an Accelerated, Short Accelerated and on a Standalone Module Basis.
The route you study will be determined by your level of qualification and work experience. Once your application has been submitted and reviewed, the admissions team will notify you which study route you have qualified for.
See below further information on the structure of each study route.
Please note module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change.
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