Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance
Program code
5755
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 to 2 years full-time
2 to 4 years part-time (online only)
Credit points
160
Indicative fee
$36,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
Globally, financial crime and money laundering costs companies, governments and individuals more than $1.45 trillion, according to the World Economic Forum. Additionally, compliance obligations are ever evolving as regulatory requirements, technology advances and inefficient operations cause rise to new and various risks that need to be mitigated. The Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance will equip you with the knowledge you need to ensure compliance with various local and global regulations, as well as the tools you need to investigate inappropriate or illegal use of funds.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3400 | Graduate Certificate in Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 5755 | Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance (this program) | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This program is offered full-time and part-time at Nathan and Online in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2. With some courses also available at other campuses, you may choose to study a combination of online and on-campus.
Griffith offers courses over three 12 week trimesters a year. Some courses in this degree are taught over 6 weeks as part of the 12 week trimester and some courses taught over the 12 weeks of the trimester. Refer to the individual course links in the program structure for more information.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
This program will be offered full-time and part-time at Nathan and Online in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2. With some courses also available at other campuses, you may choose to study a combination of online and on-campus.
Griffith offers courses over three 12 week trimesters a year. Some courses in this degree are taught over 6 weeks as part of the 12 week trimester and some courses taught over the 12 weeks of the trimester. Refer to the individual course links in the program structure for more information.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
This program is also offered online. The online program is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). You will be classed as a part-time.
My career opportunities
The Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance will provide you with the skills you need to pursue a career in compliance, risk analysis, auditing or investigation. While all organisations need to be vigilant when it comes to financial crime, graduates will be in high demand in the financial sector, particularly in risk management and crime prevention roles. Completion of the program will prepare you for positions such as financial crime analyst; forensic accountant; anti-financial crime expert; anti-money laundering expert; counter-terrorism financing expert; and risk management officer.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Master of Financial Crime Investigation and Compliance (5755)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia