Master's Program in Economic Crimes

NAUSS NAUSS Academic Programs Programmes Master's Program in Economic Crimes

Language of the Program: Arabic.

Duration of Study: Two academic years (four semesters).

Tuition fees: 100,000 Saudi Riyals.

Master's Program in Economic Crimes

Economic crimes and financial fraud represent significant threats to the economic development plans and programs of countries at the macroeconomic level. They present formidable obstacles to economic growth and development. These crimes, which encompass various types and often have transnational dimensions, are complex and have far-reaching economic and societal consequences. Aligned with NAUSS mission to cultivate Arab leaders and experts in security fields, this program has been developed to educate specialized professionals in combating economic crimes. This program addresses the needs of relevant agencies by equipping individuals with the necessary skills to mitigate and investigate such crimes effectively.

1 Special Admission Requirements:

Holding a bachelor's degree in one of the following fields: law, criminal justice, Islamic Sharia, financial and administrative sciences, security sciences, computer science, and criminology. Students from other disciplines may be accepted if the admissions committee deems their background to be relevant to the field of economic crimes, provided the applicant has practical experience in the field of the program.
Obtaining a minimum score of 5.0 in the IELTS language test or its equivalent in standard English language tests.
Successful completion of a personal interview

Graduation Requirements

Successfully completing the required program hours with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 out of 5.00 within the specified timeframe necessary to fulfill the requirements for obtaining the academic degree

Program Classification

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations - Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development .

2 Program Objectives

Equipping students with contemporary analytical and applied methodologies and tools to enhance their professional capabilities effectively.
Deepening students' understanding of the nature and patterns of economic crimes, along with the strategies for combating them, encompassing prevention, detection, and investigation.
Preparing experts and qualified personnel in the field of economic crimes by furnishing them with specialized knowledge and skills.

3 Expected Learning Outcomes

Assessing the methods employed in preventing, detecting, and investigating economic crimes and financial fraud.
Identifying and detecting red flags that indicate suspicion of economic crimes and financial fraud..
Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods to process and analyze data and information pertaining to these crimes.
Implementing contemporary international best practices into investigative and evidentiary actions.
Executing criminal investigation protocols and parallel financial inquiries concerning economic crimes and financial fraud.
Employing advanced investigative methods and modern research techniques to uncover instances of economic crimes and financial fraud.
Interpreting and applying legal texts to factual scenarios involving economic crimes and financial fraud.

Mastering the theories, principles, concepts, and legislation relevant to economic crimes and financial fraud.

4 Study Plan

#	Course	Credit Hours
1	Criminal Legislation in Economic and Financial Crimes	3
2	Forensic Accounting	3
3	Research Methodologies	3
Total		9

#	Course	Credit Hours
1	Mechanisms for managing the risks of economic crimes	3
2	Capital Market Crimes	3
3	Anti-Money Laundering	3
Total		9

#	Course	Credit Hours
1	White-Collar Crimes	3
2	Complex Cyber Fraud	3
3	Economic Crimes Investigations	3
Total		9

#	Course	Credit Hours
1	Criminal Liability in Economic Crimes	3
2	Detection and Prevention of Fraud	3
3	Graduation Project	3
Total		9

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