Professional Diploma – Fraud and Economic Crime

Course Overview

In recent times the spotlight has been firmly fixed on fraud and economic crime. It is viewed as a niche area which for all intent and purpose provides perpetrators with lesser risk for more reward as it is generally viewed as a move away from traditional everyday commission of ordinary crime. It is often said that the Irish approach to such offending has been lethargic.

The purpose of this online diploma in Fraud and Economic Crime is to provide its participants with a knowledge and understanding of the topic, where consideration will be given to the origin of fraud and economic crime with an analysis of the circumstances in present day Ireland. On conclusion of this programme, participants will possess an understanding and an ability to identify, investigate and reduce the risk of Fraud and Economic Crime in their respective roles.

Course Objectives

This programme is a 12-week online diploma on Fraud and Economic Crime and will address the procedural and the substantive law that applies. On conclusion, participants will possess an understanding and an ability to identify, investigate and reduce the risk of Fraud and Economic Crime in their respective roles.

Who Should Attend?

The programme is suited to corporate officers and/or personnel, banking and insurance sectors, regulatory bodies, HR departments, civil servants, members of An Garda Síochána, and charitable organisations, who deal with aspects of fraud and economic crime, and whistleblowing.

Lecturer Profile

Stephen Faulkner is a practising barrister. He holds a Barrister-at-Law Degree and a Diploma in Legal Studies from the Honorable Society of King’s Inns, and a postgraduate award in Forensic Computing & Cybercrime specialising in Fraud & E-Crime from University College Dublin. He is a winner of the Eamon Leahy Memorial Prize at the Honorable Society of King’s Inns awarded for the highest mark in Criminal Law for the Diploma in Legal Studies. Stephen also teaches Property Law on LawSchool.ie’s FE1 Preparatory course.

Programme Delivery – Online

This course will be delivered on a weekly basis (6.30pm to 9.30pm) over 12 weeks. The course will be delivered online via discursive seminars

Assessment Details

The diploma will be assessed by way of continuous assessment case study (100%). The Diploma is awarded by LawSchool.ie.

Fees

The fee for the Professional Diploma – is €950. Payment by instalments options are available.

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Start Date

Professional Diploma – Fraud and Economic Crime – October 2021

Indicative Syllabus

Week 1

Introduction to Fraud and Economic Crime
Criminal Liability

Week 2

Criminal Law and Procedure
Production of Evidence

Week 3

Fundamental Rights
The Sentencing Procedure

Week 4

Fraudulent and Economic Offences – Part 1

Week 5

Fraudulent and Economic Offences – Part 2

Week 6

Fraudulent and Economic Offences – Part 3

Week 7

Whistleblowing
Cybercrime

Week 8

Companies Act – Compliance and Prosecutions

Week 9

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010 – Part 1

Week 10

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act, 2010 – Part 2

Week 11

The Proceeds of Crime

Week 12

Review Lecture

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