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COMP47510

Academic Year 2024/2025

Financial Investigation Techniques - Following the Money (COMP47510)

Subject:
Computer Science
College:
Science
School:
Computer Science
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Assoc Professor Nhien An Le Khac
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Online
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Money is at the root of most crime. This course will teach students how criminally-derived money works in both the real world and in cyberspace, and how to investigate both. We will looks at how money and assets are used and abused by criminals and terrorists. During the course we will examine the major types of fraud, including VAT Carousel Fraud (responsible for the loss of between €43-53 Billion in the EU, annually) and we will examine methods used to launder criminal proceeds. The course will make extensive use of Open source Intelligence (OSINT) methods of particular relevance to investigators.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:1. Explain basic principles of financial investigation2. Apply basic accounting techniques to money laundering investigations3. Be aware of, and familiar with, the main methods used by criminals to hide the proceeds of crime. 4. Safely use the many OSINT methods that are available to investigate financial crimes5. Understand how criminals use the Darknet and hidden internet. 6. Recognise and be capable of investigating money laundering and the financing of terrorism7. Understand and be able to counter the most common excuses offered by criminals for unexplained wealth.8. Understand the financing of terrorism

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Practical

48
Autonomous Student Learning

98
Online Learning

30
Total

200

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
active/task-based learning; lectures; critical writing; reflective learning; lab work; problem-based learning; case-based learning;

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

In order to take this module you must be a serving member of a law enforcement organisation.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (In-person): Final exam End of trimester
Duration:
2 hr(s)
 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

70

 No
Quizzes/Short Exercises: Continuous Assessment Week 2 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

10

 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Continuous Assessment Week 7 Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

20

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

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