Forensics and Fraud Investigations

Course Description

Course Description: This course introduces fraud detection techniques used to identify fraudulent activities across different industries.
Areas to be Covered:
• Introduction to Fraud Detection
• Identifying Red Flags of Fraud
• Common Fraud Schemes
• Fraud Detection Tools and Techniques
• Using Data for Fraud Detection
Objectives: Participants will be equipped with tools and techniques to detect fraud effectively.
Course Material:
• Reading materials on fraud detection methods
• Online data analysis tools
Grades:
• Pass Mark: 70%
• Final Exam Weight: 80%
• Other Assessments: 20%
Notes:
• Key fraud detection indicators will be highlighted.
• Weekly check-ins to track progress.
Resources:
• Webinars with fraud detection specialists
• Sample fraud detection reports
Duration:
• Expected Duration: 1 week (6 hours/week)
Allowable Number of Tries:
• 2 attempts at the final exam
Duration of Final Exam:
• 1 hour
Assessment Types:
• Quizzes (10%)
• Assignments (10%)
• Final Exam (80%)