Master in Business Management, Financial Crime and Digital Technologies

The overall objective of this programme is to ensure business graduates are not only well-educated with the required knowledge, skills, and competences, but also highly responsible with a strong sense of ethical obligations to all stakeholders and, also, the ability to fulfil these obligations.

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme
a) Identify and define business processes relevant to different business types
b) Describe corporate governance processes, internal controls, and relevant legal framework
c) Identify and list the different types of financial crime and their red flags
d) Describe financial reporting framework and interconnectivity between statements
e) Identify web and open-source intelligence sources for data and information
f) Identify ethical considerations in business

Learning Outcomes for Skills obtained at the end of the programme
a) Apply multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge for business management
b) Use specialised knowledge to conduct investigations related to internal controls, fraud and/or financial crime
c) Prepare reports of findings in accordance with relevant regulations and requirements
d) Design and plan effective business process and controls to manage risks
e) Collect, prepare, organize, and report data and information systematically
f) Evaluate processes, controls and decisions taking into account ethical considerations and legal framework

This programme has been specifically designed for students who have completed their first Level 6 degree and looking to continue education with the intention of working in business administration/management, compliance, governance, international controls and/or white-collar crime investigations with an emphasis in digital technologies and data science.

Qualification: Bachelor’s degree - MQF/EQF Level 6 or equivalent
Language: English - CEFR B2 or equivalent (automatically recognized for students who completed their Bachelor’s degree in English)

The European Forensic Institute is a prestigious Higher Education Institution based in Malta with a competitive educational offer in the fields of Forensic Sciences, Criminology, and Investigative Sciences. Our programmes are aligned to the European Qualification Framework, allowing for global recognition to pursue a career in these sectors and are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.

Kindly be informed that this programme is undergoing accreditation* from the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA). Should you wish to express your interest to register for this educational programme you are kindly requested to contact us at info@eufor.eu. A student agreement inclusive of payment of registration and tuition fees shall only be signed upon approval of accreditation of this educational programme, by the MFHEA.

*Accreditation is a form of certification in which the MFHEA will verify that an academic or vocational programme meets minimum academic and vocational standards. Accreditation ensures that the qualification a student works so hard to obtain meets quality standards, and that it will be recognized as such by other educational institutions and employers. The decisive stage of accreditation is the mapping of the programme to the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) - further information on the MFHEA and the MQF/EQF may be obtained from www.mfhea.mt.

Final Qualification:
1. Master of Business Management, Financial Crime and Digital Technologies (90 ECTS)
2. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Financial Crime and Digital Technologies (60 ECTS)
3. Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management, Financial Crime and Digital Technologies (30 ECTS)

The unique combination of this course at the intersection between business management, financial crime and digital technologies sets this course apart from most traditional business courses. This Master programme combines the management and governance aspects of most business courses with the analytical and problem-solving investigative skillset allowing for learners to gain from both perspectives and preparing them for the real-world challenges of today’s professionals.

Being a student at the European Forensic Institute means acquiring knowledge, skills and competences directly from the source. From forensic practitioners that work on a day-to-day basis as experts in the field they teach. In fact, our lecturers are working forensic consultants or researchers, giving students the unique opportunity to interact with lecturers both professionally as well as academically. In other words, being a student at the European Forensic Institute means “learning about a job in the job market”.

Our teaching staff comprise highly experienced lecturers and subject matter experts in the academic and professional world who have committed to teaching a new generation of experts alongside their professional roles as such they are constantly up-to-date with developments in their fields and with the methodological requirements of their programmes.

A qualified operator will reply via email to provide further information.

Business Administration/Management (executives/managers)
- Governance and compliance
- Internal controls
- Business operations
- Business analysis
- Business process automation
- Business Sustainability/ESG

Audit and Investigations
- Internal Audit
- Financial/white-collar crime
- Open source
- ESG

Regulatory/Law enforcement
- AML/KYC
- Tax
- Regulatory due diligence
- ESG

Compliance
- Financial Services
- Public listed companies
- Government/government linked companies
- Regulatory Compliance
- ESG

Business Risk Management
- Threat analysis
- Data governance
- Risk management and prevention

Data Analysis
- Business Intelligence
- Business analysis and strategy
- Sales and marketing

Consultancy/Advisory
- Business Processes
- Internal Controls
- Governance and compliance
- White-collar Crime Investigations
- ESG