Award in global efforts in fight against corruption

Anti-Corruption Business courses Online

Start date

08/10/2024

Duration

50 hours

MQF/EQF

MQF 6

ETCS credits

2

Language

English

Accreditation

MFHEA

Teaching methods

Online

Incentive

Get Qualified 70%

Overview

The course “Award in global efforts in fight against corruption” will offer a comprehensive overview of the phenomenon of corruption using an interdisciplinary approach. The module will cover crucial and burning topics, below the list of the topics covered:

The ethical dimension to corruption
The impact of corruption
The relationship between anti-corruption and good governance
The state-corporate nexus and conflict of interest situations
The anti-corruption agencies
The role of the journalism and whistleblowing in unveiling corrupt practices
The most relevant international, supranational, and domestic extra-European Union legal frameworks (e.g. United States and United Kingdom).

Contact Hours: 30 hours
Practice Hours: 5 hours
Self-study hours: 13 hours
Assessment Hours: 2 hours
Total Learning Hours: 50 hours

Total Number of ECTS : 2

Target group

The target group of the course includes individuals falling in the one or more the following categories:

Professionals within the legal sector, including lawyers, judges, prosecutors, as well as accountants, members of enforcement agencies, armed forces personnel, and civil servants working in independent authorities and other public departments.
Corporate compliance officers, corporate managers, journalists, members of NGOs.

Any individual with a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) MQF Level 5, Bachelor’s (BA) MQF Level 6, Master’s (MA) MQF Level 7 or an equivalent or superior qualification in fields such as Law, Accounting, Business, Criminology, Sociology.

General objectives

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to

a) demonstrate critical awareness of how deferred prosecution agreements have revolutionized the approach to corporate criminal liability in common law jurisdictions.
b) make connections between the adoption and implementation of certain anti-corruption compliance solutions and the avoidance of corporate criminal liability.
c) discuss with colleagues about the negotiating strategies adopted to enter into settlements agreements with prosecuting authorities.
d) develop critical understanding of the relationship between civil and criminal law in the context of financial crime.
e) Synthesise diverse ideas concerning different approached to corruption offenses.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for this course are the possession of a valid academic qualification or the demonstration of equivalent experience as follows:

1) a MQF level 5, (DipHE) or higher

2) Or, an equivalent experience that may include relevant work experience, specialized training, or certifications that align with the skills and knowledge expected for program (e.g., workers and professionals who have a working experience in law firms, prosecuting bodies, enforcement agencies, other relevant public departments, media companies, corporate entities, international organizations, NGOs and so on.

Being the training taught in English, a IELTS level of 5.5 or equivalent is required for participants who are not mother language.

These requirements are necessary to ensure the successful and effective understanding of the training.

Assessment

The Course will be assessed by means of the following two different components:

Multiple choice test, that will be held at the end of each module, including questions related to the topics covered during it. Each Multiple-Choice Questionnaire will last 1 hour and will be done on the MACTT VLE. The weight of this component will be 50%.
Two final exam questions. The students will be asked to answer two open questions focused on the module. The questions are open-ended, requiring students to demonstrate both their knowledge and critical analysis skills related to the topic covered in each respective question. The students will have 1 hour to answer both questions having a word limit of 250 words for each question and the exam will be done on the MACTT VLE. The weight of this component will be 50% (25% for each question).

To pass the assessment for the module, participants must achieve a combined passing score set at 50% (please see below). In other words, the overall performance will be assessed based on the combined scores of both components, considering the respective weights as outlined above. It is important to note that candidates are not required to meet a passing threshold in each specific component.

Moreover, attendance at classes is compulsory for 80% of the overall course.

Only students with 80% of attendance can access to the final assessment.

Registration conditions

To participate in the course Award in Anti-corruption Law, you must click on the “Add to Cart” button.
You will be redirected to the purchase page where you have to enter your personal data and accept:
– Online Agreement for the course Award in global efforts in fight against corruption.
– General Terms and Conditions.
After confirming your payment, you will be redirected to the “Complete the student registration” page where you will have to enter the details of the person who will participate in the course.

Other info

Difficulty

Intermediate

Hours of lessons

30

Hours of self-study

13

Hours of practice

5

Hours of verification

2

How to participate

Part-time

Age target

26 - 65+

Course booking

€650
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Course Modules

This module offers an interdisciplinary overview of the phenomenon of corruption, exploring crucial issues such as the ethical dimension, the impact of corruption, the relationship between anti-corruption and good governance, the state-company nexus and conflicts of interest. Students will learn the role of anti-corruption agencies, journalism and whistleblowing, as well as the most relevant international and national legal frameworks. Through online lessons and case studies, they will gain skills to assess and advise on corruption risks and prevention measures.

The module will cover crucial and burning topics, below the list of the topics covered:

The ethical dimension to corruption
The impact of corruption
The relationship between anti-corruption and good governance
The state-corporate nexus and conflict of interest situations
The anti-corruption agencies
The role of the journalism and whistleblowing in unveiling corrupt practices
The most relevant international, supranational, and domestic extra-European Union legal frameworks (e.g. United States and United Kingdom).

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the module the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:

1. Assess and advice about anti-corruption risk concerning different organizational and local context.
2. Assess the adequacy of anti-corruption prevention measures and tailor them to organizational and local contexts.
3. Conduct research activities in the area of anti-corruption developing targeted research designs that link to specific policy objectives.
4. Conduct anti-corruption risk assessment processes within different organizations.
5. Advice about specific corruption risks relating to certain business operations.
6. Evaluate the most relevant ethical issues concerning different potential corrupt behaviours.
7. Assess specific corruption risks within different organizational and local contexts as well as the adequacy of anti-corruption measures in place.

Hours of Total Learning: 50 hours

– Total Contact Hours: 30 hours
– Practice Hours: 5 hours
– Self-Study Hours: 13 hours
– Assessments Hours: 2 hour

Total Number of ECTS: 2

Teaching procedures:

The module is taught through a combination of online delivery methods, namely synchronous lessons, specifically live online lessons held on the MACTT VLE, and self-study. Lessons will be held online, with live session, of the duration of 45 minutes each. Students will be provided with Power Point presentations as well as detailed hand-outs and other materials useful to support their learning experience, especially considering the legal aspect of the course.

During the training, the lecturer will provide students will additional material for helping those who miss basics knowledge. Reading materials must be diverse. The choice for a variety of materials is in line with the main goal of developing a critical thinking. Students should be exposed to a plurality of sources, gathering even controversial opinions.

Course name: Award in global efforts in fight against corruption
Timetable

Module number	module tilte	teaching hours	n. of lectures	dates
1	The global efforts in the fight against corruption	35	1	8,12,15,19,22,26,29 Oct 2,5,9 Nov

Lecturers

In order to ensure the delivery of high-quality training experience, the academic staff involved in the design and provision of this Module has been carefully selected.