Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Investigations, M.S.

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*** This program is pending approval by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. We anticipate the program will be available beginning with the fall 2023 term. ***

*** Updated 6/1/2023: this program has been approved by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education. ***

The Master of Science in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance investigations combines the expertise of the investigations program with leading experts in the deterrence and investigation of money laundering. The program integrates the legal, regulatory and prosecution issues with the investigative knowledge and skills for investigating money laundering and compliance failures; follow the money (or in today's world, the crypto assets). This program requires the completion of 36 credits.

Program Outcomes

By the end of this program, students will be able to:

Identify money laundering typologies.
Identify correct investigative tools and information sources used in investigations.
Prepare SARS and other reports.
Analyze the legal and regulatory requirements.

Required Courses (27 credits)

Elective Courses (9 credits)

Select 6 credits of graduate-level courses with prefix INVS.
Select a 3 credit graduate-level course with prefix INVS, CJST, or NSEC.

Waivers for Related External Certifications

Up to 6 credits of coursework may be waived for those with ACAMS/Manchester CF/Digital Currency external certifications upon review of the program coordinator.