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See the degree grade →A postgraduate joint-degree programme run by IPB’s Department of Economics in partnership with Aix‑Marseille University that focuses on financial crime: its causes, detection and policy responses. It is suited to graduates aiming for roles in regulation, compliance, research or policy where understanding corruption, money laundering and the supervision of financial institutions is essential.
The programme’s intellectual focus, as presented at the launch events, covers financial crimes such as corruption, bribery and money laundering and their implications for sustainable development. Related topics highlighted in the programme’s public materials include the development and supervision of microfinance institutions, differences between conventional and Islamic microfinance models, and policy and institutional responses to financial crime.
The source material does not list specific academic entry requirements or admission procedures for the master’s programme. Prospective applicants should consult the university’s graduate admissions office or the programme webpage for official entry criteria.
The programme is positioned for graduates who plan to work in areas that respond to financial crime and improve financial-sector governance. Typical destinations suggested by the programme context include roles in financial supervision and regulation, compliance and anti‑money‑laundering functions, policy-making bodies, research institutes and organisations engaged in supporting government or community efforts to tackle corruption and related crimes.
The published announcement refers to the programme as a joint degree and mentions plans for related non‑degree short courses in financial crime, but it does not provide information on scholarships or tuition funding. Applicants should check IPB and partner university funding pages or contact the programme office for scholarship opportunities and financial support options.
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