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Overview
What you will study
- In the Fraud and corruption course offered by ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, course participants receive an introduction to the main concepts and mechanisms of prevention, detection, investigation and sanctioning adopted by the international development community.
- The course also introduces a political economic perspective that delves into interconnectivities between the macro elements of fraud and corruption.
- By using case studies and practical examples, the course prepares participants for dealing with fraud- and corruption-related issues in the context of concrete development programmes and projects.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Definitions and approaches of fraud and corruption;
- Political economy of fraud and corruption;
- National and international legal aspects of fraud and corruption;
- Fraud over the internet and electronic media;
- Policies and tools to prevent and detect corruption – legislation, leadership and corporate culture;
- Methodology and approaches of investigation – analysis, interviews and fact finding;
- Effectiveness of sanctioning: balancing out local individual cases and global organizational policy.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- Contact the university for information about the start dates.
Language
English
Credits
2 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminology Community DevelopmentAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students of the MAS/CAS in Development and Cooperation as well as interested persons with at least 24 months of work experience in international development cooperation.
- PhD students who conduct empirical research within the field of development cooperation.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Zürich
1920 - 2572 CHF /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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