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The article, authored by Ann Stevens, Course Director at the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies (LCAPS), highlights the critical role of academic research and education in addressing modern policing challenges.Drawing on over 30 years of experience in policing, intelligence, and investigations across the UK and Canada, Ann emphasises the importance of specialised academic programmes to equip police leaders with the tools to tackle complex issues such as fraud, cybercrime, and organised crime.

The MSc in Financial Crime Investigation, offered by Liverpool John Moores University and Informa Connect Academy, provides a professionally enriching experience through a well-structured curriculum that bridges academic theory with real-world application. With impactful modules, the programme equips students with advanced analytical, investigative, and ethical skills essential for tackling complex financial crimes. Students, such as Sam from Merseyside Police, highlight the course's role in enhancing their professional development, strategic thinking, and operational effectiveness in combating economic crime.

Specialised learning that gives you deep sector expertiseOur portfolio of established learning brands include the International Faculty of Finance (IFF), Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, Pharmaceutical Training International (PTI) and Telecoms Academy. Each of these brands have been committed to provide career-enhancing learning delivered by the best practitioners for 20+ years.Because of our close links to industry, we understand the real challenges you and your peers are facing. Our unique approach to learning, which is rooted in industry research and knowledge, helps you advance and progress professionally as well as cultivate strong peer networks.

We are part of the Informa Connect division of Informa PLC, a FTSE 100 company with a network of Internationally respected brands that connect specialists through events, training, intelligence and scholarly publishing. Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections. When you visit us online at informaconnect.com, you’ll find it easier than ever to engaging content, insight and ideas to help you and your business. From upcoming events to training opportunities, from inspiring videos to expert articles.

The Course Catalogue contains approved versions of LJMU-validated programmes and modules delivered by LJMU and its collaborative partners. By default, the catalogue will display the version of the programme and module for the current academic year – other years may be selected. The LJMU academic year runs from 1st August to 31st July.

The MSc in Financial Crime Investigation, offered by Liverpool John Moores University and Informa Connect Academy, provides a professionally enriching experience through a well-structured curriculum that bridges academic theory with real-world application. The programme equips students with advanced analytical, investigative, and ethical skills essential for tackling complex financial crimes. Students, such as Sam from Merseyside Police, highlight the course's role in enhancing their professional development, strategic thinking, and operational effectiveness in combating economic crime.

This exclusive interview with fraud expert and course director Ann Stevens has been orchestrated to share insights into the critical importance of understanding trends and patterns of fraud to combat financial crime effectively.

The Liverpool Mechanics Institute was founded by people of power and influence who recognised the transformative effects of education and the impact that learning and aspiration could have on individuals, communities and society. It was the first such institution to be founded in England. This small, pioneering movement was followed by the establishment of the Liverpool Institute and School of Art and the Liverpool Nautical College, and in 1900 Irene Mabel Marsh opened the IM Marsh campus. These organisations together laid the foundations for Liverpool John Moores University, an institution that has grown and flourished and continues to provide opportunities for all.Today, with a vibrant community of 25,000 students from over 100 countries world-wide, 2,500 staff and 250 degree courses, Liverpool John Moores University is one of the largest, most dynamic and forward-thinking universities in the UK.The Financial Crime Investigation programme is delivered and validated by the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies at Liverpool John Moores University. The university combines professionally recognised qualifications with innovative and socially orientated courses. The centre has an outstanding reputation for research, with academic staff contributing regularly to industry journals, advisory groups, governmental policy, as well gaining regular public exposure through the press and broadcast media.LJMU are committed to lawful and ethical standards in all of our programmes and adheres to the principles of the European Court of Human Rights and ethical policing and security practices, as defined by the College of Policing's Code of Ethics 2024 and the Human Rights Act 1998. We are committed to upholding the principles of human rights and ethical conduct in all aspects of our teaching. These principles are implicit throughout the teaching and learning on the programme and explicitly taught during relevant modules.Visit LJMU Course Catalogue webpage.

Hear from a panel of global experts on this topical webinar on the insights and practical tips used to help identity fraud with a global context demonstrated through case study examples, trends and patterns.

We are part of Informa, a global FTSE 100 business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets and more than 11,000 colleagues working in more than 30 countries.Informa Connect Academy builds on all the expertise that Informa Connect offers, responding to the needs and aspirations of students, industry professionals, and educational partners.Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge.

This exclusive interview with fraud expert and course director Ann Stevens has been orchestrated to share insights into the critical importance of understanding trends and patterns of fraud to combat financial crime effectively. By leveraging an intelligence-led approach, organisations can uncover hidden links between cases, implement proactive defences, and educate frontline staff to identify red flags. Combining education, technology, and collaboration enables a more comprehensive response to evolving fraud threats, helping to close gaps and reduce vulnerabilities in complex business environments.

This is a formal request letter to your manager seeking support for enrolment to this postgraduate security course. The letter outlines the professional benefits and strategic value of the course while initiating a discussion for securing company funding, highlighting how the program's comprehensive security training would enhance both your capabilities and the organisation's security practices for 2026 and beyond.

Complete this PGDip in 22 months and improve your job prospects and earning potential! If you are committed to your studies, have a long-term goal in mind, and are able to put in the required study time each week, this is your opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in Financial Crime Investigation.

Explore the answers to your questions from the Psychology of Fraud and Online Enabled Crime workshop in this exclusive content piece where we documented the most pressing questions from 200+ workshop attendees from all over the world, based on observations and experiences of Financial Crime expert Paul Maskall.

We documented the most pressing questions from 200+ workshop attendees from all over the world to put together this Q&A piece as well as the responses, based on observations and experiences of Financial Crime expert Paul Maskall.

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Need help with course funding?Take the first step towards advancing your security career by downloading this ready-to-customise letter template to send to your manager that effectively communicates the strategic value of LJMU's security program to you & your organisation, requesting company funding support.

If you are a UK or EU national, or have UK ‘settled status’, have lived in the UK or the EU (or wider EEA) for the last 3 years, will be living on the UK on the first day of your course and haven’t been awarded a MSc, MA, MBA or PhD already, you may be eligible for a loan of up to £12,167 from the UK Government to study this course. Visit the UK Government site for information, download the PDF guide or call the Student Loan Company on +44 (0)30 0100 0031.You can enrol straight onto the Masters or you will be able to build up to the full Masters in future years if you enrol for the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma first.The fees for this would be:PGCert to PGDip £2,500PGCert to MSc £4,500PGDip to MSc £2,000The fees can be paid in GBP, US$ or €, with the Euro price being shown on the GBP invoice and charged at the exchange rate in force at the time of invoicing. When you apply to enrol on the course you will be asked to state the currency in which you wish to pay, which is not changeable once you make your selection. You will also be asked if you wish to pay the remainder of the course fee in a single payment or in instalments (details below).Course fees are UK VAT exempt.

The modules are delivered online with videos, documents, and other online resources. Access is via internet browser with a reliable internet connection.Learners need to be online whilst studying the course as progress is reported back to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Complete this PGCert in just 11 months. If you can't commit to an extensive period of study or are looking to upskill in a relatively short time frame, this is the perfect route!It's also a great opportunity to test the waters of postgraduate study without making a long-term commitment.