📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Fraud Investigation and Risk Management at Conestoga College

Organizations increasingly face loss of income due to fraud in the new digital, global landscape. Fraud investigation specialists play a vital role in detection and investigation of fraud to mitigate financial risk. The curriculum in this one-year Fraud Investigation Ontario College Graduate Certificate program will prepare you to identify, investigate, and document the most common frauds affecting Canadian businesses. You will examine potential risks and implement preventative measures to regulate and manage this risk. You will gain a diverse and unique skill set through in-class learning and studying real-life case studies and scenarios to prepare you for this role. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Technical Writing and Communications
COMM8281

Conflict Management and Resolution
COMM8520

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Criminology and Ethics
CRIM8000

Fraud Investigation, Auditing and Reporting
CRIM8010

Computer Investigative Techniques
INFO8895

Investigative Interviewing and Analysis
LAW8300

Business Law in Fraud Investigation
LAW8310

Level 2
Course details
Credit Card and Insurance Fraud
CRIM8020

Money Laundering and Asset Tracing
CRIM8030

Spear Phishing, Ransomware and Extortion
CRIM8040

Merchandise, Service and Vendor Fraud
CRIM8050

Privacy and Identity Theft Management
CRIM8060

Fraud Prevention and Risk Management
CRIM8070

Capstone (Fraud Investigation)
CRIM8080

Program outcomes
Analyze situations and synthesize the various policies, procedures, legislation, social issues and community resources applicable to make appropriate decisions.
Integrate legislative, professional, organizational and ethical standards to develop a personal code of conduct.
Communicate professionally to foster relationships with various stakeholders involved in fraud investigations.
Utilize technology to perform multi-layered link analysis of fraudulent accounts and trends tosupport investigations.
Navigate complex situations using critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and multitasking skills to address existing, new and emerging risks.
Collaborate with and lead diverse teams to promote harmonious workplaces, build community relations and meet organizational objectives.
Secure, search, record, collect, preserve and evaluate evidence for enforcement and prosecution of offences to generate reports and legal documentation.
Use conflict and crisis management techniques to navigate disputes and potentially dangerous situations.
Develop fraud analysis models and preventative measures to manage risk for organizations.
Monitor, detect and analyze fraud indicators to identify the factors that increase opportunities for criminal activity.

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

17,926 USD per year

17,926 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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