S.L. 327.671 Art. 5Objective and Functions.

The aims of the Centre shall be:

(a) to educate and train students, including adult learners, in the understanding and appreciation of the multifaceted and complex relationships between finance, accounting, economics and law that are involved in illicit financial flows which cause damage to society from resultant economic instability, financial crises, corporate scandals and inequality in welfare allocation;

(b) to educate and conduct research in methods of detection and prevention of crimes against financial integrity using digital technologies;

(c) to develop and deliver study-units at undergraduate and postgraduate level and postgraduate programmes of study including research degrees at master and doctoral levels;

(d) to develop and deliver study-units and programmes of study for short intensive courses leading to awards (micro-credentials) that serve as continuing professional development for persons involved in the regulation and control of the financial sector and the prevention of financial crime;

(e) to assist in generating and coordinating research directed at the detection and prevention of financial crime as practiced locally, regionally and globally;

(f) to educate and inspire integrity, morality and ethics in business;

(g) to participate in international research collaborations with leading institutions in the field;

(h) to promote interdisciplinary collaboration within the University and through engagement with specialists outside academia;

(i) to provide advisory services especially, but not solely, to public sector entities.