International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)
International Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC)
Laxenburg, Austria
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The International Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC) at the International Anti-Corruption Academy, Laxenburg, Austria trains professionals to implement anti-corruption and compliance practices, identify and mitigate risks, manage collective action, conduct internal investigations, and uphold ethical standards. It covers integrity, governance, due diligence and risk management. IACA is offering discounts on the IMACC programme fee.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles as compliance officers, anti-corruption advisers, internal investigators, risk managers, or corporate counsel in governments, international organizations, NGOs or the private sector. Typical paths include advisory, enforcement, programme management, compliance auditing, ethics and governance, and collective-action facilitation.
About the Programme
The International Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC) programme is the first master’s Programme specially designed for anti-corruption compliance and collective action professionals involved with the business sector. It is a practical, comprehensive answer to the ever-evolving regulatory environment and rising demand for specialized skills. The two-year Programme enables participants to upgrade their expertise and add value to their companies and organizations, while continuing to work, by:
- implementing best practices in anti-corruption and compliance
- identifying and mitigating various types of risks
- initiating and managing collective action
- conducting internal investigations
- doing business based on the highest ethical standards.
Discounts
IACA is offering discounts on the IMACC programme fee. For more information, please visit https://www.iaca.int/iaca-programmes/academic-programmes/imacc.html
Structure and Curriculum
Each of the seven IMACC online modules carries between 13 and 14 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits and the Master's Thesis carries 21 credits. The IMACC degree, therefore, comes with a total of 120 ECTS credits, thus ideal for enrolment into PhD programs.
The IMACC Programme runs over two academic years with seven modules and a Master Thesis. Each module runs in 11 to 13 weeks. The modules consist of various core-module and stand-alone courses, and practical compliance projects and labs. They are composed of self-study readings, interactive presentations, discussion forums, self-assessment, group works, live sessions, written assignments, webinars, etc. All modules as well as master’s thesis research and defence are conducted fully online. The Programme also offers an ongoing module on research methods and an ongoing course on facilitating virtual teams and learning process. A certification course under ‘projects’ has been built in this master Programme for the first time. Upon successful completion of modules and the master’s thesis defence, the graduation ceremony takes place at IACA campus, in Laxenburg, Austria.
IMACC students will also be eligible for an additional IACA Certificate of Auditor in ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System and ISO 19600 Compliance Management System.
Four modules are completed in the first academic year. Three modules and the Master's Thesis are completed in the second academic year.
The programme also offers campus-based research and academic writing support and consultation (optional).
Scholarships
IACA offers a limited number of scholarships for students from Least Developed Countries as defined by the United Nations. These highly competitive scholarships are merit-based and fully or partially cover the Programme fee, travel, and accommodation expenses.
