Master Degree Programmes
IMACC Open Modules
Open Modules of International Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC)
Next Module
Module 7
Starts
24 February 2025
Application deadline
10 February 2025
Benefits
- Gaining insight in the IMACC Programme without the necessity to attend the whole Programme
- Developing deep understanding in the area of your interest
- Enhancing skills in various specific areas of your choice
- Learning through synchronous and asynchronous online methods with maximum flexibility
- Free choice of up to three open modules out of 7, according to your interest
- Earning transferable ECTS credits towards the IMACC Programme whilst building/continuing your professional career
- Membership in IACA’s Alumni Network (5000+ Anti-Corruption Professionals)
- Award of Certificate of Completion
Module 1
Introduction to Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action Studies
Format: Online
Workload: 375 hours
ECTS: 15
Duration
29 September – 19 October 2025 (Pre-study Phase)
20 October – 14 November 2025 (Interactive Phase)
16 November – 14 December 2025 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
- Understanding Corruption: Themes, Trends, Definitions, Consequences and Measurements
- Social Science Research – Part 1: Introduction to Academic Research and Writing
- Transparency, Open Government, and Multistakeholder Participation
- Organisational Wrongdoing and Ethics Management
- Glimpses of International Initiatives in Anti-Corruption and Corruption in Sport
- Politics of Corruption and Anti-Corruption Reform
Module 2
Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action: National and International Legal Frameworks and Initiatives
Format: Online
Workload: 375 hours
ECTS: 15
15 December 2025 – 18 January 2026 (Pre-study Phase)
19 January – 13 February 2026 (Interactive Phase)
16 February – 15 March 2026 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
- International Anti-Corruption Instruments and Initiatives
- Transnational Implications of National Anti-Corruption Laws: A Comparative Analysis
- AML/CFT – Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Protection: International Legal Framework & Initiatives Corruption and Human Rights
- Corruption and Human Rights
- Climate Change and Corruption
- Corruption and the Rule of Law
- Illicit Financial Flows
Module 3
Anti-Corruption Compliance: Systems, Policies, and Procedures
Format: Online
Workload: 300 hours
ECTS: 15
17 March – 13 April 2025 (Pre-study Phase)
14 April – 9 May 2025 (Interactive Phase)
10 May – 1 June 2025 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
Anti-Corruption Compliance Standards and Guidance
Risk Assessments, Third Party Risk, and Risk Management
Policy and Procedures, and Internal Controls
Identifying, Minimising and Managing the Conflict of Interest
Compliance Lab: (Due Diligence) Third Party Intermediaries (Compliance Throughout Supply Chains), Merger & Acquisitions, and Counterparties
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corruption
Social Science Research – Part 2
Module 4
Behavioural Economics Approaches Anti-Corruption; Compliance Management
Format: Online
Workload: 375 hours
ECTS: 14
2 June – 22 June 2025 (Pre-study Phase)
23 June – 18 July 2025 (Interactive Phase)
19 July – 17 August 2025 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
Behavioural Economics Approaches to Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption measures in Procurement (Public and Private Perspectives)
Social Science Research- Part 3- Quantitative Research Methods
Compliance Management & Corporate Communication
Localization of Transnational Standards on Anti-Corruption Compliance
Auditing under ISO 37301 (Compliance Management System) and 37001(Anti-Bribery Management System) Part 1
Module 5
Corporate Internal Investigations, Crisis Management, and Cooperation with Law Enforcement and Supervisory Bodies
Format: Online
Workload: 375 hours
ECTS: 14
18 August – 14 September 2025 (Pre-study Phase)
15 September – 10 October 2025 (Interactive Phase)
11 October – 9 November 2025 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
Corporate and Individual Liability for Corruption
Internal Investigation, Open-Source Investigation, and Crisis Management in Business Enterprises
Cooperation with Regulatory and Law Enforcement Bodies
Compliance Lab: Corporate Investigations, Conducting Interviews for Internal Investigations, including Remote Investigations
Auditing under ISO 37301 (Compliance Management System) and 37001(Anti-Bribery Management System): Part II
Value-based Compliance Systems, Ethical Leadership, and Developing a Code of Conduct
Module 6
Anti-Corruption Compliance Systems: Ethics in Practice
Format: Online
Workload: 300 hours
ECTS: 12
10 November – 7 December 2025 (Pre-study Phase)
8 December – 21 December 2025 / 12 January – 23 January 2026 (Interactive Phase)
24 January – 22 February 2026 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
Anti-Corruption Compliance for SMEs
Monitoring and Evaluation of Anti-Corruption Compliance Programmes
Ethical Decisions for Anti-Corruption Compliance Professionals
Gifts, Hospitality, Donations and Charity
Whistleblowing and Whistleblower Protection
Compliance Lab: Establishing Whistleblowing System as Part of Compliance System
Module 7
Collaboration against Corruption, Systems and Technologies and Future of Anti-Corruption Compliance
Format: Online
Workload: 375 hours
ECTS: 14
23 February – 22 March 2026 (Pre-study Phase)
23 March – 17 April 2026 (Interactive Phase)
18 April – 10 May 2026 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
- The Future of Compliance
- Role of Emerging Technologies in Anti-Corruption and Compliance
- Corruption and the Media
- Value of Joining Forces: Collective Action Initiatives against Corruption
- Compliance Lab: Designing a Collective Action Initiative
- Social Science Research- Part 4 – Research Ethics, Data Analysis, Reporting, and Review and Tips
