Master Degree Programmes
MACS Open Modules
Open Modules of Master in Anti-Corruption Studies (MACS)
Next Module
Module 7
Starts
24 February 2025
Application deadline
10 February 2025
Benefits
- Gaining insight in the MACS 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 MACS 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 Studies and Politics of Corruption
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
- Organizational Wrongdoing and Ethics Management
- Glimpses of International Initiatives in Anti-Corruption and Corruption in Sports
- Politics of Corruption and Anti-Corruption Reform
Module 2
Corruption, Law, and International Initiatives
Format: Online
Workload: 375 hours
ECTS: 15
Duration
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
- Climate Change and Corruption
- Transnational Application of Anti-Corruption National Laws: A Comparative Analysis
- Corruption and Human Rights
- AML/CFT – Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Protection: International Legal Framework & Initiatives
- Corruption and Rule of Law
- Illicit Financial Flows
Module 3
Sociological, Criminological, and Political Economy Approaches to Studying Corruption
Format: Online
Workload: 375 hours
ECTS: 15
Duration
17 March – 13 April 2025 (Pre-study Phase)
14 April – 9 May 2025 (Interactive Phase)
10 May – 1 June 2025 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Corruption
- Social Sciences Research-Part 1
- Politics, Governance, and Corruption
- Politics, Development, and Corruption
- Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology of Corruption
- Collective Action in the Fight Against Corruption
- Role of Emerging Technologies in Anti-Corruption and Compliance
Module 4
Using Economic Theories and Behavioural Economics to Study Corruption
Format: Online
Workload: 350 hours
ECTS: 14
Duration
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
- Economic Theories and Models of Corruption
- Economic Consequences of Corruption
- Anti-Corruption in Local Governance
- Corruption and Gender
Module 5
Anti-Corruption Compliance in the Business Sector
Format: Online
Workload: 350 hours
ECTS: 14
Duration
18 August – 14 September 2025 (Pre-study Phase)
15 September – 10 October 2025 (Interactive Phase)
11 October – 9 November 2025 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
- Corruption in the Business Sector and the Rationale of Compliance Anti-Corruption Compliance Standards and Guidance
- Value-based Compliance Systems, Ethical Leadership and Developing a Code of Conduct
- Risk Assessment, Third Party Risk, and Risk Management
- Compliance Management and Corporate Communication
- Policies and Procedures, Internal Controls, Identifying, Minimizing and Managing Conflict of Interest
- Auditing under ISO 37301 (Compliance Management System) and 37001(Anti-Bribery Management System)
Module 6
Anti-Corruption Enforcement
Format: Online
Workload: 350 hours
ECTS: 12
Duration
10 November – 7 December 2025 (Pre-study Phase)
8 December – 21 December 2025/ 12 January – 23 January 2026 (interactive phase)
24 January – 23 January 2026 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
- Whistleblowing and Whistle-blower Protection
- National Anti-Corruption Strategies and Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies
- Corruption in Judicial Sector
- Internal Investigation, Open-Source Investigation, and Crisis Management in Business Enterprises
- Asset Tracing, Recovery and Management
Module 7
Corruption Prevention Collaboration, Systems & Technologies: Now and the Future
Format: Online
Workload: 350 hours
ECTS: 14
Duration
23 February – 22 March 2026 (Pre-study Phase)
23 March – 17 Apri 2026 (Interactive Phase)
18 April – 10 May 2026 (Post-Study Phase)
Courses
- Investigating and Prosecuting Corruption Cases
- Corruption and the Media
- Value of Joining Forces: Collective Action Initiatives against Corruption
- Social Science Research- Part 3 – Research Ethics, Data-Analysis, Reporting, Review and Tips
- Corruption in Humanitarian Aid
- Prevention of Corruption, Lessons Learned from Reforms and the Future of Anti-Corruption
