From 22 to 30 June 2026, students of IACA’s Master in Anti-Corruption Studies (MACS) and International Master in Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action (IMACC) programmes attended the fourth of seven modules in their studies. The module was delivered in a hybrid format, with participants joining both online and on-site at the IACA campus in Laxenburg, Austria.
Titled “Using Economic Theories and Behavioural Economics to Study Corruption,” the fourth module explored the economic dimensions of corruption and anti-corruption through an interdisciplinary lens. Students examined topics including anti-corruption strategies in public and private procurement; economic theories and models of corruption; behavioural and institutional economic approaches to anti-corruption; the nexus between corruption and gender; and corruption and sanctions violations in international trade.
The courses were instructed by internationally recognized experts, including Dr. Theodore Alysandratos, Ornella Belfiori, Dr. Ina Kubbe, and Professor Christopher Yukins. The module also featured an expert talk on sanctions, corruption and global supply chains delivered by Katarina Garai.
In addition to the academic programme at IACA, students participated in a library and research session, held discussions on research proposals, and visited Austria’s Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) in Vienna. These activities provided valuable, hands-on opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of anti-corruption practice while engaging with peers and experts from around the world. IACA looks forward to welcoming this outstanding cohort back to campus in September for their fifth module.
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Both the MACS and IMACC programmes provide interdisciplinary perspectives on corruption, anti-corruption, and compliance. While MACS focuses on anti-corruption in the public sector, IMACC specializes in anti-corruption compliance and collective action in the private sector.
Applications for the upcoming 2026 intake are open until 31 July 2026. For more information on the programmes and the application process, please visit the MACS and IMACC programme pages.