Course

Certificate of Advanced Studies: Countering Financial Crime Through Asset Recovery

This unique programme will give you a solid understanding of "following the money" and asset recovery as a tool to tackle financial crime.  

Led by experts from our International Centre for Asset Recovery, the course offers a practice-oriented understanding of global financial crime and methods to identify, trace and recover illicit funds. 
 
It balances practical exercises with a solid grounding in relevant concepts and technical innovations from different academic disciplines. 
 
Through the live discussions, hands-on activities and practical assignments, you’ll also develop your competencies in analysis, problem-solving, collaboration and leadership. 

At a glance

  • Start: 5 February 2026
  • Duration: Six months (Feb 2025–Jul 2026)
  • Effort: 300 hours (11–12 hours/week)
  • Qualification: Certificate of Advanced Studies of the University of Basel (10 ECTS credits)
  • Delivery: Live online sessions; 2 in-person events in Basel (hybrid); interactive learning material
  • Tuition fee: CHF 5,600
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Start date
5 February 2026
End date
1 July 2026
Organiser
Basel Institute on Governance | University of Basel