Online Master of Science In Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Investigations

Follow the Money. Expose the Truth.

Criminal enterprises leave clues. Corrupt organizations leave trails. And almost every major crime leaves a financial footprint.

The M.S. in Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Investigations prepares you to uncover those hidden connections, trace illicit financial activity, and lead investigations that protect organizations, communities, and global financial systems. In an era where financial crime fuels everything from fraud and corruption to human trafficking and terrorism, professionals who can follow the money are in high demand.

This interdisciplinary program combines financial intelligence, investigative techniques, compliance expertise, cyber threat analysis, and leadership development to prepare you for complex investigative and compliance roles across the public and private sectors.

Build the Skills to Detect, Investigate, and Lead

Throughout the program, you'll develop the analytical mindset and practical expertise needed to identify suspicious activity, uncover financial crime schemes, and communicate findings that drive action.

By graduation, you will be able to:

• Recognize and analyze money laundering typologies involving both traditional and digital currencies
• Select and apply investigative tools, intelligence sources, and analytical methodologies
• Prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and other professional investigative reports
• Evaluate the legal and regulatory requirements governing investigations
• Assess, critique, and strengthen investigative processes and outcomes
• Present complex findings clearly and persuasively to decision-makers
• Lead investigative teams in high-stakes compliance and financial crime environments

Learn Through Real Investigations

Theory is important. Experience is essential.

The program's capstone experience serves as a professional dress rehearsal. Using financial and cyber threat intelligence data, you'll conduct a comprehensive investigation from start to finish—collecting information, analyzing evidence, identifying risks, and producing a professional report for executive review.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of investigative, intelligence, compliance, and risk-management roles, including:

• Financial Crimes Investigator
• AML Analyst
• Compliance Officer
• Financial Intelligence Analyst
• Internal Review Officer
• Fraud Investigator
• Risk and Regulatory Analyst
• Corporate Investigations Specialist
• Public Sector Investigator

As financial crime becomes increasingly global, sophisticated, and technology-driven, organizations across industries are seeking professionals who can connect financial intelligence to criminal activity and transform complex information into actionable insights. This program equips you with the expertise to meet that demand—and make an impact from day one.

When Money Leaves a Trail, You'll Know How to Follow It.

100% Online

This means you can complete the program from anywhere in the world!

• Flexibility: Based on experience, previous education and/or career goals, students can substitute other courses from the program for required core courses.
• Transfer Credits: Up to 6 credit hours can be transferred in to meet the degree requirements.

Nationally Recognized Center for Career Development

All University of New Haven students have access to the many resources available through the University’s Career Development Center, which has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.

From career assessments, networking, and job shadowing to on-campus interviews and salary negotiation, the Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.

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