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The Master of Construction Management (Research) permits individual research investigations in the construction management and building disciplines. Associate supervisors, internal or external, may be appointed to assist the principal supervisor. Students may be required to meet certain attendance requirements. Students are required to complete a thesis embodying the results of research carried out in the field of study specified at the time of enrolment, and will be referred to prospective supervisors in order to establish a possible research project.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of a high standard of research ability. This is normally an Honours year to H2B (60%+) standard or a research masters degree. However, other evidence of research ability may be considered, and could include a thesis as part of an international undergraduate degree or coursework masters; relevant refereed publications; research awards; or research experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The overall purpose of this course is to provide a qualification for those involved or interested in the detection, investigation or prevention of fraud. It has been developed in partnership with the Counter Fraud Professional Accreditation Board, Department for Work and Pensions, and NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service, with the aim of expanding your knowledge, enhancing your key skills and improving your professional effectiveness and prospects.

All applicants should apply as soon as possible to reserve a place and ensure adequate preparations are made for the start of your studies. The latest we can receive an 'on time' application (with all associated documentation) is 5 September 2014. Applications received after this date may be processed, but your course induction and start to studies may well be disrupted.

On this course you can:

Encounter and explore the issues, debates and arguments associated with crime, control and punishment
Follow the course in your own time and own home with the support of interactive online learning materials
Gain credit for any relevant prior learning and experience you have done

Entry Requirements

Individual applications are assessed based on their experience and educational background. Applicants holding ACFS/ACFM or CFPAB will be eligible for accreditation points towards the degree. Direct entry to Level 3 is also possible with a relevant Foundation degree.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Other Fees

Fee in Year 5: £1,500

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Allied American University's Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for entry-level criminal justice positions in business, industry, and non-profit organizations. The program provides the foundational background for students seeking to possess a high level of knowledge from a broad base of criminal justice concepts and skills to create solutions to contemporary problems in criminal justice. Students will possess the critical and current knowledge and skills needed to integrate administration, laws, procedures of investigation and evidence, and organizational law enforcement management.

Allied American University (AAU) also offers an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree.

Program Learning Outcomes
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Apply advanced verbal and written communication skills to research, evaluations, and presentations in appropriate criminal justice situations.

Implement and apply current technology to criminal justice investigative and apprehension activities, systems, and processes.

Use critical thinking, creative, and logical analysis, strategies, and techniques to solve complex problems within the criminal justice system.

Apply technology and other resources to remain current in the student's chosen field within criminal justice.

Make effective decisions using appropriate analytical and critical thinking processes that reflects a global perspective in comparative criminal justice.

Identify, analyze, and address legal and/or ethical issues that arise in criminal justice practices and institutions.

Demonstrate effective written communication skills in a criminal justice environment.

Demonstrate a mastery of integrated knowledge and technical skills that support and facilitate lifelong professional development and lifelong learning within the discipline of law and justice.

Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, the correctional process, the judicial system, and the technical skills that support and facilitate lifelong learning.

Entry Requirements

AAU has only one admissions requirement - you must have a high school diploma or a GED® test credential.

Program Entrance Exams
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Certain programs may require students to complete an entrance exam prior to enrollment. Admissions representatives are responsible for placing students into the appropriate entrance exam during the admissions process. Any student that does not pass a program required entrance exam will not be allowed to enroll in that particular program.

AAU Orientation
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Students wishing to enroll into AAU programs are required to successfully complete the AAU new student orientation. The orientation course is offered at no cost to the student and is a non-semester credit course. Students are required to successfully complete the orientation course prior to the start of their first semester. The purpose of this course is to expose students to AAU's policies, prepare them for what they will experience during their semester, and to help students learn how to navigate and find information through our iboard learning platform.

In order for a student to schedule the new student orientation, they must have an approved admissions application on file. Admissions representatives are responsible for scheduling students into orientation prior to the start of the students first semester. Students that complete all admissions requirements and successfully complete orientation will be granted acceptance into the university.

Any student that does not successfully complete orientation will have to defer their start date and will not be admitted into the university. These students must go through the admissions department to schedule another orientation course. Any student that does not successfully complete the orientation course after two attempts will not be admitted into the university.

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The Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice prepares students for a wide range of careers within the criminal justice field, and at the same time enhances the professional career paths of those already within the discipline. The degree program’s interdisciplinary approach provides students with a sound knowledge base in the areas of U.S. law enforcement, criminology, investigations, law, and community relations. A wide range of course offerings further enable students to focus on juvenile issues, causes of crime and criminal behavior, corrections and incarceration, investigative procedures/techniques, and forensics. For those students interested, concentrations in Organizational Law Enforcement Leadership and Maritime Law Enforcement are available. The curriculum also provides the background and educational experience necessary for those who may wish to later pursue graduate study.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

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This program is for students seeking an in-depth scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, crime scene investigation theories, and the importance of scientific analysis as evidence presented in the criminal justice system. Forensic science is the application of scientific methods and analysis of scientific data to support the law. This program focuses on the study of scientific theories and analyzing these theories associated with crime scene investigation techniques. Students will study the theory of forensic science, including the nature and scope of the discipline, the application of forensic science to crime, police investigation and the adjudication process, and the legal and ethical issues associated with forensics. Students will also examine the importance of scientific analysis of physical evidence and its place in the judicial system. Students receive a solid foundation of course work that provides the content and analytical and communication skills required for working in complex criminal justice occupations.

Entry Requirements

The bachelor’s degree program is open to students who possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

All students who enroll in the bachelor's degree program must enroll in COLL100 - Foundations of Online Learning as their first course.

International Students
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Applicants self-certify on their admissions application that they have received the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma.

Depending on the country of citizenship applicants may be required to provide documentation of English proficiency to complete their admission file. Please check at "http://www.apu.apus.edu/admissions/general-information/international-students/english-proficiency.htm".

Other Fees

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