Overview
While much of the criminal justice system is oriented toward street crime there are important mechanisms that seek to regulate the crimes of powerful including white collar crime, organised crime, institutional crime and corruption. In this unit you will examine the distinctive position of each of these forms of crime and the major hurdles they present for law enforcement and the courts. You will critically examine the different institutional responses to crimes of the powerful particularly in structures of accountability and the creation of regulatory agencies. You will also discuss emerging areas of study such as systemic inequality and generational crime. This knowledge will be applied through the development of an organisational audit or compliance plan that regulates illegal behaviour.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2020
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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- Debate the underlying social factors that shape crimes of the powerful in Australia and internationally
- Develop an accountability-based organisational audit or compliance plan
- Discuss different regulatory approaches to crimes of the powerful
- Identify the organisational factors and structures that underpin white collar, organised and institutional crime
- Use criminology theory to evaluate the success of anti-corruption programs.
No external accreditation is relevant to this award.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
| 2 - Presentation - 10% | |||||
| 3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | |||||
| 4 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 30% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||||||||
| 2 - Presentation - 10% | |||||||||||
| 3 - Online Quiz(zes) - 20% | |||||||||||
| 4 - Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books - 30% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
Corruption, Fraud, Organized Crime, and the Shadow Economy
- (2016)
- Authors: Edelbacher M, Kratcoski P.C.Dobovsek B
- CRC Press (Taylor and Francis)
- London London , UK
- ISBN: 9780367870652
- Binding: Paperback
Crimes of the Powerful an introduction
- (2016)
- Authors: Rothe D.,Kauzlarich D.,
- Routledge (Taylor and Francis Group)
- London London , UK
- ISBN: 9781138797932
- Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Choose either or both of the above texts for additonal reading. Paper copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code)
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
s.beattie@cqu.edu.au
a.ferguson@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 13 Jul 2020Module/Topic
Introduction to unit
What do we mean when we say Crimes of the Powerful?
Chapter
Ruggerio V.,(2015) Ethics and the Crimes of the Powerful, The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice Vol 54 No 1. February 2015, Howard League for Penal Reform and John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Oxford, England. DOI: 10.1111/hojo.12113
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/hojo.12113
Tombs S., Whyte D.,(2002),Unmasking the Crimes of the Powerful, Critical Criminology Vol 11, pp217–236, Kluwer Law International, Netherlands.
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1023/B:CRIT.0000005811.87302.17.pdf
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 20 Jul 2020Module/Topic
The Scale and Impact of Crimes of the Powerful
Chapter
Croall H.,( 2001 ) ed Lindgren The Victims of White-Collar Crime, White-Collar Crime Research. Old Views and Future Potentials Lectures and Papers from a Scandinavian Seminar, pp35-51 National Council for Crime Prevention, Sweden.
Harbinson E., Benson M J.,Latessa E J.,(2019)Assessing Risk Among White-Collar Offenders Under Federal Supervision in the Community, Criminal Justice and Behaviour, Vol. 46, No. 2, February 2019, pp261–279, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, United States of America
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0093854818810317
Michel C., Cochran J K,Heide K .,(2015) Public knowledge about white-collar crime: an exploratory study, Crime, Law and Social Change Vol 65 pp 67–91,SpringerLink, Springer Nature, Switzerland.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 27 Jul 2020Module/Topic
Criminological theories of White Collar Crime (WCC)
Chapter
Smith R G (1999). Defrauding governments in the twenty-first century. Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice no. 111. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology. https://aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi111
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 03 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Cybercrime
Chapter
Szde Y, (2018) "Does fear of victimization deter online shopping?", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol.
25 Issue: 3, pp.770-783, Emerald Publishing Ltd, London, England
https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-05-2017-0038
Reynolds E.,(2019) Global fear over Australian cyber attack as dozens of US entities targeted by Iran and China, News.com.au, Australia
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 10 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Corporate While Collar Crime
Chapter
Gottschalk P.(2018) Evaluation of Fraud Examinations: The Case of Inappropriate Accounting Practices at Fuji Xerox, Deviant Behaviour Journal, Taylor and Francis, Oxfordshire, England
https://doi.org/10.1080/01639625.2018.1559640
Janda M(2019)Former Real Estate Institute president Malcolm Gunning and wife Alice charged with breaching conduct rules, ABC net.au. Australia
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 17 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 24 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Policing White Collar Crime
Chapter
Vipin K, Singh D K, (2018) "Parameters of automated fraud detection techniques during online transactions", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 25: 3, pp.702-720, Emerald Publishing Ltd, London. England
https:// doi.org/10.1108/JFC-03-2017-0024
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 31 Aug 2020Module/Topic
Criminological theories of Corruption
Chapter
Smith R 2014. Responding to organised crime through intervention in recruitment pathways. Trends & issues in crime and criminal justice no. 473. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology.
https://aic.gov.au/publications/tandi/tandi473
Larmour P., Wolanin N (2001). Corruption and anti-corruption. Archive. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology.
https://aic.gov.au/publications/archive/corruption-and-anti-corruption
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 07 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Political Corruption
Chapter
Habeeb A S, Hossein G, (2018) "Corruption in the Nigeria Judicial System:
An Overview", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 25 :3, pp.669-680, Emerald Publishing Ltd, London, England.
https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-01-2017-0005
Marshall McCormack S.,(2019) Former Ipswich Council CEO Carl Wulff sentenced to five years in jail over corrupt payments, Nine Digital Ltd. Australia
Wells J,(2019) Ian Macdonald wins appeal against misconduct conviction, walks free from prison, ABC.net.au, Australia.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 14 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Criminal Justice System Corruption
Chapter
Brown B., Knight (2018) Victorian police 'kept weapons to plant on suspects, kidnapped officer': ex-cop's affidavit, ABC net.au, Australia
Dennien M (2020) Townsville prison boss stood down amid ethical standards probe, Brisbane Times, Queensland, Australia.
Farnsworh S., Oaten J.,(2019) Lawyer X documents reveal Nicola Gobbo's dealings with Victoria Police as Informer 3838, ABC.net.au .
Farnsworth S., Tran D., Morgan D (2020) Lawyer X royal commission blog: Nicola Gobbo's role as informer could have affected more than 1,200 cases, Abc.net.au.,Australia.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-10/the-latest-from-the-lawyer-x-royal-commission/11296158
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 10
Begin Date: 21 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Organised Crime and Corruption
Chapter
Lauchs M., Stains Z.,(2010) An analysis of outlaw motorcycle gang crime: are bikers organised criminals? Global Crime, Vol 20:2, pp69-89, Routledge Publishing, London England.
DOI: 10.1080/17440572.2019.1583107
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/17440572.2019.1583107?needAccess=true
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 28 Sep 2020Module/Topic
Corporate Corruption
Chapter
Frain F.M.,Bell P.,Lauchs M.,(2013) The Australian Wheat Board Scandal: Investigating International Bribery, International Journal of Business and Commerce Vol. 2,:.9: pp 01-19 Asian Society of Business and Commerce Research.
https://www.ijbcnet.com/2-9/IJBC-13-2901.pdf
Tage A, (2018) "Crime prevention in terms of criminal intent criteria in white-collar crime:
A propositional analysis", Journal of Financial Crime, Vol. 25: 3, pp.838-844, Emerald Publishing Ltd., London, England
https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-05-2017-0051
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 05 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Regulation, Compliance and Legal Obligation Options
Chapter
Dominic P, (2018) "The battle against fraud: do reporting mechanisms work?", Journal of
Financial Crime, Vol. 25: 3, pp.784-794,Emerald Publishing Ltd, London, England
https://doi.org/10.1108/JFC-05-2017-0048
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 12 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 19 Oct 2020Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
There is no prescribed textbook for this course.
However, there is a recommended text book(s):
Rothe D., Kauzlarich D., (2016)Crimes of the Powerful: An Introduction, Routledge, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN,United Kingdom
And /or
Edelbacher M, Dobovšek, B., Kratcoski P.C.,( 2019)Corruption, Fraud, Organized Crime, and the Shadow Economy, Advances in Police Theory and Practice Series, CRC Press, Abingdon, Oxon OX14 4RN,United Kingdom
1 Online Quiz(zes)
Your knowledge of the theoretical understanding of white collar crime and corruption will be tested through regular online quizzes that will give you feedback on your progress throughout the term. The quizzes will test students understanding of core concepts, the application of theoretical concepts the ability to distinguish factual propositions.
There will be five (5) online quizzes in total throughout the unit commencing/opening Friday 31st July( Week 3).
The last on line quiz will commence/open Friday 2nd October (Week 12).
All five (5) quizzes will open on Friday 9am of the assessment week and close 9am Monday of the following week
5
Other
Critical thinking skills
Explanation of theoretical concepts
Digital literacy
- Identify the organisational factors and structures that underpin white collar, organised and institutional crime
- Use criminology theory to evaluate the success of anti-corruption programs.
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
2 Learning logs / diaries / Journal / log books
In this assessment item students are tasked with creating /recording a weekly Vlog (5 minutes maximum) summarising the weekly content. You may use contemporary sources (weblinks, media resources can be used) as examples to explain that weeks topic.
Students will be asked to create/record a weekly Vlog (5 minutes maximum) summarising the weekly content providing contemporary sources (weblinks, media resources can be used) to explain the weeks topic. You are required to upload them to Youtube for grading.
Monday 28th September 9am (Week 11.) you are required to submit 8 vlogs, of your choosing, to YouTube.
Students will submit the YouTube links via turn it in.
Ensure you include a list of the resources you have used. you are required to submit 8 vlogs, of your choosing, to YouTube. You are able to set the YouTube link private or public. If you set the clip to private please ensure you allow the unit coordinator access to view it for grading purposes only.
You will submit the YouTube links via turn it in.
Due date:Monday 28th September 9am (Week 11.)
Week 11 Monday (28 Sept 2020) 9:00 am AEST
Review/Exam Week Friday (16 Oct 2020)
Critical analysis
Explanation of unit concepts
Structure
Ability to upload and share video materials including setting permissions
- Debate the underlying social factors that shape crimes of the powerful in Australia and internationally
- Discuss different regulatory approaches to crimes of the powerful
- Use criminology theory to evaluate the success of anti-corruption programs.
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
3 Written Assessment
Your major assessment Task/Challenge involves the development of a crime control strategy for regulating either a private organisation for white collar crime or an official agency for corruption. Drawing on case studies and examples from your learning materials, you will determine a regulatory standard or organisational policy relevant to your chosen hypothetical scenario. In doing this you will demonstrate the importance of transparency, of effective internal review/auditing and external oversight of practices.However, as this is a research exercise you are advised to find additional resources.
Length 2000 words
Week 6 Monday (24 Aug 2020) 9:00 am AEST
Week 8 Monday (7 Sept 2020)
Structure
Critical analysis
Explanation of unit concepts
Application of key concepts
- Debate the underlying social factors that shape crimes of the powerful in Australia and internationally
- Develop an accountability-based organisational audit or compliance plan
- Discuss different regulatory approaches to crimes of the powerful
- Identify the organisational factors and structures that underpin white collar, organised and institutional crime
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
4 Presentation
Your major assessment Task/Challenge involves the development of a crime control strategy for regulating either a private organisation for white collar crime or an official agency for corruption.
Using you chosen case study and the provided feedback students will prepare a short presentation 10-15 minutes in total. The presentation will be recorded on a platform of the students choosing and uploaded to You Tube.
You may make the YouTube clip private or public however if you make the post private please ensure you allow the unit coordinator access for grading purposes only.
The link details are to be submitted via Turn it in.
Week 9 Monday (14 Sept 2020) 9:00 am AEST
Week 11 Monday (28 Sept 2020)
Structure
Critical analysis
Explanation of unit concepts
Application of unit concepts
Ability to upload and share video materials including setting permissions
Digital literacy
- Develop an accountability-based organisational audit or compliance plan
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Ethical practice
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