WHITE-COLLAR AND CYBERCRIME MINOR

The White-Collar and Cybercrime minor prepares students to understand and investigate two rapidly evolving areas of criminal activity: traditional white-collar crimes and technology-enabled cybercrimes. This cross- disciplinary minor examines both the distinct characteristics of financial fraud and digital criminal activities, as well as cases where these crime types intersect. Students will explore conventional white-collar offenses such as corporate fraud and corruption alongside cyber-specific crimes, including identity theft, cyberstalking, and digital extremism. The program provides foundational knowledge in investigation techniques, legal frameworks, and prevention strategies applicable to both crime categories. Minors will assist students interested in careers in law enforcement, corporate security, compliance, and investigative roles that require an understanding of both traditional financial crimes and the expanding digital threat landscape.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Identify the key characteristics and methods of white-collar crime and cybercrime.

• Explain the relationship between traditional financial crimes and digital technologies.

• Describe basic investigative techniques used in white-collar and cybercrime cases.

• Recognize legal and ethical issues in white-collar and digital crime investigations.

• Apply fundamental fraud examination concepts to real-world scenarios.