Rashtriya Raksha University launches master’s program to tackle financial and economic crimes – The Times of India

BENGALURU: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), an institution under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has announced the launch of a one-year hybrid program for working professionals—Master’s in Financial and Economic Crimes. The program is aimed at addressing the growing challenges posed by financial and economic crimes, including money laundering, fraud, and cybercrime. This new course is designed to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge required to identify, investigate, and prevent such crimes, thus contributing to a safer financial ecosystem.
Developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, the program also benefits from the endorsement of various financial regulatory bodies, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and law enforcement agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
At a press conference held via videoconferencing, Vice Chancellor Prof. Bimal N. Patel emphasized the university’s strong track record, noting that it maintains a 93% placement rate across its campuses in Shivamogga (Karnataka), Arunachal Pradesh, Lucknow, and Puducherry. The university’s focus on quality education and professional development makes it an ideal destination for aspiring professionals in the field of financial crime prevention.