Study Fee: Click here to view the tuition and subscription options. Monthly study plans start from €499 per month, depending on the program and level of academic support selected.

Study Method: This program is delivered 100% online, allowing students to study from anywhere in the world with flexible scheduling. Students may also have the option to attend the graduation ceremony in Switzerland, subject to visa approval and travel regulations.

Study Language: The program is delivered in English. Students are expected to have sufficient English language proficiency to complete the coursework and academic requirements.

Applications can be submitted online through our admission portal. Applicants may also contact or visit our offices in different regions, including: Europe: Switzerland GCC: Dubai (UAE) Asia: Bishkek Our admissions team will guide you through the application and enrollment process.

Programs are offered through a flexible monthly subscription system, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining access to academic resources and support services.

This program has a minimum study period depending on the academic level and program structure. Students may complete the program at their own pace while maintaining an active monthly subscription.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should meet the academic entry requirements for the respective program level. Typical requirements may include: A previous academic qualification relevant to the program level A copy of passport or national ID Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume Completed online application form Additional documents may be requested depending on the program and the institution delivering the program.

Certification / Degree Awarded

Upon successful completion of all academic requirements, students will receive the corresponding certificate or academic degree issued by the responsible institution within the VBNN Smart Education Group network.

Doctorate in Financial Crimes and Money Laundering

Feb 20
2 min read

This doctorate study program is a 100% research-based academic pathway designed for senior professionals, regulators, compliance leaders, financial investigators, and scholars who seek to produce original research in the fields of financial crime prevention, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and global regulatory governance. Positioned at a study level equal to EQF Level 8 and aligned with the Third European Cycle, the program emphasizes advanced theoretical development, independent research, and strategic policy analysis within complex international financial systems.

Structured over +18 months (with a defined minimum duration and flexibility for extension), the program enables candidates to combine professional responsibilities with high-level academic research. Its rigorous framework develops advanced competencies in investigative methodologies, regulatory impact analysis, financial intelligence systems, and strategic risk governance.

The curriculum consists of seven modules, carefully structured to ensure academic depth and specialization:

Four research-focused modules covering advanced research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, forensic financial analytics, comparative regulatory analysis, and strategic financial risk modeling.
Two general modules addressing global governance, ethics in financial regulation, institutional compliance frameworks, and leadership in regulatory and enforcement environments.
One specialized module in Financial Crimes and Money Laundering, focusing on anti-money laundering systems, counter-terrorism financing mechanisms, corruption and fraud analysis, digital financial crime, cryptocurrency-related risks, international compliance standards, and financial intelligence coordination.

The program culminates in a comprehensive thesis and structured research activities, enabling candidates to generate innovative solutions, influence regulatory reforms, and contribute to academic and professional discourse on combating economic and financial crime.

This doctorate study program is particularly suited for high-level professionals working in central banks, regulatory authorities, financial intelligence units (FIUs), multinational financial institutions, compliance leadership roles, international organizations, law enforcement agencies, and academic research centers seeking to reach the highest level of scholarly and strategic expertise in financial crime prevention and anti-money laundering.