Law & Public AdministrationStable Study ProspectsBachelor
Suspension and Debarment Investigation
Also known as: Government Fraud Investigation, Public Procurement Compliance
A program focusing on the principles and techniques for investigating criminal behavior among government contractors and grantees at different levels. Includes instruction in financial fraud and money-laundering, auditing, computer investigations, legal concepts and applications, procurement law, n
Graduates can pursue careers as investigators for government agencies, inspectors general offices, or compliance officers in private firms dealing with government contracts. They work to detect, prevent, and prosecute fraud, waste, and abuse in public spending.
Impact of AI on this Study
AI and machine learning tools are increasingly used to detect patterns of fraud in large datasets of government contracts and financial transactions, enhancing investigative efficiency. While AI assists in identifying anomalies, human investigators remain crucial for complex analysis, evidence collection, and legal proceedings.