This course provides an examination of theory and research in the field of white-collar crime. Classic theoretical works will be considered as well as contemporary writings. The course will begin with an introduction to the field, including definitional and theoretical issues regarding the areas of white-collar, occupational, organizational, and corporate crime. Following this, we will examine various forms of white-collar crime including: consumer crime, corporate crime, computer crime, and financial fraud. Finally, we will review salient issues regarding the causes, prevention, enforcement, and sanctioning of white-collar crime.

CILO-1: Identify and explain major definitional and theoretical issues regarding the areas of white-collar, occupational, organizational, and corporate crime. CILO-2: Acquire basic knowledge on various forms and types of white-collar crime including consumer crime, corporate crime, computer crime, and financial fraud. CILO-3: Analyze the causes and impacts of recent high-profile and influential cases of white-collar crime. CILO-4: Analyze the enforcement of control, sanctioning, and prevention of white-collar crime.