An Interdisciplinary Program of the Colleges of Professional Studies, Business, & Health Professions
This Program is credentialed by the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE) AND Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA). Graduates qualify to sit for the SCCE and HCCA exams to become Certified Compliance Specialists.
ONE YEAR intensive Graduate Certificate Program (Two courses per semester; one course in the summer)
Admission for the Fall semester
Transactional courses blend theory and practical guidance for a unique learning experience.
Distance learning augmented by webinars, required attendance at two scheduled Professional Association (HCCA or SCCE) conferences, and on-campus capstone week prior to award of certificate.
FGCU faculty from the Colleges of Professional Studies, Business, and Health Professions, complemented by nationally recognized compliance regulatory professionals as adjunct faculty and guest lecturers.
What is a Compliance Specialist?
The Compliance Specialist works in the organization’s Compliance Program to determine whether business operations comply with laws and rules. The Compliance Specialist Program covers the theory, process, and practice of compliance issues:
understanding of ethics, laws, and regulations;
familiarity with business operations and systems;
skills to interview and investigate;
knowledge of forensic audit skills to review documents and write reports, and
inter-personal skills to work with management, meet with Board members and regulators.
Who Should Attend
Persons seeking a new career.
Persons whose professional experience is especially transferrable to a career in compliance, such as: healthcare/public administration, allied health professionals, law enforcement/criminal justice, law/ paralegal, human resources, accounting, environmental and general business
Persons who want to sharpen their skills in compliance-related positions, such as internal audit and risk management/loss prevention
Overview of Curriculum
Corporate Compliance programs have become synonymous with responsible corporate governance. With jobs available in all sectors of the economy, this program trains participants in the “process of compliance” that compliance programs follow, regardless of industry segment.
To foster ease of attendance for our students, classes will be virtual with guest speakers and faculty using webinar technology for live presentations. The HCCA/SCCE required conference will enable students to work with program faculty, attend professional meetings and network with prospective employers.
During the capstone session on campus at the conclusion of the last class, students will work with faculty and guest lecturers on case studies to prepare for the HCCA/SCCE certification examinations.
