Transnational Crime and Globalisation

Synopsis

PSS303 Transnational Crime and Globalisation introduces the concept of transnational crime, globalisation and their impact on public safety and security. By highlighting the complexity of transnational crime, students will be able to assess the connection between socio-economic factors and political instabilities. This course also highlights the serious magnitude of transnational crimes and the challenges in detecting such criminal activities. The proliferation of transnational crime is examined from the lens of its key stakeholders. This enable students to identify preventive and remedial strategies, as well as understand the need to adopt a cooperative stance in tackling transnational crime.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

Introduction to transnational crime
Rules and regulations related to transnational crime
Threats and danger of transnational crime
Strategies and intervention to counter transnational crime
The multiple stakeholders, roles and responsibilities
Criminal syndicates, motivation and threat
Cultural and political aspect of transnational crime
Corruption and intervention from the State
Illegal immigration
Mass migration
Border security
Future challenges related to transnational crime

Learning Outcome

Differentiate the different types of transnational crime
Examine the strategies to combat transnational crime
Analyse ways to prevent transnational crime
Illustrate the nature of transnational crime in development of security strategies
Compare the different forms of transnational crime
Assess the different roles and responsibilities of the State in preventing transnational crime

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Singapore University of Social Sciences

Transnational Crime and Globalisation