Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option), Advanced Certificate, Part-time
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This program combines legal frameworks with digital forensics and cybersecurity expertise. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of criminal law, evidence handling, incident response, and digital forensics techniques. Electives allow for specialization in areas such as network security, cryptography, and security applications. Graduates are prepared for careers in law enforcement, corporate security, and cybersecurity.
Program Outline
Outline:
- Legal Framework: (5.0 credits)
- Forensic Applications of Criminal Law 1: Legal Procedures (2.5 credits)
- Criminal Law 2: Legal Evidence (2.5 credits)
- Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity: (18.0 credits)
- Principles of Incident Response and Disaster Recovery (3.0 credits)
- Introduction to Digital Forensics and Evidence Imaging (3.0 credits)
- Cybersecurity Foundations (3.0 credits)
- Mobile Forensics (3.0 credits)
- Digital Forensics 1 (3.0 credits)
- Digital Forensics 2 (3.0 credits)
- Network Security 1 (3.0 credits)
- Network Security 2 (3.0 credits)
- Security Applications (3.0 credits)
- Cryptography (3.0 credits)
- Network Exploits and Vulnerabilities (3.0 credits)
- Special Topics in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity (3.0 credits)
- Electives: (3.0 credits)
Careers:
- Police detective
- Provincial investigator
- Manager, corporate security
- Network security manager
- Risk manager
- Securities investigator
- Private security/investigations practitioner
- Information systems auditor
Entry Requirements:
Most courses may be taken for professional development purposes on an individual course basis without formally applying to the program. To request approval to take a course for professional development, email the Program Head identifying which course you'd like to take and attach your current resume along with a brief explanation of how it pertains to your occupation or area of studies. This program has a two-step admission process. Applicants must meet all entrance requirements to be accepted.
Step 1: Pre-entry assessment
Contact the Program Head for a pre-entry assessment. You must upload an approved pre-entry assessment from the program area to your online application. The following documents will be required for your pre-assessment: Resume Completed and signed applicant waiver form from the program area
Step 2: Meet the following entrance requirements
English language proficiency: Category 2 – English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent Completion of one of the following options prior to admission: Option 1: A two-year diploma (minimum 60.0 credits), an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a computing or IT field, such as Computer Information Technology (CIT), Computer Systems Technology (CST), Full-Stack Web Development (FSWD), Business Information Technology Management (BITMAN), Computer Information Systems Administration (CISA), or Industrial Network Cybersecurity (INCS) including: 6.0 credits from outside of core academic discipline [PDF] Option 2:A minimum of 60.0 credits of courses fulfilling the requirements of the first two years of study towards the completion of a defined undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a computing or IT field including: 6.0 credits from outside of core academic discipline [PDF] Option 3:A minimum of 60.0 credits of courses from one or more recognized post-secondary institutions in a computing or IT field, including: 18.0 second year or higher level credits 30.0 credits of computing including courses in networking, programming, and operating systems 6.0 credits from outside of core academic discipline [PDF] Option 4:Certification as a police constable and work experience within a Technological Crime Unit and completion of 30.0 credits from a recognized post-secondary institution in an appropriate computing or IT field. Criminal Record Check (CRC) Contact your local police department to obtain the appropriate forms - Letter for police department [PDF] Must be issued within one year of your application date The outcome of the CRC may influence your acceptability for this program Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations. Read more about how to meet BCIT’s entrance requirements Recommended for success Attend an information session prior to applying for this program. For more information and to register for an information session visit the Forensics website. International applicants This program is available to international applicants who currently have a valid status in Canada. A valid study permit is required prior to starting the program. Go back Overview Next up Costs & Supplies
