Forensic Investigation Economic Crime Option at British Columbia Institute of Technology
Part-time
Bachelor of Technology
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The Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation has developed from an extremely successful Advanced Specialty Certificate program that was initiated at BCIT in 1997. The objective of this degree is to enhance the theoretical knowledge base and investigative capabilities of the people wishing to work in the specialized and diverse fields of forensic investigation. Students gain a clear understanding of the principles, procedures, technologies and the legal ramifications of investigator’s work.
Consistent with the philosophic approach and structure of other BCIT Bachelor of Technology programs, the forensics curriculum is designed to achieve a balance between intellectual rigor and current applications of technologies. The Bachelor of Technology in Forensic Investigation has four options for the student: Forensic Science, Economic Crime, Computer Crime and Cirme and Intelligence Anallysis. Each track combines core courses in liberal studies, management, legal and investigative courses along with the specialized courses of each option. These options along with a variety of electives, selected topics courses and a directed-studies graduation project allow the students the flexibility to meet their educational goals and personal interests.
Grad Employment Outcomes
The following link takes you to graduate outcome survey results containing mostly labour market results from the 2005-2007 BCIT Outcomes Surveys of 2004-2006 Graduates.
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Forensic Investigation (Economic Crime Option)
Additional Program Options
Forensic Investigation Forensic Science Option
Forensic Investigation Computer Crime Option
Forensic Investigation Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option
Job Opportunities
The Economic Crime option is intended to provide the additional skills and knowledge that professionals require to work successfully in the prevention and investigation of commercial crime and computer crime. There is a growing requirement for professionals in both the private and public sectors. Some position titles include:
Police detective
Provincial investigator
Manager, corporate security
Network security manager
Risk manager
Internal auditor
Loss claims investigator
Forensic accountant
Securities investigator
Private security/investigations practitioner
Graduates will be able to function both as professionals in their own right and as members of multidisciplinary teams composed of financial and investigative professionals.
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