- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course introduces the field of cybercrime and develops a core understanding of the intelligence and analysis challenges of working in the cyber environment. Topics include defining cybercrime, technology as a target, technology as an instrument, and evolving/emerging cybercrime threats. You will develop an understanding of the digital environment, hacker subculture, cyberstalking, data theft (identity, trade secrets, etc.), phishing attacks, hate crimes, credit card account thefts, malicious software and various applications.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$843.63
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Compare and contrast technology-as-target and technology-as-instrument.
- Discuss how cybercrime is on the rise.
- Analyze distributed denial of service (DDoS).
- Analyze criminal botnet operations.
- Analyze carding crimes.
- Analyze online mass-marketing fraud and ransomware.
- Discuss organized crime and the internet.
- Analyze online child sexual exploitation.
- Describe darknets.
- Explain cybercrime-as-a-service.
- Examine malware targeting mobile platforms.
- Discuss virtual currency schemes.
- Investigate cyber-facilitated stock market manipulation.
- Discuss cybercrime threats to industrial control systems.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Essentials of Cyber Crime (FSCT 7240) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of FSCT 7240 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 42294
Dates
Sep 11 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 42294
- $843.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 04 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Daniel Harris
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This course will be offered ONLINE for the 202530 Fall term and classes will be taught LIVE. For details on the textbook required, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/bcit/buy_textbooks.asp (BCIT-FALL 2025 TERM / DE – FSCT / 7240 / NET). Materials available for purchase at the BCIT Bookstore Monday, July 21 2025 (Approx.) For information on Forensic Science programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/computing-academic-studies/forensics. Students who have been accepted into a Forensics program where this course is a part of the matrix may register without any further approvals. Students who are not currently accepted in a Forensics program or, if this course is NOT part of your program matrix, please contact the Program Assistants for departmental approval at BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.