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
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$860.79
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 7240 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 42294
Dates
Sep 08 - Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 42294
- $860.79 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Dec 01 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course will be offered ONLINE for the 202630 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 2026 TERM / DE – FSCT / 7240 / NET). Materials available for purchase at the BCIT Bookstore on Monday, 19 July 2026 (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.
Confirmation
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Status
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