Course Overview
This course will expose you to investigative strategies used when investigating cybercrimes related to fraud and financial crimes. You will learn to use investigative and analytical strategies when collecting digital evidence in crimes such as investment scams, identity theft, blockchain and cryptocurrency scams, and ransomware attacks. You will review case studies to learn of best practices for the deterrence, detection, investigation, and reporting of the above mentioned crimes. The best practices for presenting a cybercrime investigation report to a decision-maker will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
Domestic fees
$328.54
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:
- Determine an appropriate investigation process in completing a cybercrime investigation relating to fraud and financial crime.
- Propose strategies on how to identify and collect evidence during a cybercrime investigation.
- Use software to analyze data that would be collected during a cybercrime investigation.
- Prepare a report for a decision-maker based on your analysis of cybercrime data.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Financial Cybercrime Investigation (XFSC 3055) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XFSC 3055 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51995
Dates
Oct 06 - Oct 27 Loading
- CRN 51995
- $328.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06 - Oct 27 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
4 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. Students are required to log on at the specific dates and times. There is no required textbook. Please remember to pay for your tuition via online banking the same day you register for this course.
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