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Course details
This course provides an introduction to commercial crimes in Canada. Three main issues are considered: theory (the criminal code section and the fundamental legal principles underlying the offence); practical criteria (identifying the priority elements of proof that are required from a practical point of view) and satisfying the criteria (reviewing the usual types of evidence required to prove the offence). Primary commercial crimes considered include: fraud, theft, counterfeit currency, credit and debit card offences, internet based frauds, conspiracy and money laundering. Others, briefly introduced topics include: stock market manipulation and other securities related offences, criminal breach of trust, custom and excise offences, secret commissions, planned bankruptcy and possession of goods obtained by crime. Reference is made to various industry issues such as banking regulations as they impact on the offences being studied. In addition, 21st century issues such as the global economy, telemarketing, the cable industry and gaming are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s)
- Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$849.96
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of FSCT 7210 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 33207
Duration
Tue Sep 05 - Tue Nov 28 (13 weeks)
- 13 weeks
- CRN 33207
- $849.96
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
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Sep 05 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Terence Yung
Course outline
Cost
$849.96
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.
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This course is ONLINE and will be asynchronous (students can enroll in other courses on the same day, however, must have the Program Assistant to create a special override for them to do so). For details on the recommended textbook, please check: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp? (BCIT FALL 2023 TERM... DE – FSCT - 7210) 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. For information on Forensic programs and courses, please visit: www.bcit.ca/cas/forensics.
Status
In Progress
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Outline and discuss the theoretical aspects of enumerated Criminal Code offences, including the fundamental underlying legal principles.
- Outline the practical criteria required to prove all elements of the offences as set out in legislation.
- Apply the theoretical knowledge in case-study and practical problem situations.
- Given a specified fact situation, prepare an investigative plan, setting out the investigative objective to be attained by each step in the plan.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct effective fraud related research from appropriate websites/course materials.
Effective as of Winter 2018
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