Course Overview
This course is designed for Crime and Intelligence Analysts who are employed in either law enforcement or regulatory agencies, as well as analysts employed in related fields. In this course you will learn how to develop an analytical plan and then complete it for the purpose of creating actionable operational intelligence relating to criminal markets for subsequent intelligence probes or investigations. You will learn how to identify relevant all-source information across investigations and intelligence probes so that one can assess key criminal actors that operate within the many segments of a criminal market. Some experience in tactical and / or strategic analysis is recommended for success in this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
1.0
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
$388.52
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:
- Develop an analytical plan that will incorporate all-source information available for operational analysis.
- Apply methodologies used for operational analysis to a criminal market
- Create an operational report that can serve as a basis for further operational action.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Related Programs
Operational Intelligence Analysis (XFSC 3420) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Techniques for Crime & Intelligence Analysts (TCIA)
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of XFSC 3420 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52202
Dates
Oct 16 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 52202
- $388.52 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
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.
- There will be four (4) online classes over seven (7) weeks: Oct 16, 30, Nov 13 and 27. Prior to registering for this course, please email BCIT_Forensics@bcit.ca for departmental approval. Please provide your full name and BCIT A0# Student number in the email. If you do not have a #, you can create one here: secure.bcit.ca/sis/reg/. There is no required textbook.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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