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Project Management for Investigations FSCT 7120

Forensic Investigation Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

There are two management concepts that have historically tended to produce very successful outcomes when applied to any endeavour, including conducting complex criminal or civil investigations. These concepts, using the strength of teams and project management, each have followers. The focus of this course will be to expose you to both concepts to enable you to develop and experience an organized approach to any type of investigation.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Admission to a Forensic credential program or permission of the Program Coordinator.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$822.05

Course offerings

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of FSCT 7120 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 39112

Duration

Sun Sep 10 - Sun Dec 17 (13 weeks)

  • 13 weeks
  • CRN 39112
  • Domestic fees $822.05
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Sep 10 - Dec 17 Sun 10:00 - 13:30 Online
Instructor

Alex Tyakoff

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$822.05

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This course will be offered ONLINE for the 2023 Fall term and classes will be taught LIVE. Attendance is mandatory (synchronous). No classes on: Oct 1 (Truth & Reconciliation weekend), Oct 8 (Thanksgiving weekend), and Nov 12 (Remembrance day weekend). To purchase the book for this course go to: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance/buy_main.asp? (BCIT FALL 2023 TERM... DE - FSCT). 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

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Define project goals and objectives.
  • Develop key performance indicators.
  • Develop a project plan using a software program like Microsoft Project.
  • Create a plan to acquire resources.
  • Conduct a risk assessment and how to mitigate risks in the project.
  • Examine the steps in executing the project and explain the importance of evaluation.
  • Discuss the importance of closing out the project.

Effective as of Winter 2024

Related Programs

Project Management for Investigations (FSCT 7120) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Computing and Academic Studies

  1. Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
    Bachelor of Technology Part-time
  2. Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  3. Forensic Investigation (Forensic Science Option)
    Bachelor of Technology Part-time

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