Course Overview
This course will cover emerging, specialized areas in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity. The goal is to introduce new vulnerabilities, investigative techniques, and technologies. Students will be expected to develop new competency and knowledge in specialized areas, and they will also be expected to research and present topics of contemporary interest in Digital Forensics and Cyber security. Instructors will be drawn from a range of high tech companies, government organizations, and law enforcement communities.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$939.39
International fees are typically 3.25 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:
- Critically read and assess new research in Digital Forensics and/or Cybersecurity.
- Evaluate credibility, context, evidence, and soundness of reasoning related to the course topic.
- Describe, analyze and assess digital evidence related to the course topic.
- Identify ambiguity, controversy and complexity in the contemporary practice of Digital Forensics and/or Cybersecurity.
- Apply, in course assignments and discussions, cross-disciplinary approaches, ideas, and solutions.
- Produce written and oral arguments that demonstrate skills in critical thinking, reading, and writing..
- Present ideas and research findings in a research paper / project report.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Special Topics in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity (FSCT 8592) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 8592 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65335
Dates
Apr 10 - Jul 03 Loading
- CRN 65335
- $939.39 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
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 is a Hybrid course, Apr 10 - June 12 F2F, then June 19 - Jul 3 Online. 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.
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