Course Overview
This course focuses on the creation of strategic analysis products used by organizations to plan future initiatives relating to their mandate. The course provides you with an in-depth study of strategic analysis methodologies and their applications to crime and intelligence analysis. You will learn of various structured analytical techniques used to develop operational intelligence and strategic intelligence analysis products that are useful in decision-making support of organizational mandates.
Prerequisite(s)
- 60% in FSCT 8430
Credits
3.0
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
$871.60
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Develop intelligence questions and requirements that address a client’s expectations.
- Apply structured analytical techniques when developing a collection plan and analytical plan.
- Develop a Terms of Reference for a strategic analysis project.
- Collect information according to a collection plan.
- Evaluate the relevance, reliability, and validity of information collected.
- Use various reasoning approaches to develop inferences.
- Apply threat assessment methodologies, which include the development of indicators, to a crime or intelligence analysis problem.
- Use empirical research when developing a strategic analysis product.
- Develop considerations and recommendations for decision-making support.
- Complete and present a strategic analysis product.
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Strategic Analysis (FSCT 8486) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Computing and Academic Studies
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Forensic Investigation (Crime and Intelligence Analysis Option)
Bachelor of Technology Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of FSCT 8486 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65487
Dates
Apr 16 - Jul 09 Loading
- CRN 65487
- $871.60 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16 - Jul 09 | Thu | 18:00 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
13 weeks
Instructor
Ken Schulz
Course outline
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 is no required textbook for this offering. 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.
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