Overview

There is a growing need for specialists trained in digital forensics and cybersecurity (DFCS) because criminals are increasingly targeting our computers and using computers to commit fraudulent and violent crimes. Computers are the backbone of our infrastructure, and anyone with malicious intent can cause irreparable harm by sabotaging these systems.

The Forensic Investigation (Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option) program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology provides you with essential technical expertise, investigative skills, legal knowledge and communication skills to combat computer crimes such as identity and corporate theft, and credit card fraud. Most criminals leave clues behind, but you must know what, how and where to find them.

Career

The Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Option is intended to provide the additional skills and knowledge that professionals require to work successfully in the prevention and investigation of commercial crime and computer crime. There is a growing requirement for professionals in both the private and public sectors.

Some position titles include:

Computer Forensics Investigator/Examiner
Cybersecurity Analyst
Forensic Computer Analyst
Computer & Information Systems Security Manager
IT Security Consultant
Corporate Security Officer
Network/Internet Security Specialist
Vulnerability Security Research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Applications of Criminal Law : Legal Procedures

Forensic Evidence Imaging and Acquisition

Digital Forensics

Cybersecurity

Criminal Law : Legal Evidence

Research Methodology and Measurement Models

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-02 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Part-time: Applications are accepted throughout the year with intake options available during the following periods: January, April and September.

Language

English

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Credits

62 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Burnaby, Canada
Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Forensic Science Cyber Security View 30 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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English Studies 12 (67%) or

English First Peoples 12 (67%) or

Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or

3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (67%) from a recognized institution

A two-year diploma (minimum 60.0 credits), an associate's degree, or a bachelor's degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a computing or IT field

A minimum of 60.0 credits of courses fulfilling the requirements of the first two years of study towards the completion of a defined undergraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a computing or IT field

A minimum of 60.0 credits, of courses from one or more recognized post-secondary institutions in a computing or IT field

Certification as a police constable and working within a Technological Crime Unit and completion of 30.0 credits from a recognized post-secondary institution in a computing or IT field

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28002 CAD / year

≈ 28002 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

7404 CAD / year

≈ 7404 CAD / year

Living costs

Burnaby

Canada

1600 - 2700 CAD / month

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