Intelligence Analysis

This graduate-level certificate is open to students who are interested in pursuing rewarding careers in the growing fields of business, intelligence or risk analysis.

Program strengths

Recent studies have shown that the demand for professionals with the specialized skills to collect and analyze “big data” will grow dramatically over the next decade.

The program provides the specialized theoretical foundation and applied skills needed to function successfully as an analyst.

These skills are increasingly needed in a wide range of fields in the public and private sector -- from finance, banking and marketing/advertising to investigation, cybersecurity and national security.

Graduates who have gone on to a career in this field include those working in investigations, security, law enforcement and forensic analysis. Mid-career professionals interested in advancing into a business or intelligence analyst at a private company, public agency or non-profit organization also benefit from this program.

Subjects

• Key concepts in national security, criminal intelligence and business intelligence
• The intelligence process and its various stages
• Important issues in the Canadian Intelligence Community
• Issues in intelligence such as counterintelligence, covert action, policymaking, oversight and accountability, ethics, failure and reform
• Fundamental concepts of intelligence writing
• Analytic techniques that have potential application to intelligence problems
• Online collaborative tools, including blogs and wikis
• Competitive intelligence issues
• Theories and stages of financial crime
• Develop intelligence strategies to combat financial crime
• Analytical pitfalls in competitive intelligence
• Collecting and evaluating information from human and other sources
• Analytical methods to address fraud, theft, manipulation and corruption

Program Format 

The program consists of five courses which are delivered entirely online one per semester sequentially, and takes approximately 18 months to complete.

The classes are asynchronous so students can access the course material 24/7, without having to login at a specific time.  However, the courses are not independent or self-study.  Each course is comprised of 13 weekly learning modules with pre-established due dates for assignments, discussion postings, and projects.  

Students typically log into the course at least three times per week and spend a minimum of 7-12 hours per week participating in discussions, readings, exercises, and assignments.  

Upcoming intake

Applications for this program are accepted continuously throughout the year; however, the program intake is only offered once a year in September. As this is a competitive program and seats are limited, it is recommended that you apply as soon as possible. 

Tuition

Domestic tuition is $2,282.79 per course (from April 1, 2023)
International tuition is $3,424.19 per course (from April 1, 2023)

Additional Fees 

Learner Services Fee $18.84 per course (from April 1, 2023)
Non-refundable application fee $75

Textbooks & Supplies

See the list of required textbooks.

STEP ONE - Apply to the Program

Students can apply by registering online at EducationPlannerBC and completing the online program application form.

STEP TWO - Submit Supporting Documents

Prepare and submit supporting documentation by mail or email to be received by the application deadline.

Application deadline

Completed applications, including all admission documentation, must be submitted by July 4th, 2024, to the Admissions office. Applications will be reviewed and approved as they are received, up until the application deadline.

Admission requirements 

A bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited school.

If you do not have a bachelor's degree, you may be considered for program admission if you possess:

• A minimum of two years of post-secondary education plus a minimum of five years of progressive and specialized experience working with the analysis of data and information. 

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• Eight to ten years of progressive and specialized experience working with the analysis of data and information (Dean/Director discretion). 

Note
Refer to the Graduate Studies Application Supplement for more details.

required Documents

1. Official university transcript or required experience*
2. Two letters of recommendation (one academic and one personal OR two professional references)
3. Detailed resume
4. Personal statement/Statement of Intent
5. A current criminal record check
6. A 500-1000 word essay on a related topic of choice (only required if you do not possess a bachelor's degree)

Financial aid & awards

Candidates for this program may be eligible for JIBC awards and bursaries including the JIBC General Student Bursary. All students are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact Student Services or the Financial Aid & Student Awards Advisor at financialaid@jibc.ca.

International applicants

International applicants are encouraged to visit the International Students page or contact JIBC's Office of International Affairs at international@jibc.ca.

Transfer Credit & Prior Learning Credits

JIBC has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. As part of the British Columbia public post-secondary system, JIBC is a full participant in the credit transfer system of the BC Council on Admissions and Transfer.

Transfer Credit Opportunities

JIBC has a number of articulation agreements for transfer credit with Mercyhurst University, the Canadian Police College and BCIT.

Mercyhurst University - JIBC students may be eligible to transfer credits from the Intelligence Analysis or Tactical Criminal Analysis graduate certificate programs to the Master of Science in Applied Intelligence degree (online program) offered by the Ridge College of Intelligence Studies and Applied Sciences at Mercyhurst University

Canadian Police College - CPC students who successfully complete the CPC Tactical Criminal Intelligence Analysis course and/or the Strategic Analysis course may be eligible for transfer credit into JIBC's Intelligence Analysis or Tactical Criminal Analysis graduate certificate.

BCIT - Students who successfully demonstrate completion of the BCIT Bachelor of Technology, Forensic Investigation - Crime and Intelligence Analysis option, will receive six credits for JIBC's INTL-5100 Intelligence Theories & Applications, and INTL-5800 Intelligence Communications. These are two of the foundational courses in JIBC's Intelligence Analysis and Tactical Criminal Analysis Graduate Certificate programs.

Program FAQs
 

Q: Is it possible to use the credits from this graduate certificate towards a master's degree?  
A: In partnership with leading universities specializing in intelligence analysis, JIBC graduates can apply their education towards completion of a master’s degree in the field.