Honours Bachelor of Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 1 Co-op term |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1657C |
| Tuition fee | CA$19,626 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,961), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To qualify for admission, you must have a high school diploma and have completed the following mandatory courses (or their equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
- In addition, you must have completed five additional Grade 12 courses. Note: It is recommended that one of the six U or M courses be mathematics (MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U) or equivalent. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not from an English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:
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Overview
The growing field of intelligence analysis continuously adapts to tackle complex challenges in protecting communities, national security, critical infrastructure, and businesses.
The Bachelor of Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) is a four-year honours co-op degree program for those excited to take on complex challenges in crime and security across a broad range of industries using the most advanced intelligence analysis and investigative techniques. With an integrative focus on investigations that combine intelligence collection, threat analysis, human behaviour, privacy, data governance, and information technology, this program will equip you with the knowledge and skills for exciting careers in the policing, public safety, national defense, or corporate sectors. The dynamic curriculum will keep you engaged through active learning opportunities including case studies, applied research projects, field placement, paid co-op work term, and access to the Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (RTCA) Lab.
Potential career paths include: crime analysts, intelligence analysts, insurance investigators, financial/securities investigators, human resource and corporate security practitioners, and risk management professionals. Potential employers include law enforcement agencies, insurance providers, financial institutions, national defense, various levels of government, nongovernmental organizations, and large private sector companies.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) degree program, you will have the necessary leadership skills, research capabilities, and breadth of knowledge to be able to staff a variety of intelligence analyst positions and be able to contribute to the evolving expertise/industry of security intelligence.
The Bachelor of Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) program has been developed in alignment with the Ontario Qualifications Framework, which outlines the expectations and requirements for Honours Bachelor’s degrees. Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) graduates have the same access to master’s programs as university degree graduates.
Once you are a program graduate, you will be well suited to pursue graduate studies programs, including but not limited to programs in intelligence studies, criminology, business, or legal studies.