Intelligence Analysis

This graduate-level certificate is for anyone pursuing a career in intelligence. It is also for those interested in business or risk analysis.

Program Strengths

Experts expect that the demand for data analysts will continue to grow over the next decade.

Students in this program will receive the special training needed to work as an analyst. After graduation, they can work in many fields. These include finance, banking, and marketing. They can also work in investigation, cybersecurity, and national security.

Subjects

• Advanced research and thinking skills
• Conduct intelligence analysis using a variety of methods and techniques.
• Prepare and deliver a variety of intelligence products in written, visual, and oral formats.
• Gain insight on how competitive intelligence can minimize strategic surprises for organizations.
• Learn how analyzing financial crimes can identify risk mitigation opportunities for proactive approach. 

Program Format

The program consists of five courses. You can take one of these online courses per semester, in sequence. They take approximately 18 months to complete.

Students can access the course material 24/7 without having to log in at a specific time. However, the courses are not independent or self-study. Each course has 13 weekly learning modules. They have set due dates for assignments, discussions, and projects.

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

Upcoming intake

We accept applications for this program throughout the year. However, the program intake is only offered once a year in September. This program is competitive with limited seats. So, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.  The next application intake opens November 4, 2024 for the fall 2025 intake starting September 2, 2025.  Applications for the fall 2025 intake close July 29, 2025.

Tuition

Domestic tuition is $2,328.44 per course (from April 1, 2024).  
International tuition is $3,492.67 per course (from April 1, 2024)

Additional Fees

Learner Services Fee $19.20 per course (from April 1, 2024)
Non-refundable application fee $75

Textbooks & Supplies

See the list of required textbooks.

STEP ONE - Apply to the Program

Apply by registering online at EducationPlannerBC and completing the online program application form.  
 The next application intake is open November 4, 2024 and closes July 29, 2025.

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 29, 2025, 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.