Bachelor of Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) (1657C) (Co-op)

The Bachelor of Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (Honours) four-year (eight-semester) honours co-op degree program equips students with advanced intelligence gathering, investigative, and risk-assessment skills.

The curriculum integrates threat detection, open-source intelligence (OSINT), cybersecurity, human behavior analysis, privacy frameworks, and data governance. Hands-on experience is emphasized through access to the dedicated Risk, Threat, and Crime Analysis (RTCA) Lab, applied research projects, a field placement, and a paid co-op work term.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 65.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 88.0

• PTE: 58.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional Admission & Pathways: Available via English language pathway courses prior to academic study. Direct admission applicants missing language test results must submit valid scores prior to receiving a final offer letter. Graduates of related programs (e.g., Police Foundations, Protection, Security and Investigation) may qualify for second-year advanced standing pathways.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.