Graduate Certificate in Research Analyst (RAPP)
Georgian College
Key Information
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Campus location
Barrie, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Blended
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 9,921 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* *international fall semester fee / international winter and summer semester fee: $8,886 | domestic fall semester fee: $2,965/ domestic winter and summer semester fee: $2,663
Introduction
Train for a data-driven career in research analysis
Learn from expert faculty and gain hands-on experience. Be ready for your exciting career in market, social, or public policy research.
In this program, students are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to conduct applied research in sectors such as marketing, tourism, media, government, public affairs, education, health, non-profit, and social service agencies. Students are provided with hands-on experience and focus on the entire research process. Students formulate research questions, develop research designs, collect information from primary and secondary sources, perform data analysis, interpret results, communicate findings, and develop strategic recommendations. Additional features of the program include an emphasis on traditional and emerging qualitative and quantitative methodologies, the use of technology, effective communication processes, and adherence to professional and ethical standards.
Why study Research Analyst at Georgian?
Experience
The Research Analyst program at Georgian is Canada’s longest-running research professional training program, established in 1991.
Co-op work term
Refine your skills on the job with a 14- to 16-week co-op work term in semester three. Gain on-the-job learning and practical exposure to the research industry. Employers may be:
- specialized research supplier firms
- educational institutions
- Public health agencies and hospitals
- municipal, regional, provincial, and federal government
- private “client-side” corporations
- social service agencies
Our extensive network of alumni, companies, and industry associations makes it possible for us to support students in securing a co-op work term connected to their program outcomes. Students will be competing for co-op opportunities through coaching and support in developing effective resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and interviewing skills.
Connections
Network with more than 600 program alumni.
Hands-on learning
Apply your learning by undertaking real-world projects for clients.
Flexible and fast
Start in September or January, and enter the workforce in just nine months.
Choice
Pursue careers in applied social research, marketing research, or program evaluation.
Small class sizes
Get personal attention from staff who are interested in your success.
Affordable
Maximize your quality of life with a low cost of living or an easy commute to Barrie.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Awards, scholarships, and bursaries
Postsecondary education is an investment in your future. We know many students find it tough to make ends meet, which is why we offer so many options to help you pay your way to graduation.
Georgian offers awards, scholarships, and bursaries to students of all walks of life — domestic, international, and Indigenous, full-time and part-time, first years, upcoming graduates, and everyone in between. You can afford this!
Curriculum
Semester 1
- RAPP 1001 Survey Design and Analysis
- RAPP 1003 Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis
- RAPP 1005 Qualitative Research
- RAPP 1013 Research Tools and Techniques
- RAPP 1014 Report Writing
- RAPP 1016 Project Management
Semester 2
- RAPP 1000 Population and Demography
- RAPP 1007 Advanced Statistical Procedures
- RAPP 1010 Spreadsheet and Table Management
- RAPP 1015 Professional Communication
- RAPP 1017 Data Evaluation
- RAPP 1018 Capstone Project
Co-op Work Terms
- COOP 1051 Research Analyst Work Term
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your Research Analyst graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates may find opportunities within a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations, in the fields of marketing, public policy, media, advertising, tourism, human resources, education, needs assessment, and program evaluation. Potential employers include market research firms, private corporations, consulting groups, municipal, provincial and federal government agencies, educational institutions, social agencies, and not-for-profit organizations.