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The program This program will equip you with the knowledge, skills and professionalism necessary to conduct applied marketing and social research in a variety of business and government settings such as marketing, tourism, media, education, health, legal and the community. The program focuses on the entire research process, from inception and formulation of the research questions, through research design, information retrieval, data analysis and interpretation to the preparation and presentation of the finished report. Special features of the program include an emphasis on ethical and legal concerns, communication processes, qualitative and quantitative methodology and the use of computer technology. Graduate career opportunities • Social planning research • Marketing or advertising research • Tourism research • Human resources research • Education research • Needs assessment and program evaluation in educational institutions, consulting groups, municipal, provincial and federal government agencies, private corporations and social agencies Admission requirements Three-year college advanced diploma or university degree, or equivalent. Typical specialties include psychology, sociology, political science, tourism, communications, education, health, business, marketing or advertising. Selection process Applicants will be asked to submit a current resumé and letter of interest to the program co-ordinator. Admission decisions will be based on academic grades, resumé and letter of interest. Graduation requirements Students are required to complete 12 mandatory courses • 1 internship Future study options Graduates of this program may be granted credit toward degree studies at other institutions including Edith Cowan University (Australia). Changes to articulation opportunities occur on a regular basis. For the latest information, please visit GeorgianCollege.ca/articulations. Students are also advised to check with the articulating/transfer institution for current information before applying to a program. Start: September, January Confirm January start with Office of the Registrar Location: Barrie Length: 1 year (3 semesters) Practical experience: 1 internship Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate Articulation: Yes Apply to: ontariocolleges.ca (Code/Major: RAPP) Contact: 705.728.1968, ext. 1255 Approximate first-year costs (based on previous year – subject to change): Tuition fees: $5,557.41 Student fees: $1,069.77 One-time fee: $82.46 Books: Costs vary by program; please check with co-ordinator RESEARCH ANALYST RAPP Mandatory courses may include Population and Demography Survey Design and Analysis Database Management Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis Research Communication Skills Qualitative Research Research Seminar Advanced Statistical Procedures Research Management Skills Advanced Methods and Special Projects Spreadsheet and Table Management New Research Technology BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES GRADUATE CERTIFICATES GEORGIAN PROGRAM GUIDE 2015 / 2016 150