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GRADUATE CERTIFICATES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Career opportunities are available in a variety of public, private and non-profit organizations. Graduates have research skills to seek related employment in: • marketing • social planning • media • advertising • tourism • human resources • education • needs assessment • program evaluation Employers include: • market research firms • private corporations • consulting groups • municipal, provincial and federal government agencies • educational institutions • social agencies • not-for-profit organizations GeorgianCollege.ca/RAPP RESEARCH ANALYST RAPP 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. They are provided with hands-on experience which focuses 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. ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE 1 year (3 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie STARTS JANUARY: Barrie Approximate fees for three semesters: $7,295.82 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Three-year college advanced diploma or university degree. Typical credentials are in psychology, sociology, business, marketing, political science, anthropology, history, tourism, communications, education, health or philosophy. SELECTION PROCESS • Resumé • Letter of interest PLACEMENTS 1 internship GeorgianCollege.ca/PRCC CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Potential areas of employment include, but are not limited to: • businesses of all sizes • public relations agencies • investor relations consultancies • professional associations • government relations consultancies • non-profit organizations • self-employment Graduates execute various aspects of communications, including: • strategic planning • writing • public speaking • social media • crisis communication • reputation management • employee relations • media relations • investor relations • government relations • special event planning PUBLIC RELATIONS – CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS PRCC Public relations and communications practitioners create awareness and manage conversations with multiple stakeholders through online, social and traditional mediums. Combining theory with real-world experience, students plan strategic communications, develop persuasive and informative written and visual content, manage media relations, conduct effective research, engage stakeholders through social media, plan events, manage an organization's brand and reputation, and present themselves ethically and professionally. ONTARIO COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE 1 year (2 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $6,097.26 (under review) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • Postsecondary diploma or degree (minimum three-year postsecondary diploma or degree is recommended) PLACEMENTS 1 field placement 130 GeorgianCollege.ca