Train for a data-driven career in research analysis
Research Analyst Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Learn from expert faculty and gain hands-on experience. Be ready for your exciting career in market, social or public policy research.
Part-time
Program information
Program description
Georgian College’s Research Analyst Program equips you with the applied research marketing and program evaluation knowledge, skills, and professionalism necessary to conduct research that drives innovation. You acquire hands-on experience completing a research project for an organization or company. In your courses, you 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.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Winter 2025 | Barrie |
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Research Analyst program?
Research Analyst admission requirements
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, degree or equivalent
Typical specialties include psychology, sociology, business, marketing, political science, anthropology, history, tourism, communications, education, health, or philosophy.
Selection Process
Admission decisions will be based on academic grades.
Additional information
Complementary to the learning outcomes, graduates of the Research Analyst Program will have a sense of confidence and competence that enables them to function effectively in a research setting by demonstrating many of the following skills and aptitudes: intellectual curiosity, critical inquiry, problem-solving, creativity, initiative, practical experience, negotiation, professionalism, teamwork and leadership.
What career paths can I take as a research analyst?
Your Research Analyst graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates may find research analyst career opportunities within a variety of public, private, and non-profit organizations. 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.
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 on 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, 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 easy commute to Barrie.
Flex MORE. Study Research Analyst part-time
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What courses are included in the Research Analyst graduate certificate program?
Course overview
12 Program Courses
1 Co-op Work Term
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Research Analyst program outline.
- RAPP 1001 – Survey Design and Analysis
- RAPP 1003 – Fundamentals of Statistical Analysis
- RAPP 1005 – Qualitative Research
- RAPP 1010 – Spreadsheet and Table Management
- RAPP 1014 – Report Writing
- RAPP 1016 – Research Project Management
Your course delivery method(s)
Hybrid
This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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