In the current knowledge economy and information age, and as organizations recognize the growing need for research on which key policy and strategic decisions are based, the demand for social, market, and marketing research has increased substantially. The Research Analyst graduate certificate program focuses on the theoretical, practical, and ethical underpinnings of research, while equipping students with the statistical, technical and professional skills necessary to do applied research in a variety of different settings throughout the public and private sectors.

In this program, students will focus on all of the major aspects of the research process including research design, information retrieval and evaluation, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and the preparation and presentation of research findings.

Special features of the program include professional and ethical concerns when designing research studies, philosophical frameworks for research, critical analysis of research studies, new research technologies, data storytelling, data visualization, creating research deliverables, report, proposal and grant writing, research project management, placement and career preparation.

Students complete a twelve-week placement allowing them to gain valuable practical and professional experience.