Conestoga College - Doon
Conestoga College - Doon

299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Graduate Certificate - Applied Research (1525) (Optional Co-op)

Postgraduate Certificate

Program Summary

Applied research is designed to answer specific questions aimed at solving practical problems. While fundamental research answers the initial question of how things work, new knowledge acquired from applied research has specific objectives in the form of products, procedures or services. The pace of change in the applied research and information mobilization has never been as fast as today. Whether designing, implementing, and evaluating applied research projects, or targeting and tailoring research evidence for decision-making, people who engage in applied research create meaning and impact across multiple sectors.

In this graduate certificate program, students will learn practical research methodologies, data analytics, data visualization, and knowledge mobilization to accelerate the impact of applied research. The second semester allows them to work in interdisciplinary teams to implement their skills in an applied research impact project. In addition to this hands-on experience, students will have the opportunity to expand their real-world practice through an optional co-op term.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

7

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Literacy

100

Conversation

100

Comprehension

100

Production

125

Program Intakes

Open date

October 2, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

May 29, 2025

Submission deadline

November 1, 2025

Open date

August 20, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Certificate

Program Level

1 year graduate certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$15844 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

CSI International Health Fees: $885 per year
ISR Fees: $750 per year
Program Service Fees: $574 per year
CSI Health Plan Fees: $501 per year
Technology Enhancement Fees: $220 per year