In the current knowledge economy and information age, organizations recognize the growing need for research on which key policy and strategic decisions are based. As a result, the demand for social, market and marketing research has increased substantially. Graduates of this program may find employment in roles such as:

• analyst
• community and social development officer
• consumer adviser
• economic policy researcher
• education policy researcher
• health and social policy development officer
• health policy researcher
• housing policy analyst

Your learning will focus on the theoretical, practical and ethical underpinnings of the research process including research design, information retrieval and evaluation; data collection, analysis and interpretation; and the preparation and presentation of research findings. This foundational knowledge paired with a practical work placement will give you the skills you need to begin your career in applied research in a variety of settings throughout the public and private sectors.

Courses

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.

Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:

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  Academic

  To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree

  Mature Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.

  College Transfer Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

  University Transfer Applicants

  Diplomas and Certificates

  An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.

  Degrees

  An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.

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  English Language Proficiency

  All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.

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  International Credit Evaluation

  Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.

How to Apply

Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.

International Academic Equivalency

Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.

Fees

The 2020-2021 fee for two semesters is:

• domestic: $5,536.86
• international: $17,027.00

Fees are subject to change.

Equipment & Device Requirements

Semester 1, 2

Details and Specifications	Minimum Specs	Recommended Specs
Processor	Dual core, 2 GHz speed	Quad Core, 2.66 GHz
OS	Windows 7-10, Mac OS 10.10-15	Windows 10
Memory	8 GB RAM	16 GB RAM
Storage	5 GB available space	Solid State Drive (SSD) preferable
Monitor	1024*768 resolution, 13 inches	1920*1080, 17 inches. 2nd monitor preferable
Other	USB3 ports, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac	Built-in Ethernet port and a USBc port

Pathways

Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.

Contact Information

Program Specific Questions

Mary Takacs, Program Co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 73483
mary.takacs@humber.ca

Admissions Questions

Domestic Students

416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca

International Students

Contact the International Centre

international.humber.ca/contact

1-416-675-5067

Every attempt is made to ensure that information contained on this website is current and accurate. Humber reserves the right to correct any error or omission, modify or cancel any course, program, fee, timetable or campus location at any time without prior notice or liability to users or any other Person.

On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.

Select information only is included in this printable PDF. For complete program details, refer to humber.ca/programs.