Overview

Through the Applied Research (Optional Co-op) , students work in interdisciplinary teams to gain practical hands-on experience in research methodologies, data analytics, data visualization, and knowledge mobilization techniques.

Conestoga College facilitates recruitment on an ongoing basis - there are no hard deadlines. Typical time frames for work terms are listed below.

Postings are accepted beginning four months before the start of a term until all students have secured employment provided the minimum 12 consecutive weeks of full-time work is met.

Work term capabilities

Specific skills and abilities that students are typically capable of performing during a given work term are listed below.

Design research studies

Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to address government and industry challenges

Conduct program evaluations

Apply statistical techniques to analyze data

Develop and manage research budgets

Ensure research studies address ethical issues and are in line with societal values related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Communicate research findings in research reports and presentations

Lead knowledge mobilization initiatives

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Programme Structure

Programme Structure

Co-op students and graduates are prepared to design, implement, and evaluate applied research projects, and to target and tailor research evidence for decision-making.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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115

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kitchener, Canada

Disciplines

Philosophy Educational Research Data Science & Big Data View 24 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

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TOEFL^® IBT

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115

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Other requirements

General requirements

Internationally trained immigrants (newcomers to Canada)
Full-time internationally trained (immigrants) applications are completed through ontariocolleges.ca.
Applicants with documents (transcripts) from educational institutions outside of Canada, or where the language of instruction was not English, must have their documents evaluated by an approved credential evaluation service to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Conestoga College provides credential assessments. To request an assessment, applicants can complete the Assessment of International Credentials for Admissions and Credit Transfer online form. These assessments are for use at Conestoga only, and all documents must be translated into English before evaluation. If applicants require a more diverse assessment, they should have an ICAS or WES evaluation completed.
Review transcript requirements on ontariocolleges.ca to learn what documentation is required with your application.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Research (Optional Co-op).

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Overview

Work term capabilities

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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