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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently,
participate in a team, be well-organised, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic
achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.
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OUR PROGRAM
You’ve got the background, the drive and the imagination – let George Brown College help you achieve your goal with this innovative 12-month program. It will transform your academic credentials into a springboard to a rewarding new career in research commercialization. You’ll learn how to move projects from ideas to marketplace realities. Your advanced degree (masters or doctorate level) will be the foundation for this exciting career, which will then be coupled with George Brown’s practical education and real-world project experience in research commercialization. Students will study at George Brown’s research labs in health, environmental studies, energy, information and communications technology (ICT), advanced manufacturing and other fields.
You’ll acquire these essential career skills:
- evaluating new concepts emerging from research
- understanding markets
- growing opportunities and managing threats
- assessing when to go public with a new technology
- business and entrepreneurial skills
- managing intellectual property issues
- understanding patent law (also patenting alternatives)
- identifying market niches
- conducting market and competitive research
- gathering competitive intelligence
- sales and networking skills
- managing research and development finances
- leadership
- building and managing effective teams
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Our intensive program has been carefully structured to give you the most in the least amount of time. Our primary goal is to see you successfully launch a new career in research commercialization. So you won’t just graduate with a certificate, you’ll have the skills and confidence you need, and a professional portfolio of accomplishments in the field that will open doors for you in industry.
Key program components are:
- career portfolio development
- in-class/lab learning – 42 weeks over three semesters (1,050 contact hours)
- customized, industry-sponsored, real-world field work on a research project
- employment counselling and job search support, including industry mentorship
- three three-hour post-graduation workshops, including coaching, networking and optional site visits
- extensive support after graduation, including web-based supports
- problem-based learning approach
- technical and scientific training
- English language assessment
- occupation-specific English language training – eight weeks (optional, when needed based on applicant language assessment)
YOUR CAREER
Graduates are prepared for careers in industrial research and development, scientific and technical enquiry, consulting, public and institutional policy advising, and entrepreneurship. Graduates will be equipped to apply for positions in the following list (based on background and preference): Research Director, Research and Development Manager, Business Development Manager, Research Liaison and Information Manager, Research Project Manager, Commercialization Manager, Technology Transfer Manager, Intellectual Property Manager, Procurement and Contract Manager, Invention and Innovation Manager, Industrial Liaison Officer, Policy Director, Scientific Advisory, Consultant, Business Owner/Entrepreneur.
COURSES
The following courses will be taken over three semesters:
BUS1061 Research and Development Market Assessment
BUS1071 Research and Development Risk Assessment and Management
BUS1072 Building Business Relationships
BUS1073 Developing Effective Proposals
BUS1081 Accessing and Managing Venture Capital
BUS1082 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Skills
BUS1083 Accessing Industrial and Government Resources
MGMT1041 Project Management
MGMT1042 Leadership and Team-building
COMM1144 Advanced Communication for Research
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Call the office of Research and Innovation at 416-415-5000, ext. 4386.
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Visit www.georgebrown.ca/rci
For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in
this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying
George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other
bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.
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