Early Childhood Education - Leadership and Administration Certificate (932)

Program Overview: Program Code: 9880 Level of Completion: Mohawk College Certificate Delivery Method: Online Graduation Requirement: 6 courses Intakes: Fall, Winter, Spring Application Process: Students must apply and be accepted prior to registering Cost: ** subject to change ~ $370 per course + CARA Membership. Most courses don't require textbooks Course Load: 5 to 10 hours per week, per course Courses may be taken in any order. Program Length Approximately 1 to 2 years Overview: Research Administration is a complex and interesting field with roles spanning hospitals, universities, colleges and non-profit research organizations. Positions in Research Administration range from research facilitation to clinical trials, research ethics to laboratory/project management and more. Designed to develop effective research administrators, this program provides opportunities to learn a new skill and gain an understanding of key areas of research administration across industries to help you move forward in your career. In partnership with the Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA), Mohawk College's Research Administration College Certificate program is aimed at pre-management research administrators or those planning a career in research administration. The program covers core components of research administration - the funding environment, ethics, integrity and governance, funding proposals, project management, financial management, and contracts and reporting. Completion of this program allows you to gain recognition for your existing skills and develop new areas of knowledge and experience. Led by industry professionals, courses are offered in a flexible, part-time, online and interactive format that may include face-to-face live video conferencing, allowing you to learn in an engaging environment without interrupting your current employment. Through our partnership with CARA, all students will also have the opportunity to work with a professional mentor. To review admission requirements for this program, and to apply, please view the Admissions & Registrations tab. The Certificate in Research Administration will:

Formally acknowledge the students' competency in research administration

Provide opportunities for students to learn new skills and knowledge

Recognize students' prior skills and expertise as well as those directly gained through the program.

Connect students to experienced mentors to help build your network and gain industry insights.

Delivery:

Flexible, fully-online program delivery

Innovative teaching technologies to enhance interaction with fellow students and faculty

Project and problem-based learning elements

Collaborate with fellow students on projects

Professional Mentor: All students will have the opportunity to identify a Professional Mentor. This could be someone from the student?s own institution or a different institution. The role of the Professional Mentor is to:

Provide guidance, support, and encouragement throughout the program

Help build the student's professional network

COURSE SCHEDULE: The list of scheduled course offerings for this program is below. Please note that all offerings are subject to change. Not every course is offered every semester, so please consider this schedule when planning your academic path. Introduction to Canadian Research Funding Environment: Fall 2019, Fall 2010 Contracts and Reporting: Spring 2019, Fall 2010 Developing Funding Proposals: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Fall 2020 Research Project Management: Spring 2019, Spring 2020 Financial Management in Research Administration: Winter 2020 Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance: Spring 2020 PROGRAM OF STUDIES: This entire Program of Studies has 6 courses and courses are approximately 5-10 hours of work per week. Two courses are available each term. Mandatory Courses: BUSN10175: Developing Funding Proposals BUSN10176: Contracts and Reporting MGMT10155: Financial Management in Research Administration RSCH10010: Introduction to Canadian Research Funding Environment RSCH10011: Research Ethics, Integrity and Governance RSCH10012: Research Project Management Learning Outcomes: The graduate will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Explain how research institutions generate and receive funding. 2. Analyze research funding trends and issues in a Canadian context. 3. Design a system/program that provides effective administrative support for legal, regulatory and ethical compliance. 4. Align funding requirements with appropriate funding opportunities. 5. Compose funding proposals with key considerations including budgeting, human resources, financial management, reporting and impact enhancement/commercialization of research. 6. Plan for human resource considerations that are relevant to multiple phases of research, including proposal development, project life-cycle, and post-project. 7. Manage detailed project budgets that are aligned with project timelines and total costing. 8. Analyze the main types of contracts that are relevant to a research administrator and choose appropriate contract option. 9. Design internal audit mechanisms to support external audits. *This information can be helpful for your resume or for interview talking points in this field. Opportunities: Work in a research administrator role at hospitals, universities, colleges and non-profit research organizations. Positions can include:

Contracts Specialist

Ethics Officer

Grants Officer

Research Project Manager

Research Coordinator

Research Compliance Officer

Research Grants Facilitator

Research Accounting Analyst

Additional Information: Fees and Pricing The cost of the Certificate in Research Administration consists of the course fees, CARA membership and, any additional learning resources. CARA Membership: $175/year Some minor additional learning resources may be required Cost: ~$375/course + $175 for CARA membership = ~$2,400 Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA) Scholarship Program:

CARA just awarded $1500 in bursaries to students in the fall term as they continue their studies in January

Members who are enhancing their knowledge through participation in the Mohawk College Research Administration Certificate may apply by January 10, 2019.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.