Postgraduate Courses
  • Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.

    However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.

Graduate Certificate in Survey and Market Research Methods

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Survey and Market Research Methods

Abbreviation:

GCertSurvMResMethods

My University:

Survey, Market Research, Research Methods

Duration:

1 year part-time

Total Credit Points:

24

Location:

Sydney

Delivery Mode:

Flexible

Starting Session(s):

Trimester 1

UOW Course Code:

1186

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Overview

The Centre for Statistical and Survey Methodology (CSSM) and the Sydney Business School are working together to improve the quality of survey-based research in Australia by providing development opportunities and encouraging research into relevant survey research methodologies. A program consisting of a Graduate Certificate and coursework Masters degree will provide the foundations to the development of high quality professionals in survey methodology and research. The program is aimed at improving the quality of social, market and scientific research in Australia by providing development opportunities for people in government, industry and research centres and encouraging research into relevant methodologies. The course objective is to provide up-to-date and high quality education in survey methodology and research and to reinforce the position of CSSM at UOW as the premier centre of excellence in Australia in survey methodology.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a relevant professional qualification (minimum Bachelor degree from a recognised institution) or 5 years relevant industry experience.

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete four (4) core subjects (24 credit points) as follows:

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credit Points

SRMP901

Introduction to Research Design and Analysis for Surveys

6

SRMP902

Statistical and Data Collection Methods in Surveys

6

SRMP903

Survey Methods

6

SRMP904

Sample Design and Estimation

6

Credit Arrangements

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Survey and Market Research Methods, students may articulate in to the Master of Survey and Market Research Methods with credit for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.

Last reviewed: 1 April, 2014