3. Program Costs: 4. Evidence of Justifiable Duplication: The university should provide evidence of how any duplication or similarity to programs at provincial postsecondary institutions is justifiable. 5. Evidence of Societal / Labour Market Need: The university should provide evidence that graduates of the program are needed in specifically identified fields (within academic, public and/or private sectors), where information is available. 6. Evidence of Student Demand: The university should provide evidence of student demand, including the number of prospective student inquiries, applications and registrations for this or similar programs, and surveys of existing students, graduates and/or professionals in the field.
3. Program Costs: 4. Evidence of Justifiable Duplication: The university should provide evidence of how any duplication or similarity to programs at provincial postsecondary institutions is justifiable. 5. Evidence of Societal / Labour Market Need: The university should provide evidence that graduates of the program are needed in specifically identified fields (within academic, public and/or private sectors), where information is available. 6. Evidence of Student Demand: The university should provide evidence of student demand, including the number of prospective student inquiries, applications and registrations for this or similar programs, and surveys of existing students, graduates and/or professionals in the field.