About Event Management in Niagara college

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for taking special events from idea to execution and want to build on your previous work experience?

From scouting locations to booking suppliers, as an Event Manager you will have the organizational and logistical skills needed to plan and manage small- and large-scale events.

Highlights

• Award-winning program provides comprehensive training, builds professional competencies and develops project management techniques for the multi-faceted event industry.

• Gain skills in planning and logistics, public relations (PR), marketing and sponsorship strategies, and volunteer and risk management procedures via an experiential learning environment that includes a field placement and live-event execution.

• Graduates can seek professional recognition from key national organizations with the program earning ongoing international recognition from the International Festivals and Events Association.

• Graduate well-connected to the industry through valuable networking opportunities.

• Access to scholarships and awards, including an exclusive Event Management scholarship funded by the Many Hands Project.

Career Opportunities

Event Managers can work in:

• Community relations
• Corporate
• Destination management
• Entrepreneurial and consulting enterprises
• Festivals or events
• Government
• Hotels or resorts
• Marketing and PR firms
• Meetings and conventions
• Not-for-profits
• Recreation and leisure
• Sports and entertainment
• Tourism entities
• Wine industry

Academic qualification equivalents

• Diploma (or equivalent) or Bachelor’s Degree

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :     6.5 (No Individual band under 5.5) 
• TOEFL    :     79-80 with 22 in Writing and 22 in Speaking
• PTE         :     58

Niagara college Highlights

Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

All new and returning students need to pay mandatory non-refundable 500 CAD tuition deposit. This deposit is essential to secure a place in the program. This fee is a part of the tuition fee which will thus reduce the tuition owed.

Applying for Admission at Niagara College

Priority is given to those candidates who qualify for Early Admission (subject to program capacity). Those who are unable to meet Early Admission Criteria may be qualified for admission under the Competitive Admission Process. However, no admissions are guaranteed to those who meet the minimum criteria.