About Geographic Information Systems – Geospatial Management in Niagara College

Do you have a passion for geography and an aptitude for gathering, managing and analyzing location-based data with a desire to use your abilities to gain insights and solve complex world challenges?

As a graduate of Geographic Information Systems – Geospatial Management you will be experienced in GIS and its many applications, including its impact on urban population growth.

Highlights

• Expert faculty with significant geospatial expertise and first-hand consulting experience.

• Program outline is continuously updated to meet current industry needs.

• State-of-the-art learning lab offers leading GIS software and is open to students 24/7.

• Hands-on applied learning via year-long thesis project that involves working with employers to design and implement a real-world GIS project.

• Three-semester program focuses on geospatial modelling, geodatabase, Internet GIS and new technologies such as the use of drones as a mapping tool.

Career Opportunities

GIS graduates can work at environment management agencies; GIS consulting firms; map design companies; municipal, provincial and federal governments; natural resource conservation authorities; oil and mining industries; survey and engineering firms; the tourist industry; and utility companies.

• Civil engineering technician or technologist
• Geomatic or meteorologic technician or technologist
• Land survey technician or technologist
• Technical sales specialist in wholesale trade

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

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.