Geographic Information Systems – Geospatial Management in Niagara College, Canada

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

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
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Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal