Niagara College Canada

Geographic Information Systems -
Geospatial Management

Program Code (2058)
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
One Year
Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
Start date: September

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Career Opportunities

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a leading-edge technology with thousands of applications, from finding the quickest travel path to determining the impact of urban population growth.

Graduates of this program are attractive candidates to diverse employers—for example:

• Environmental management agencies
• GIS consulting firms
• Information technology industry
• Map design and production companies
• Municipal, provincial and federal governments
• Natural resource conservation authorities
• Oil and mining industry
• Survey and engineering firms
• Tourist industry
• Utility companies

The Niagara College Difference

• Faculty members offer geospatial expertise and first-hand consulting experience
• Program Outline is continuously updated to meet current industry needs
• Designated lab with leading GIS software is open to students 24/7
• Year-long thesis project involves working with employers to design and implement a real-world GIS project
• Advanced Visualization Centre on campus provides placement and research opportunities
• Graduates employed across North America and around the world
• Modelling Geodatabases and Internet GIS provide additional skills in this unique 3-semester program

Testimonials and Profiles

“Niagara College allowed me to gain hands-on experience and develop networks with people in the field. Every day I use the concepts and skills I gained in the GIS program.”

Tanya Stephens, Geographic Information Systems
(Graduate Certificate) graduate

“After taking this program, I can wholeheartedly say that this was the best decision I made in my life and I recommend anyone interested in the uses of GIS to strongly consider the Niagara College program. This is a well-structured, well-run program with a bright future ahead. Students who graduate from this program are very fortunate and have a great advantage entering the work world. It is for these reasons I am grateful for taking GIS at Niagara College.”

Kyle Potts,
Geographic Information Systems graduate

Graduate Certificate Bursary

A $750 bursary is available to eligible students who are enrolled full-time in a Graduate Certificate Program. When applying for the bursary, you must complete a basic application form detailing your current financial status.

The Graduate Certificate Bursary application is available online at niagaracollege.ca/finaid.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements for 2010-11 (OSS):

• College Diploma or University Degree, preferably in a related area of study (as determined by the College), OR an acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education (as determined by the College). AND
• Proof of English proficiency.

Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):

• A background with some computer programming, mathematics, and statistics is recommended.

Selection & Ranking Process:

• A test and/or portfolio may be required.

Program Requirements:

• Transportation:
  Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete practical lab requirements. Niagara cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

• View Degree Opportunities for this Program
• View Degree Opportunities by Institution
• View Degree Opportunities by Subject

For a complete listing of articulation agreements, please consult the Niagara College Transfer Guide.

Program Related Inquiries

Contact Information

Email: registrar@niagaracollege.ca
Niagara College Admissions Office: 905-735-2211, ext 7619

Apply now for this program online at www.OntarioColleges.ca

Information Last Modified:
Thu, November 20, 2008 at 02:04:02 PM ET

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