Ontario Programs | Niagara University
University profile
Niagara University is located in Lewiston, United States. The School has a long history of 160 years. It is adjacent to the world-famous landscape across the United States and Canada-Niagara Falls. It takes about 90 minutes to drive from Toronto – Canada’s largest city and financial center.
Niagara University is ranked #23 among the Regional Universities North in 2021; ranked #12 in US News as the most valuable northern university in the United States. In addition, the School of Tourism Management is ranked top 50 among the United States, and the MBA degree of the business school is ranked top 150 among the United States. Besides all the top ranking, Niagara University also is one of the 5% among the world’s business schools accredited by AACSB.
The new campus of Niagara University in located in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, within the Expo City commercial and residential complex. The campus covers 12,000 square feet, with classrooms, faculty offices, student’s lounge, and other facilities. The branch mainly provides education bachelor’s and master’s degree courses. The courses are fully approved by the Ontario College of Teachers. The teaching operation has also been approved in writing by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. After the new campus of the branch school opened, there will be more than 500 students attending classes there.
Master of Science in Information Security & Digital Forensics (ISDF)
Our master’s degree program in information security and digital forensics (ISDF) is designed to prepare students and working professionals for an exciting and rewarding career in cybersecurity, both in government and private business. The program equips individuals with the knowledge necessary for the Certified Information Systems Security Management Professionals (CISSP) certification.
Students are trained to utilize professional computer and mobile forensics applications to provide knowledge and expertise in network security, ethical hacking, and privacy. This training occurs in one of our new on-campus information security labs.
The ISDF program isn’t only for computer and information sciences majors but also the students majoring in criminal justice, business, healthcare, and accounting.
Job Projections
The demand for specialized information security workers is rising, and the future indicates that this field will continue to grow nationwide. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the information security field will increase by 18% (2014-2024).
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Niagara University’s MBA provides students with rigorous and advanced study to develop current and future business professionals across all industries. The program is offered through Nigara’s College of Business Administration. The 33+ credit hour program features an innovative curriculum of five blocks of coursework.
Program Highlights:
- The program can be completed within 12-18 months.
- Business Foundation courses can be waived with proof of previous coursework.
- Flexible scheduling to meet your needs of the evening, weekend, or online courses.
- The balance of three advised electives is customized to a student’s desired career path, from either accounting or finance tracks.
- Students completing the program will be challenged to advance their skills for professional advancement. Courses are taught by industry professionals in smaller class sizes for optimal experience and learning.
Master of Science in Education: Educational Leadership in Ontario
Niagara University has been developing exceptional leaders in Ontario for more than 30 years. Our Master of Science in educational leadership program has been offered in Ontario since 1984 in collaboration with public and Catholic Greater Toronto Area school boards. All materials were written consent under the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
Niagara University’s program prepares candidates for leadership roles in schools, districts, and beyond. The program focuses on developing students’ skills, knowledge and dispositions by integrating theory and using research-based evidence and practical experiences to provide a comprehensive master’s program beneficial for established and emerging leaders.
Program Highlights
- Rigorous curriculum taught by Canadian and U.S. doctoral faculty with extensive leadership experiences and knowledge of “Best Practices.”
- Flexible scheduling of face-to-face classes and online coursework.
- Prepares candidates for advanced levels of professional responsibility in diverse educational communities.
- Strengthens students’ technical, conceptual, political, and leadership skills.
- Based on the most current data, theory, and research and aligned with practical experiences.
- Intensive internship experiences in Ontario of an applied practicum (including optional international opportunities).
- Written consent under the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities.
Master of Science in Finance (MSF)
Niagara University’s Master of Science in Finance provides students with a rigorous, advanced study focused on corporate finance and investments. With the Niagara College Program in Business Administration, a 30+ credit hour program can be completed over one year with evening and Saturday classes.
- Up to four foundation classes may be waived or transferred for candidates with high-performing undergraduate degrees in business.
- Seven core classes provide a thorough foundation in the field of finance.
- The balance of three advised electives is customized to a student’s desired career path, from either accounting or finance tracks.
- Students completing the program will be qualified to work at banks, investment management, and consulting firms.
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