University of Niagara Falls Canada explained
| University of Niagara Falls Canada |
| Established: | 2024 |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Free Label: | Owner |
| President: | Cyndi McLeod |
| Provost: | David Gray |
| Colours: | Navy blue, royal blue, white |
| Location: | Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
The University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNF) is a private, for-profit university in downtown Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The university was established in 2024 after its announcement in October 2022 by Global University Systems Canada.[1] The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in biomedical sciences, business, data analytics, management and digital media.[2]
History
The City of Niagara Falls had been actively pursuing the development of a post-secondary campus in its downtown core. In 2013, the city produced a business case and land capacity document with the aim of attracting a campus downtown to support a series of economic development efforts.[3] In October 2022, Jill Dunlop announced the approval of UNF and its initial program offerings.[4] [5] The university is located on 4342 Queen Street. In April 2024, the university started its inaugural term with sixty students in two graduate programs.[6]
Academics
The university received approval from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities in October 2022[7] to offer five programs:
- Honours of Bachelor of Science – Biomedical Sciences
- Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – Majors in Digital Economy and Digital Marketing
- Master of Data Analytics – Specializations in Marketing Analytics and Operations Analytics
- Master of Management – Specializations in Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship
- Master of Arts in Digital Media and Global Communications
The programs were designed by academics contracted from other Canadian universities.[8]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: 2022-10-27 . Canada: GUS announces new uni in Niagara Falls . 2024-01-10 . thepienews.com . en.
- Web site: 2022-10-25 . Province approves new University of Niagara Falls Canada . 2024-01-10 . constructconnect.com . en-US.
- Niagara Falls: Business Case and Land Capacity for Downtown Post-Secondary Campus. City of Niagara Falls.
- Web site: 2022-10-18 . Niagara Falls set to get university, will welcome first students in 2024 . 2024-01-10 . The Niagara Independent . en.
- Web site: 2022-10-18 . A new 'world-class' university is set to open in Ontario in the next two years . 2024-01-10 . CTV News . en.
- Web site: Spiteri . Ray . University of Niagara Falls Canada welcomes students for inaugural spring term . Niagara Falls Review . 13 August 2024.
- Web site: Spiteri . Ray . 2022-10-17 . Niagara Falls lands private university . 2024-01-10 . Niagara Falls Review . en.
- Web site: Niagara Falls bets on a new private university for economic growth . 2024-01-10 . University Affairs . en-US.
