MA in Criminal Justice Administration

MA in Criminal Justice Administration is a postgraduate (master's) course in law at Niagara University in Ontario in Vaughan, Canada. It takes 2 years (4 semesters, 33 credits); on-campus, online, hybrid and weekend courses, with intakes in Check the programme page for start dates.

Niagara University in Ontario is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$19,080 a year, about ₹12.8 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly C$38,160 (≈ ₹25.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

NUO's estimated first-year international tuition for 2026/27 (CAD 1,060 per credit). Fees and CAD 1,179 international health insurance are extra

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Police officer
• Detective
• Probation officer
• Prison officer
• Crime scene investigator
• Intelligence analyst

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Interpol
• Thales
• Accenture
• IBM
• Deloitte
• KPMG
• PwC
• EY
• G4S
• Securitas

General entry requirements at Niagara University in Ontario for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Master's programmes need a bachelor's degree; the MBA is also open to college graduates and established professionals. Programme-specific GPA and test rules are on each programme's admission requirements page, and NUO may ask for GMAT scores for the MBA.
• Applicants with degrees from outside Canada or the US (or not taught in English) must send a course-by-course evaluation from WES, TEC or CES.
• After an offer, pay a CAD 2,000 enrolment deposit through TouchNet; NUO then requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. If your study permit is refused, the deposit is refunded less CAD 500.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 100, PTE 60 (with section minimums) or Duolingo 125.

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This course starts in: Check the programme page for start dates.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Degree transcripts with a WES, TEC or CES course-by-course evaluation
• Official English test scores sent by the testing service
• Statement of intent, references and résumé (as required by the programme)
• Passport and study permit for the full length of your studies

Niagara University in Ontario (NUO) is the Vaughan campus of the US-based Niagara University, a private university. Its binational programmes lead to American degrees earned in Canada, mainly in education, business and criminal justice. Its MBA is AACSB-accredited, and its MA programmes were granted consent by Ontario's Minister of Colleges and Universities for a five-year term from July 2023.

For Indian graduates, NUO's international options are its master's programmes: the 16-month MBA with concentrations such as digital marketing, analytics and AI, or global business and supply chain; the MA in Criminal Justice Administration; and the MA in Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security. Its teacher education BPS and MS in Educational Leadership publish only domestic fees. NUO does not publish student housing.

Law courses at other universities in Canada

• Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Law Enforcement StudiesJustice Institute of British Columbia2 years (60 credits, 20 courses), New Westminster campus · C$18,100 / year

More courses at Niagara University in Ontario

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)16 months (3 semesters, 36 credits); concentrations in digital marketing, analytics and AI, financial analysis and risk management, global business and supply chain, healthcare administration or strategic management · C$23,940 / year
• MA in Disaster/Emergency Management and National Security33 credits, with two capstone courses and an optional internship · C$15,750 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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