Cornerstone & University of Niagara Falls Partnership

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Overview:
WHAT ARE THE UNF MASTER’S PROGRAMS?

Graduate-level programs designed to build leadership, analytical, and creative skills across business, technology, and digital communication.

  • Master of Management (MMGT): Focus on global leadership, entrepreneurship, and project management.
  • Master of Data Analytics (MDA): Advanced training in machine learning, operations analytics, and data visualization.
  • Master of Arts in Digital Media & Global Communication (MA-DMGC):Develops expertise in digital storytelling, advertising, and global communication strategies.
Cornerstone Pathway Programs (Eligible):
  • International Business Management Diploma (1 Year)
  • Data Science Diploma (18 Months)
  • UI/UX Design Specialist Diploma (6 + 6 Co-op)
  • UI/UX Design Advanced Diploma (12 + 12 Co-op)
  • Digital Marketing Specialist Diploma (12 Months)
  • Strategic Digital Marketing Diploma (13 Months)
UNF Credits Awarded Upon Transfer:
  • MMGT: Up to 7.5 credits (3 courses)
  • MDA: Up to 12 credits (4 courses)
  • MA-DMGC: Up to 9 credits (3 courses) for Digital Marketing, 6 credits (2 courses) for Strategic Digital Marketing
Requirements to Transfer:
  • Successful completion of eligible CICCC diploma program
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (B average on 4.33 scale)
  • Fulfill all additional UNF admission requirements (English proficiency, transcripts, etc.)
  • Admission is subject to program capacity and UNF policies
Graduation Requirements at UNF
  • Completion of remaining 33–39 credits depending on the program
  • Full compliance with UNF graduate degree requirements
International Business
Management Diploma
(6+6)
UNF Master of Management
(2 Years)
Data Science Diploma
(9+9)
UI/UX Design Specialist/Advanced
Diploma
(6+6/12+12)
UNF Master of Data Analytics
(2 Years)
Digital Marketing Specialist Diploma
Strategic Digital Marketing Diploma
UNF Master of Data Analytics
(2 Years)

The articulation pathway with Cornerstone College allows eligible diploma graduates to transfer credits into select UNF Master’s programs, saving time and reducing tuition costs.