Can I study marketing at Niagara College and work?

Yes, as an international student enrolled in a marketing program at Niagara College Canada, you are permitted to work while studying, provided you meet certain eligibility criteria.

You can work on-campus without a separate work permit if you are a full-time student at a designated learning institution such as Niagara College, hold a valid study permit, and have a Social Insurance Number (SIN). On-campus employment can include roles within the college, such as positions with faculty members, student organizations, or private businesses operating on campus.

You may also work off-campus without a separate work permit if you are enrolled full-time in a post-secondary academic, vocational, or professional training program that is at least six months in duration and leads to a degree, diploma, or certificate, have a valid study permit with a condition stating you are authorized to work off-campus, and have a SIN. Under these conditions, you can work up to 20 hours per week during regular academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks such as winter or summer holidays.

Ensure that your study permit includes the necessary conditions allowing you to work. If it does not, you can request to have these conditions added. Working more than the permitted hours can lead to violations of your study permit conditions, which may affect your immigration status. It's essential to maintain full-time student status to be eligible for both on-campus and off-campus work opportunities.