Campus
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential Awarded
Ontario College Diploma

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

About the Program

This two-year diploma program provides you with a solid technical understanding and practical knowledge of international transportation, customs brokerage and international freight forwarding. You will gain valued expertise and knowledge to help companies effectively manage the movement of goods and services internationally in our complex global economy. Your learning will be further advanced by current and industry expert faculty members.

As a student of this program, you may have the opportunity to pursue a certificate in international freight forwarding from the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA).

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • Logistics management
  • Leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Ethics
  • Strategy formulation
  • Project management

Work Experience

Optional Co-op

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional co-op work term(s) in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters.  In programs with limited co-op opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility.  Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Freight co-ordinator
  • Transportation manager
  • Transportation appointment co-ordinator
  • Transportation logistics co-ordinator
  • Import/export co-ordinator
  • Dispatcher
  • Customs associate
  • Transportation analyst
  • Customs supervisor

Sustainability

Sustainability

Within the International Transportation & Customs program, we place a unique focus on developing global trade specialists who help Canadian transportation and customs practices advance toward a sustainable future.

Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.

Success Stories

“The co-op program gave me amazing opportunities to experience the industry and eventually helped me get to where I am right now. I am incredibly grateful for the support from the professors and faculty of Seneca.”

Cassie Cho
eCommerce Logistics Senior Analyst, Aritzia

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I am passionate about making things happen, achieving results and solving problems. Seneca represented an important step for me to become a professional in international trade and all that entails in a business environment in Canada.”

Larissa Andrade
Customs and Vendor Specialist, Prodomax Automation

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“I came into the program with zero knowledge about customs and freight forwarding. By the end of the second year, I was well equipped to begin my journey in the workforce.”

Lukas Hamann
Manager of Border Clearances, Universal Logistics

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I am a proud supporter of Seneca’s program as it helped me become knowledgeable, confident and successful in a very fast-paced and an ever-changing industry.”

Mark Lato
Account Executive, Kuehne+Nagel Canada

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“All the professors in the program were well equipped to teach us what companies are looking for in candidates. I will be forever thankful and a proud Seneca graduate!”

Richard Perez
Account Executive, Small Business at HubSpot Canada

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