Program Overview

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Co-op Option (TCSC)

Program Details

Campus

Newnham

Delivery

Hybrid

Duration

4 Semesters (2 Years)

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

School

Seneca Business

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

This program offers the option to complete a co-op work term, providing valuable hands-on experience in your field of study. Students interested in completing a co-op work term should apply to the International Transportation & Customs (Co-op) (TCSC) program.

Students who select the co-op stream will have the opportunity to participate in a co-op term(s) if eligibility requirements are maintained. Students will have the flexibility to transfer to the non-co-op stream at any time. The co-op term(s) is typically a full-time paid position completed between two academic semesters. The co-op search is student-driven, and participation in the co-op stream does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. However, students will receive guidance and support through in-class career workshops and one-on-one coaching to help prepare for the co-op term.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Start in | Location | Availability ---|---|--- Start in Sept. 2025 | Location Newnham | Availability Open Start in Jan. 2026 | Location Newnham | Availability Open Start in May 2026 | Location Newnham | Availability Open

Availability is subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed.

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.

In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

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

Degree Pathways

Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.

Experiential Learning

Graduate career-ready and world-ready. This program has an optional co-op to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Sustainability

We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.

Student Experience

International Transportation & Customs

Hear from graduates of Seneca’s International Transportation & Customs diploma program as they share how the program helped them succeed in their careers.

Graduate Career-Ready

Take the next step in your academic journey at Seneca. Join thousands of graduates who are making a difference here and around the world.

What Our Graduates Say

Karina Pérez Pérez

Freight Forwarder – Projects, Pricing Specialist, DSV Global Transport and Logistics Graduate, International Transportation & Customs

"The knowledge acquired in class combined with practical skills make Seneca graduates success-ready."

Larissa Andrade

Graduate, International Transportation & Customs

“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.”

Cassie Cho

Graduate, International Transportation & Customs

“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.”

Lukas Hamann

Graduate, International Transportation & Customs

“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.”

Mark Lato

Graduate, International Transportation & Customs

“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.”

Richard Perez

Graduate, International Transportation & Customs

“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!”

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