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

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 PROGRAMNAME ±è°ù´Ç²µ°ù²¹³¾.​

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

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

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

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

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in 911±¬ÁÏÍø's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in 911±¬ÁÏÍø'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

The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Degree Pathways

Every 911±¬ÁÏÍø diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at 911±¬ÁÏÍø 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

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.

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