Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, includes 2 field placements
Study language	English
Course code	RPA

Tuition fee	CA$16,667 per year The fees are for the 2023–2024 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,167), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements

English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (min Listening: 5.5, min Reading: 5.5, min Writing: 5.5, min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (min Reading: 20, min Listening: 20, min Speaking: 20, min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests

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Overview

This two-year diploma program is designed to prepare you to become a highly versatile and in-demand professional in the property valuation and property tax sectors.

You will acquire in-depth knowledge of property appraisal and property assessment fields, including all aspects of the property assessment system, the assessment appeals process, and property tax calculation and administration.

Your learning experience will incorporate leading-edge industry technology, industry-standard techniques, practical experience, and is enhanced by established strategic industry partnerships.

This hands-on program offers university-level courses. You will require accountability, responsibility, proficiency in time management, attention to detail, diligence and hard work along with good verbal and written communication skills in order to meet industry-prescribed standards. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is also essential to your success in this program.

Note: This is not a real estate agent or property management program. This program does not equip you with the skills or credentials necessary to become a real estate agent or a property manager.

This program is also offered in an accelerated format for those who already possess a degree or diploma, and who have previously earned the academic equivalents of four general education credits as well as College English.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Property valuation techniques
• Data collection and analysis
• Math and spreadsheet analysis
• Effective communication
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership and team building

Affiliations/Associations

As a graduate meeting certain minimum grade requirements, you will receive:

• A Certificate in Real Property Assessment awarded by the Real Estate Division of the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia, and
• A Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution awarded by Seneca College – in addition to the Real Property Administration Diploma awarded by Seneca College.

Seneca’s partnership with various industry organizations will help you receive valuable industry training and education in the form of curriculum material, workshops and presentations. Program partners include:

• The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
• The Assessment Review Board (ARB)
• The Institute of Municipal Assessors (IMA)
• The Ontario Municipal Tax and Revenue Association (OMTRA)
• The Canadian Property Tax Association (CPTA)
• The Appraisal Institute of Canada (AIC)

Professional Accreditation

As a graduate of this program, assuming you meet all the minimum academic requirements, you will receive credits towards designations from accredited institutes, such as:

The Institute of Municipal Assessors

• Associate Member Institute of Municipal Assessors (AIMA)
• Member Institute of Municipal Assessors (MIMA)

The Appraisal Institute of Canada

• Canadian Residential Appraiser (CRA)
• Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI)

Please Note: To be a fully accredited appraiser with the Appraisal Institute of Canada, you are required to have a three-year university degree.

Field Placement

Fieldwork is an integral element of your program, providing a way to integrate classroom learning into real industry situations – honing your skills and helping you build a network of contacts ahead of graduation. You’ll benefit from two field placements with practitioners in the real property valuation and property taxation industries. This component is critical to your success and a requirement to graduate.

To be eligible for Field Placement I, you must successfully complete the full curriculum in semesters one and two. To be eligible for Field Placement II, you must successfully complete the full curriculum in semesters one, two and three.

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for you:

• Property assessment agencies
• Property appraisal firms
• Property tax agent firms
• Corporate property tax offices
• Municipal government tax departments
• Leasing Agents