Sustainable Urban & Transportation Planning

Seneca Polytechnic - Newnham
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters
Study language	English
Course code	UBS

Tuition fee	CA$17,529 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,814), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates 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.

Tuition fee

CA$17,529 per year

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,814), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates 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	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible, you must possess: A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, diploma, or equivalent with a specialization in civil or environmental fields Note: Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and/or three years of related work experience may be considered for admission. A relevant resume and references must be provided. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible, you must possess:

A bachelor’s degree, advanced diploma, diploma, or equivalent with a specialization in civil or environmental fields

Note: Applicants with an equivalent combination of partial postsecondary and/or three years of related work experience may be considered for admission. A relevant resume and references must be provided.

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 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

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 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

More information	senecacollege.ca/..grams/fulltime/UBS.html

This two-semester graduate certificate prepares students for planning roles focused on ensuring urban areas that are sustainable, inclusive, and equitable. In addition to utilizing the technical skills from the program, students will integrate economic, social-cultural, political and environmental considerations to imagine creative solutions to for urban and transportation projects.

This program will help students better understand land development and environmental and social issues through the analysis and review of case studies. Further, it will familiarize graduates with the legal basis for land use planning. Graduates will also be introduced to legislation and current policies used to develop sustainable communities and enhance urban infrastructure and transportation facilities. Graduates will learn and work with the most up-to-date technologies, including Geographical Information System (GIS). They will learn the fundamentals of urban planning, planning policy frameworks and the structure of planning practices.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Create development plans for urban planning and transportation projects
Analyze environmental impact assessments
Interpret, analyze, and manage urban infrastructure assets using Geographic Information Systems
Conduct environmental assessments and environmental impact studies
Transportation and land planning for Indigenous communities
Spatial data acquisition and analysis
Stakeholder negotiation
Case study review and analysis
Urban projects management
Planning policy frameworks
Planning justification reports

Work Experience

This program will not offer a co-op; however, students will engage in experiential learning by completing industry-related capstone projects. Examples of experiential learning methods could include studio-based projects, field trips and guest speakers.

Graduates of this program are eligible to pursue the Registered Professional Planner certification, which opens opportunities for more senior positions after five years of field work experience.

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore: