This is an accelerated version of our Real Property Administration (Assessment & Appraisal) program. To take advantage of this accelerated program option, prior education is required. If you do not have prior education, explore our Real Property Administration (Assessment & Appraisal) (RPA) program.
Seneca is the only postsecondary institution offering the accelerated Real Property Administration (Assessment and Appraisal) program. In this eight-month diploma program, you will develop expertise in all aspects of property valuation and property tax sectors. You will explore both the property appraisal and property assessment fields including all aspects of the property assessment system, the assessment appeals process, and property tax calculation and administration.
Note: The accelerated delivery model of the curriculum requires that students be dedicated and expect approximately 30 hours of class time per week and 50 hours of dedicated out-of-class time for their studies. Out-of-class study includes assignments, readings, test and exam preparation as well as group project meetings.
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Fieldwork is an integral element of your program, providing a way to integrate classroom learning in to 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 be enrolled in the full curriculum in semester one. To be eligible for Field Placement II, you must successfully complete the full curriculum in semester one.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Seneca@York | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | Seneca@York | 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.
This program is offered in Seneca's flexible delivery 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. In courses delivered in the flexible format, students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
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 Polytechnic – in addition to the Real Property Administration Diploma awarded by Seneca Polytechnic.
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:
As a graduate of this program, assuming you meet all the minimum academic requirements, you will receive credits towards designations from two accredited institutes.
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.
Graduate, Real Property Administration (Assessment & Appraisal) (Accelerated)
“The program offered a fast-paced and comprehensive curriculum. I secured a field placement with the support of dedicated faculty and learned a lot from the weekly guest speakers who shared industry insights. This program was a perfect foundation for a rewarding career in real estate.”
