Customs Brokerage & International Freight Program

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Program Quick Facts

Campus LocationToronto Main Campus & Online

Delivery FormatHybrid & In-Person Seminars

Program Duration4 Semesters / 2 Years

Enrollment StatusFull-Time with Co-op Stream

Credential EarnedPost-Secondary Diploma

Academic FacultyCustoms & Global Supply Chain

CURRICULUM ARCHITECTURE

Mastering Tariff & Valuation Frameworks

Our curriculum delivers a structured exploration of international freight regulations, harmonized tariff schedules, and trade governance. Students master foundational and advanced mechanisms of customs compliance, rules of origin verifications, and value determination methodologies.

Harmonized System (HS) ClassificationAccurate determination of 6-digit to 10-digit tariff items under Canadian and international customs protocols.

Customs Valuation & Transfer PricingTransaction value calculation, assist adjustments, and compliance with the Customs Act.

Co-op Work Terms & Practical ClearanceMandatory 420-hour paid practicum with accredited brokerage firms and multi-modal logistics carriers.

Logistics professional analyzing customs compliance manifests

SCHEDULE & ENROLLMENT

Delivery Availability & Formats

Start Term	Campus Location	Delivery Mode	Status	Action
Winter 2027 January 11, 2027	Toronto Metro Hub	Hybrid Evening	Open for Applications	Select Term
Spring 2027 May 03, 2027	Online Virtual Lab	Full-Time Online	Open for Applications	Select Term
Fall 2027 September 07, 2027	Toronto Metro Hub	In-Person Intensive	Early Registration	Select Term

Customs broker coordinating multi-modal freight shipments

PROFESSIONAL PATHWAYS

Licensing & Career Outcomes

Graduates qualify for pivotal positions across brokerage firms, multinational forwarders, supply chain integrators, and port authorities. The curriculum systematically prepares candidates for statutory licensing standards.

CBSA Broker Qualification Readiness

Targeted review modules align with the Canada Border Services Agency professional exam regulations and mandatory commercial accounting protocols.

High-Demand Industry Positions

Roles include Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), International Freight Forwarder, Trade Compliance Officer, and Carrier Logistics Coordinator.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Why Choose This Program

2026 Tariff Integration

Updated courseware reflecting the latest Harmonized Tariff revisions and bilateral trade modifications.

CARM Digital Standards

Hands-on software labs using the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management digital client portal.

Faculty of Practitioners

Instructors with senior operational tenure across national freight forwarding and customs divisions.

Guaranteed Placement

Co-op work term coordination through our verified network of licensed customs brokerages.

GRADUATE TESTIMONIALS

Alumni Voices & Success

"The deep dive into tariff rulings and valuation methods gave me the competence required to step immediately into a senior rating role. The CARM portal simulations were directly applicable from day one."

Elena RostovaSenior Customs Analyst, Nexus Freight

"Completing my co-op with an international logistics house solidified everything covered in the documentation and maritime shipping classes. Passing the professional qualifying exam was seamless."