Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus
Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus

70 The Pond Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Real Property Administration - Assessment and Appraisal (RPA)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

The Real Property Administration - Assessment and Appraisal (RPA) two-year diploma program is designed to prepare students to become a highly versatile and in-demand professional in the property valuation and property tax sectors.


Students 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. 

Throughout this program, students will develop the following skills:
  • Property valuation techniques
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Math and spreadsheet analysis 
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership and team building
Students 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. 

Fieldwork is an integral element of this program, providing a way to integrate classroom learning in to real industry situations – honing skills and helping students build a network of contacts ahead of graduation. Students will benefit from two field placements with practitioners in the real property valuation and property taxation industries.

When students graduate from this program, these are the types of employers waiting for them:
  • Property assessment agencies
  • Property appraisal firms
  • Property tax agent firms
  • Corporate property tax offices
  • Municipal government tax departments
  • Leasing Agents

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 16, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

October 16, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year college diploma including a field placement

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$90 CAD

Application fee

$15133 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Books and Supply Costs Fee: $1,747 per year
Health Insurance Fee: $785 per year
Academic Technology Fee: $263 per year
Student Achievement Fee: $53 (one time)
Learning Centre Fee: $53 per year