This Ontario College Diploma program prepares students for entry into the lucrative wireless/mobility industry. Students have the opportunity to develop essential skills and knowledge, beginning with electronics fundamentals and leading up to the current state-of-the-art wireless and related telecommunications technologies.

Students explore very large scale integration (VLSI) components, materials, specifications, and standards associated with mobile and fixed communications devices. Students are also exposed to wireless backhaul, wireless access systems, wireless platforms for communication systems integration, and the technologies to facilitate mobile multi-player gaming and computing.

Graduates of this program are well-positioned to support and maintain the ongoing needs of organizations and institutions that use wireless and mobile protocols to fulfil their telecommunications needs. Moreover, their strong foundation in the underlying technological principles helps graduates remain current with the rapidly expanding knowledge base within this fast-paced field.

Qualified students have the opportunity to participate in a cooperative employment placement in the expanding wireless industry. While employed, students gain invaluable experience and insight into the wireless/mobility industry while earning a reasonable salary.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Like analyzing and solving problems.
• Enjoy working in a dynamically-driven environment.
• Enjoy a hands-on approach to learning the information and communications technology (ICT) industry.