Graduate Certificate in Wireless Information Networking
Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Toronto, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 16,908 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
Wireless information networking is becoming increasingly important to commercial and industrial development across the world with businesses and organizations relying on this technology for day-to-day functions. Develop the specialized and in-demand skills needed for success in the expanding wireless information networking field with this two-year post-graduate program. As a graduate of Loyalist's full-time Wireless Information Networking post-graduate program, you may be eligible to advance your profession through the following certification pathways: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Wireless, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching, Certified Meraki Networking Associate (CMNA) and Long Term Evolution (LTE) Certification.
Certification Pathways
As a graduate of Loyalist's full-time Wireless Information Networking post-graduate program, you may be eligible to advance your profession.
How You'll Learn
Experiential Learning, including a semester-long co-op work term
With this intensive hands-on program, discover the latest developments in wireless information networking and develop the specialized skills to contribute to the design, planning, implementation, operation and troubleshooting of wireless networks in various sectors.
- Learn how to apply standardized approaches and methodologies to test, measure, troubleshoot and resolve technical wired and wireless network problems.
- Explore designing and developing wired and wireless computer networks that satisfy stakeholder requirements using system design documentation.
- Practise evaluating network performance against service levels using a variety of basic and advanced network management tools in order to develop action plans that conform to service level agreements.
- Acquire skills for installing and upgrading network hardware and related components and software to comply with best practices in the wireless industry.
- Develop strategies for evaluating wireless network topologies, connectivity and characteristics to assess impact on security and internet communications.
- Gain experience collaborating with diverse teams to collect, analyze and interpret user requirements when preparing project documentation and reports.
- Get first-hand workplace experience during a co-op work term in semester four.
Co-ops in work terms are valuable work-integrated learning experiences in which students demonstrate outcomes from previous semesters in Canadian industry settings. In addition to building skills and identifying career contacts, co-ops in work terms add industry-relevant experience to students’ résumés. The co-op job market is competitive, and students will be expected to participate actively in their job searches. Students will be supported with information and skills to attain co-ops.
Admissions
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
- Business Communications in Canada
- Implementing Operating Systems
- Introduction to Network Security
- Introduction to Networks
- Introduction to Virtualization with VMware
- Introduction to Wireless Communication
- Wireless Information Technology Principles and Best Practices in Canada
First Year - Semester Two
- Co-op & Career Search Prep 1
- Fundamentals of Routing and Switching
- Mobile Communication
- RF Spectrum and Propagation Theory
- RF and Network Systems and Components
- Wireless Network Security
Second Year - Semester Three
- Advanced Virtualization with VMware
- Cloud Management
- Co-op & Career Search Prep 2
- LTE and 5th Generation Networks
- Wireless Communication and Mobile Security
- Wireless and Network Analysis Tools
Second Year - Semester Four (Elective Group 1 )
- Applied Industry Project-Wireless Networking
- Wireless Networking Co-Op
Notes
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Career Opportunities
Find Your Career
Wireless information networking professionals with the specialized skills to develop and implement solutions for the configuration and integration of wireless devices are in high demand and find careers in a range of sectors.
During this program, develop skills in the following:
- Network design and connectivity
- Network security concepts, tools, standards and protocols
- Wireless network installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting
- Mobile communication and security
- Long-term evolution (LTE) and 5G networks
- Virtualization with VMware
- Routing and switching
- Wireless network analysis
- Operating system and app installation and customization