Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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This program prepares graduates with degrees or diplomas in telecommunications, electronics, or computer engineering/technology for work in emerging fields in the wireless telecommunications industry. Students will enhance their undergraduate knowledge with practical skills that include the use of industry standard tools (drivetest tools, propagation tools, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.), and the techniques required for success in the wireless industry. Students will broaden their familiarity with troubleshooting and the configuration of local area and wide area networks (LANs and WANs) and networking topics relevant to telecom carriers including virtual private networks, quality of service, and others. Cutting-edge topics which include long term evolution (LTE) and 5th generation wireless networks, high bandwidth wireless (WiGig+) and concurrent MIMO systems, will ensure that graduates will be in high demand. Additional topics will be chosen according to relevance including spectrum utilization and associated network design, IP-based wireless systems, enterprise WiFi, Bluetooth, intra-vehicular communication systems used in emerging auto designs (such as used for self-driving cars) and IoT (Internet of Things). Show less

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Career Management
CDEV8132

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Data Communications
EECE8101

RF and Network Systems and Components
INFO8141

Telecommunications and Network Fundamentals
TCOM8001

RF Spectrum and Propagation Theory
TCOM8011

Wireless and Network Analysis Tools
TCOM8021

Level 2
Course details
Wireless Telecommunications Project
EECE8111

Emerging Trends in Wireless Communications
INFO8151

Fundamentals of Information Security
INFO8161

LTE and 5th Generation Networks
TCOM8031

RF/Wireless Lab
TCOM8041

Wireless Network Design and Build
TCOM8051

Program outcomes
Test and measure the power levels and spectrum characteristics of RF signals with focus on conformance testing of user equipment for mobile telecommunication standards including LTE.
Use industry standard RF planning, design and optimization tools to place wireless cell sites, and generate coverage maps and interference surveys.
Plan and build a wired and/or wireless data or computer network using system design documentation. Applications will include the design of smart home and multi-LAN networks.
Produce documentation and reports related to network components and applications performance.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems related to both wired and wireless networks using standardized approaches and methodologies.
Configure, install and upgrade network hardware components such as routers and switches according to best practices in the industry.
Monitor and evaluate network security issues and perform basic security audits on both wired and wireless networks.
Assist in the collection and analysis of user requirements related to both wired and wireless networks.
Examine change control, issue documentation and problem escalation procedures and processes as per industry best practices.
Generate and maintain “as built” network documentation following industry best practices.
Compare network performance against service levels and assist in the development of action plans as required against service level agreements.
Determine the applicability of new wired and wireless technologies, such as 5G LTE, to solving network related issues using critical thinking and research skills.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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