Wireless Telecommunications
Program Overview
The Wireless Telecommunications graduate certificate program prepares you to be 5G ready. The 5G communications platform will support future innovations in the area of the Internet of Things, augumented reality, industrial automation and automated vehicles including drones.
You will learn to build and maintain the infrastructure of communication systems and become successful in the communications industry. Our program focuses on three main outcomes: RF and Optical test and measurement; IP addressing and networking; and troubleshooting of a number of wireless protocols and systems.
You will learn about the engineering tools and equipment for the testing of systems including drive test tools, RF and Optical test equipment, protocol analyzers, and virtualization and virtualized tools.
Students will have access to learn on some of the best and latest equipment available. The curriculum is kept current with the collaboration of our industry partners in the wireless field. Students utilize the latest technologies and attend small classes taught by experienced faculty and industry leaders.
Semester 1 |
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| WLS 5000: Applied Electromagnetics |
| WLS 5002: RF Technology |
| WLS 5003: Telecommunication Systems |
| WLS 5004: Data Networks |
| WLS 5006: Network Scripting |
| WLS 5508: Industry Practices |
Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Test and troubleshoot radio frequency, microwave and optical signals and systems to ensure alignment with applicable industry standards.
Use various communication protocols to analyze network performance issues at the design, implementation, testing and troubleshooting phases of a communication network.
Build wired and wireless networks according to design documentation in order to support an internet service provider or an organization’s communications needs.
Design, install and configure networks using IP addressing schemes ensuring layer 3 connectivity between devices.
Communicate clearly and accurately on findings and solutions to network problems in order to facilitate resolution of wireless telecommunications challenges.
Design and integrate the infrastructures, components and protocols of various wired and wireless technologies to create communications solutions.
Design, build and maintain RF (radio frequency), microwave and opticalcommunications systems to achieve user specifications.
Work Placement
In the final semester, learners participate in a capstone industry project supervised by one of Humber’s industrial partners. Additionally, through a range of capstone showcasing events and employer engagement workshops, learners will have a chance to showcase their portfolios and capstone project to employers.
Learners have access to job search assistance including a course on developing career goals, resumes, cover letters and a LinkedIn profile, preparing for interviews, and developing practical strategies to find career-related employment. Students can access job leads in Humber’s online job board.
The Humber Experience
Special Events
The Humber Wireless Telecommunications program had a booth at the 5th annual Canadian Wireless Trade Show on October 28th - 29th at the Toronto Congress Centre. It provided an opportunity for industry members to learn how Humber can help fill the skills gap that they face in hiring new people. There were more than 10 companies, with immediate need, interested in developing a hiring relationship with Humber.
Humber Wireless accepted a donation of LTE drive testing software from Acentury and Accuver. The donation will help Humber Wireless students learn to use LTE drive testing software and post-process the logs to identify issues. Acentury has been a dedicated supporter of Humber's program over the years.
Humber Hosts FIRSTRobotics Competition
In partnership with FIRST Robotics Canada
March 8 to 10, 2019
Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology, the FIRSTRobotics Competition is the ultimate sport for the mind.
Your Career
The Canadian Wireless Industry supports more than 280,000 jobs and the sector continues to grow. In addition, the international wireless telecommunications market is growing.
5G and wireless connectivity is an enabling technology that is playing a larger role in Advanced Manufacturing, Smart Cities, Vehicles and Transportation, and Healthcare. Employment opportunities are not limited to the mobile network operators and have expanded to different industries. There are numerous employment opportunities in the planning, developing, manufacturing, co-ordinating, implementing, maintaining and managing of telecommunications systems for businesses and government.
As the rate of technology adoption increases in Canadian industry, our program is preparing students for these new markets. The growing demand for ICT professionals is being created by transformative and rapid advancements of technology such as 5G and Cloud infrastructure.
Graduates of the program work at cell phone service providers, equipment manufacturers, in-house information technology (IT) departments, sales departments, and specialized telecommunication and networking companies.
Wireless Telecommunications Program
Watch the video to hear what students and faculty have to say about the Wireless Telecommunications program.
Humber Students Benefit from Five Centres of Innovation (COIs)
The Humber Centres of Innovation Network demonstrates our strong commitment to providing an experiential learning environment for students. Students and faculty work with industry partners on real-world challenges to prepare them to become the innovative and strategic problem-solvers of tomorrow. Come to Humber and experience interdisciplinary learning across five COIs.
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