Program Overview
Wireless Information Networking
Credential
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Duration
Four semesters
Start Date(s)
No Upcoming Intakes
Locations
Belleville
Open to
International Students
CIP Code
11.0901
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. In 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
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.
How you'll learn
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.
- A co-op work term or experiential learning opportunity of an academic program of study provides students with relevant and applied industry experience.
Co-op work terms are valuable work-integrated learning experiences that allow students to demonstrate their skills in real-world environments with industry support. The market for co-op employment is competitive, and students are expected to participate actively in their job searches. Students, with support, will be expected to identify and secure a co-op work term experience. Co-op work terms are subject to student eligibility, availability, and program review. If unable to secure or participate in a co-op work term, students will complete an alternative experiential learning opportunity.
Courses
Semester One
- COMM1076 Business Communications in Canada
- WINP1008 Implementing Operating Systems
- WINP1009 Introduction to Network Security
- WINP1006 Introduction to Networks
- WINP1010 Introduction to Virtualization with VMware
- WINP1007 Introduction to Wireless Communication
- WINP1000 Wireless Information Technology Principles and Best Practices in Canada
Semester Two
- WKPL1040 Co-op & Career Search Prep 1
- WINP1003 Fundamentals of Routing and Switching
- WINP1001 Mobile Communication
- WINP1005 RF Spectrum and Propagation Theory
- WINP1002 RF and Network Systems and Components
- WINP1004 Wireless Network Security
Semester Three
- WINP2001 Advanced Virtualization with VMware
- WINP2000 Cloud Management
- WKPL2083 Co-op & Career Search Prep 2
- WINP2004 LTE and 5th Generation Networks
- WINP2003 Wireless Communication and Mobile Security
- WINP2002 Wireless and Network Analysis Tools
Semester Four
- WINP2005 Wireless Networking Co-Op
Courses subject to change.
Admission requirements
Required academic preparation
- A diploma or degree in Information Technology from a recognized college or university or equivalent.
All teaching within Loyalist is conducted in English. In order to be successful in a program, skills such as communication, listening comprehension, and reading and writing must be at a level sufficient to meet the demands of post-secondary studies. All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.
This program may be PGWP-eligible.
Costs
How much will it cost?
Approximate costs per year (2024 – 25)
- International Tuition: $15,000
- Full-Time Ancillary Fees: $1,367
- Mandatory Health Insurance: $659
- Total: $17,026
Fees related to programs that are less than or greater than two semesters will be adjusted accordingly. Fees are subject to change.
Co-op work term fee
The fees listed above do not include the co-op work term fee ($900). Students are expected to participate actively in securing a co-op work term. If ineligible or unable to secure a co-op work term, students are required to complete an alternative experiential learning opportunity in their final semester and will be assessed a different fee ($2,800). These fees are not added to fourth semester tuition fees; rather, they replace regular semester tuition fees.
Further study
Certification pathways
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)
- Long Term Evolution (LTE) Certification
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