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What do GPS, 5G, Bluetooth and broadband have in common? They’re all part of the fast-changing world of wireless communications!
As the communication of voice, video and data continues to converge worldwide, there is an increasing demand for employees who have sound theoretical knowledge and highly-specialized technical skills.
In the NAIT Wireless Systems Engineering Technology program, we’ll help you develop the skills you’ll need to get started in a wireless systems career.
Employment rates reported by NAIT alumni are for information purposes and do not guarantee future employment opportunities.
Salaries reported by NAIT alumni are for information purposes and are not a guarantee of future alumni income.
The Wireless Systems Engineering Technology program at NAIT provides the building blocks necessary to begin your career in the technical world of wireless systems.
The program is broken into 4 sections:
This 2-year diploma program consists of four 15-week semesters. You’ll benefit from:
You can expect to spend, on average:
Courses in the Wireless Systems Engineering Technology program take place in both traditional lecture and laboratory settings. Labs are equipped with test equipment, computers and commercial systems used in the information and communications technology industry.
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association reports that wireless communications generate a total economic value of over $39 billion for the Canadian economy. This growing industry employs nearly 300,000 people in various roles from engineering and technical design to technical support, servicing and sales.
The Wireless Systems Engineering Technology program will prepare you for employment in many fields, including:
Typical employers in the wireless systems industry include:
Opportunities are also available in businesses that use information and communications technology services and require consultants or service personnel.
Graduates of this program earn a diploma in Wireless Systems Engineering Technology.
While enrolled in the program, you'll be eligible for student membership in the following professional associations:
After graduation and required work experience, you may also be eligible for professional accreditation.
You may also continue your studies after graduation by pursuing a Bachelor of Technology (BTech). Diploma grads can earn a BTech degree with just two more years of study. Full-time and part-time study options are available.
Learn more about NAIT's BTech program
Completion of this diploma qualifies as the first 2 years of NAIT's unique 4-year Bachelor of Technology degree.
Students of this program are eligible for student membership in the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET).
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Wireless communications is a fast-paced field with enormous growth potential as the communication of voice, video and data continues to converge worldwide.
Completion of this diploma qualifies as the first 2 years of NAIT's unique 4-year Bachelor of Technology degree. Find out more
Students of this program are eligible for student membership in the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). Find out more
Learn how to register through Alberta Post-Secondary Application System (APAS) or begin the application process.
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