Wireless information networking is becoming increasingly important to development across the world with businesses relying on this technology for day-to-day functions. Develop the specialized skills needed for success in the expanding wireless information networking field.

 

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.