Ontario Graduate Certificate
Program Code: 20331
Campus: North
Length: 2 semesters starting in September
The Canadian wireless industry supports more than 280,000 jobs, and the sector is continuing to grow. Graduates of this program have numerous employment opportunities available to them in the planning, developing, manufacturing, co-ordinating, implementing, maintaining and managing of telecommunications systems for business and government. Graduates have found work with:
The 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. Students learn the latest technologies using up-to-date equipment and are taught in small classes by experienced faculty and industry leaders.
Semester 1 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
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WLS 5000: Applied Electromagnetics | Online / In-Person | Online / In-person |
Lecture; 2 hr lab in-person starting week 3 Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
WLS 5002: RF Technology | Online / In-Person | Online / In-person |
Lecture; 2 hr lab in-person starting week 3 Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
WLS 5003: Telecommunication Systems | Online / In-Person | Online / In-person |
Lecture; 2 hr lab in-person starting week 3 Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
WLS 5004: Data Networks | Online / In-Person | Online / In-person |
Lecture; 2 hr lab in-person starting week 3 Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
WLS 5500: Microwave and Fibre Optics | Online / In-Person | Online / In-person |
Lecture; 2 hr lab in-person starting week 3 Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
Semester 2 |
Fall 2020 Delivery | Proposed Winter 2021 Delivery | Note |
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WLS 5501: Broadband Communications and Security | Online / In-person | Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
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WLS 5503: Mobile Technologies | Online / In-person | Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
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WLS 5505: Wireless Data Networks | Online / In-person | Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
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WLS 5506: LTE Core | Online / In-person | Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
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WLS 5507: Wireless Project and ITIL | Online / In-person | Lectures online; Weekly in-person lab, starting Week 3 |
Current students, please make sure to review your MyHumber Academic Progress report to confirm which courses you should register into for your Winter semester. Courses with in-person requirements will likely also have online components. Humber may need to change plans for in-person learning, subject to government and public health directives and/or additional health and safety considerations.
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a WES or ICAS evaluation.
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees are subject to change.
Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $2,397.08 | $2,397.08 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $3,010.99 | $2,871.63 |
Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $2,397.08 | $2,397.08 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $2,915.99 | $2,776.63 |
Semester 1 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $8,631.09 | $8,631.09 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $9,245.00 | $9,105.64 |
Semester 2 | Original 2020-2021 Fees | Updated Fall 2020 Fees |
Tuition | $8,726.09 | $8,726.09 |
Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $434.91 | $319.30 |
Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 | $60.25 |
Optional Student Union Fee | $20.00 | $0.00 |
Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Co-op/Placement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Total | $9,245.00 | $9,105.64 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
Processor | Intel i7 (Quad 4) | Intel i7 (Quad 4 or higher) |
OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
Memory | 16GB of RAM | Expandable to 32GB (required for 2nd and 3rd semester NEST students) |
Storage | 250GB storage space | Solid State Drive (SSD) preferable |
Network | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended) |
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Kevin Ramdas, program co-ordinator
416.675.6622 ext. 5323
Kevin.ramdas@humber.ca
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: January 28, 2021