Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Telecommunications and Networks Option

British Columbia Institute of Technology - Burnaby Campus

Canada,British Columbia

 2 Shortlist

24 Months

Duration

CAD 25,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 154

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, British Columbia

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1964

Total Students: 48,000 +

Int. Students: 4,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

SE16 - 3700, Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2, Canada

Diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology - Telecommunications and Networks Option

Program Overview

Part of the Electrical and Computing Engineering Technology program, the two-year diploma in Telecommunications and Networks offers students the option to complete paid co-operative education terms. Students may apply to continue on to complete the BCIT Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and other advanced credentials.

Building on the knowledge and skills gained in the first year of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program, students learn the principles required to design, develop, manufacture, and test telecommunication systems and networks. The program covers land mobile radio systems, digital data transmission, fibre optic and microwave technology, satellite communications, radio frequency (RF) design, local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs), wireless networks, internet engineering technology, digital signal processing (DSP) techniques and the application of microcontrollers.  Students will also complete a student-initiated or industry-sponsored project.