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undergraduate

Degree

Infrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma

undergraduate

Degree

Infrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $18,609 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 15-May-2023 2023-05-15

Overview

Infrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma

This diploma program at Okanagan College produces graduates with the skill set, attitude and knowledge to establish careers as certified technologists in local-area and wide-area voice, video and integrated data communications. 

Coursework stresses messaging principles and provides insight into wired, wireless and fibre-optic signal propagation.

Global communications' rapid development and enrichment have produced a worldwide reliance on IP networks. 

The convergence of data and telecommunications has stimulated the need for larger and more integrated network implementations. 

Network and Telecommunications engineering technologists are trained to design, configure and support this telecommunications infrastructure. 

They are employed as network support specialists, network operations and telecommunications analysts, communications integrators, network administrators and consultants.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$23,129

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $6,888
Accommodation 1 bed room $4,520
Tuition 1 person $18,609

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.75 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

56
55
listening
55
writing
55
speaking
55
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available
  • A minimum grade of 60% in EAPD 040, EAPW 040 and EAPR 040 for admission to most other programs.
EAP Level 1Overall IELTS 5.0TOEFL iBT score of 60Duolingo score of 75-80
EAP Level 2Overall IELTS 5.5TOEFL iBT score of 71-78Duolingo score of 85-90
EAP Level 3Overall IELTS 6.0TOEFL iBT score of >78Duolingo score of 95-100

Academic background and requirement

  • B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
  • English 12 with minimum 60% or alternatives.

Math requirement:

  • A minimum of 60% in any of:
    • Pre-calculus Grade 12
    • Foundations of Mathematics Grade 12
    • Principles of Mathematics 12
    • Applications of Mathematics 12
    • Adult Basic Education MATH 012
    • Okanagan College MATH 120

 

  • Or a minimum of 67% in any of:
    • Pre-calculus Grade 11
    • Principles of Mathematics 11
    • Adult Basic Education MATH 011

 

  • Or a minimum of 70% in an Okanagan College Mathematics 11Proficiency Test

One of the grade 12 mathematics courses is recommended.

  • Physics 11 or 12 is recommended.

Career opportunities

  • Systems Administrator
  • Telecom and VoIP Technologist
  • Cyber-security Specialist
  • IoT Integrator
  • Structured Cabling Technician
  • Desktop Support Manager
  • Network Infrastructure Analyst
  • Wireless Communications Installer
  • Virtualization Administrator

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