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.

The Telecommunications and Networks option is part of the specialty diploma in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology.

Graduates of this option may obtain a dual diploma in another Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology option by completing all the additional required courses for that option. Entry to this second option is competitive and priority is given to students completing their first option.