The program will train graduates in the hard and soft skills that are required by every employer. Graduates will learn how to design, build and manage broadcast systems, facilities and IT networks. Troubleshooting broadcast equipment to component level, performing routine and preventative maintenance of computer systems and networks, and performing maintenance on all broadcast transmission systems will be within the graduate’s abilities. The program is roughly divided into three areas of concentration: electronics, IT and dedicated broadcast systems. Graduates will learn to be responsive to production needs and deadlines, will be flexible and adaptable, and will be team players yet also able to work independently. Time management, risk management and technical and non-technical communication skills are also learned.

The demand for broadcast engineers is growing daily and fully qualified graduates are not currently available. Positions in radio and television broadcast facilities, cable television operations, specialty channels, post-production facilities, audiovisual systems, satellite distribution systems and equipments manufacturers’ technical field support are available and will continue to grow. Graduates will find work as installation and service technologists, systems integration engineers and field service technologists.