Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Automation and Instrumentation Option) British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

About this Program

Level: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Diploma

Discpline: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Length: 4 semesters

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Application Fee: $154.00
Tuition Fee: $23,870.00

Burnaby Campus

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Program Description

Part of the Electrical and Computing Engineering Technology program, the two-year diploma in Automation and Instrumentation, offers students the option to complete paid co-operative education terms. Students may apply to continue studying to complete the BCIT Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering and other advanced credentials. Students undertake a comprehensive study of control strategies, measurement techniques, communications systems, and electronic and computer systems used in the automatic control of commercial and industrial equipment/machines. A strong component of the program involves the student developing relevant, practical skills by working with modern industrial equipment in well-equipped labs. Students will graduate with a solid foundation in automatic measurement and control systems.

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Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.