BSc (Hons) in Information Technology Specializing in Computer Systems & Network Engineering
The programme aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and comprehension required to allow them to contribute to the planning, design and management of modern network-based computer systems. The degree programme delivers an extensive knowledge on computer hardware, network engineering, embedded systems, communication systems, interface design and automation.
Career Opportunities
- Network Administrator
- Network Engineer
- Network Designer
- Database Engineer
- Infrastructure Manager
- System Designer
- Systems Administrator
- Embedded Systems Designer
- Embedded Software Designer
- Information Systems Auditor
- Information Security Manager
- Database Administrator
- IT Manger
- Communication Engineer
- Cloud Engineer / Architect
- Network Architect
- Network Programmer
Program Contents
Year 01
| Code | Module | Credit | Offered by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||
| IT 1010 | Introduction to Programming | 04 | IT |
| IT 1020 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 04 | IT |
| IT 1030 | Mathematics for Computing | 04 | IT |
| IT 1040 | Communication Skills | 02 | IT |
| Semester 2 | |||
| IT 1070 | Probability and Statistics | 03 | IT |
| IT 1050 | Object Oriented Concepts | 02 | - |
| IT 1090 | Information Systems and Data Modeling | 04 | - |
| IE 1080 | English for Academic Purposes | 02 | IT |
| IT 1010 | Engineering Mathematics | 03 | ISE |
| IE 1020 | Network Fundamentals | 02 | ISE |
| 32 | |||
Year 02
| Code | Module | Credit | Offered by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||
| IE 2020 | Routing & Switching | 04 | ISE |
| IE 2030 | Analog Electronics | 02 | ISE |
| IE 2080 | Database Systems Administration | 04 | - |
| IE 2030 | Object Oriented Programming | 04 | IT |
| IE 2050 | Operating Systems | 04 | ISE |
| Semester 2 | |||
| IE 2040 | Advanced Internetworking | 04 | ISE |
| IE 2010 | Digital Electronics | 04 | ISE |
| IE 2060 | Computer Systems Administration | 04 | ISE |
| IE 2090 | Professional Engineering Practice and Industrial Management | 04 | ISE |
| IE 2070 | Embedded Systems | 04 | ISE |
| 36 | |||
Year 03
| Code | Module | Credit | Offered by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |||
| IE 3010 | Network Programming | 04 | ISE |
| IE 3020 | Directory Services and Network Management | 02 | ISE |
| IE 3030 | Wide area Networks | 04 | ISE |
| IE 3040 | Information Storage Management | 04 | ISE |
| Semester 2 | |||
| IE 3050 | Wireless Communications | 04 | ISE |
| IE 3060 | Business Management for IT | 02 | ISE |
| IE 3070 | Network Technology Project | 04 | ISE |
| IE 3080 | Network Security Engineering | 04 | ISE |
| 30 | |||
Year 04
| Code | Module | Credit | Offered by |
|---|---|---|---|
| compulsory | |||
| IT 4010 | Research Project | 16 | IT |
| IE 4020 | Information Security Management | 02 | ISE |
| IE 4030 | Virtualization and Cloud Computing Technologies | 04 | ISE |
| IE 4070 | Preperation for Professional World | 0 | - |
| Optional | |||
| IE 4060 | Software Defined Networks | 04 | - |
| IE 4040 | Information Assurance and Auditing | 04 | ISE |
| IE 4050 | Parallel and distributed computing | 04 | ISE |
| IT 4030 | Internet of Things | 04 | - |
| IT 4050 | Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship | 04 | - |
| IT 4060 | Machine Learning | 04 | - |
| IT 4020 | Enterprise Standards for Information Systems | 04 | - |
| 32 | |||
Entry Requirements
Passes in three subjects (in Science stream) at the G.C.E (Advanced Level) examination (Sri Lanka / London) in one and the same sitting and a pass at the Aptitude Test conducted by SLIIT. The applicants must have a pass in Mathematics or Physics or from Engineering Technology stream.
Fee & Funding
The fee is presently Rs 160,000 ( + Taxes ) per semester. Fees for any subsequent semester should be paid prior to the commencement of each semester. This all inclusive fee is charged to cover lectures, tutorials and examinations and access to computer laboratory facilities and library.
Entry
February / June / September
Approved by the University Grants Commission under the Universities Act
Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities
Member International Association of Universities (IAU)
Accreted by Institute of Engineers & Technology, UK
