BSc (Hons) in Information Technology Specializing in Cyber Security
The course is designed for students who wish to gain an accelerated early career in cyber/information security. It will prepare you for a successful career in the various roles directly and indirectly connected to the world of computer, network and information security.
Career Opportunities
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer
- Security Architect
- Architect-Security
- Forensics Investigator
- Network Security Engineer
- Information Assurance Engineer
- IT Auditor
- Security Administrator
- Penetration and Vulnerability Tester
- Secure Software Developer
- Incident Responder
Program Contents
Year 01
| Code | Module | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| IT 1040 | Communication Skills | 03 |
| IT 1010 | Introduction to Programming | 04 |
| IT 1030 | Mathematics for Computing | 04 |
| IT 1020 | Introduction to Computer Systems | 04 |
| IT 1080 | English for Academic Purposes | 03 |
| IT 1060 | Software Process Modeling | 03 |
| IT 1070 | Probability and Statistics | 03 |
| IT 1050 | Object Oriented Concepts | 02 |
| IT 1100 | Internet and Web Technologies | 04 |
| IT 1090 | Information Systems and Data Modeling | 04 |
Year 02
| Code | Module | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| IT 2060 | Operating Systems and Systems Administration | 04 |
| IT 2020 | Software Engineering | 04 |
| IT 2030 | Object Oriented Programming | 04 |
| IT 2040 | Database Management System | 04 |
| IT 2050 | Computer Networks | 04 |
| IT 1060 | Software Process Modeling | 03 |
| IT 2010 | Mobile Application Development | 04 |
| IT 2070 | Data Structure and Algorithms | 04 |
| IT 2080 | IT Project | 04 |
| IT 2090 | Professional Skills | 04 |
| IT 2100 | Employability Skills Development - Seminar | 02 |
Year 03
| Code | Module | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| IE3012 | Introduction to Cyber-Security | 02 |
| IE3022 | Applied Information Assurance | 04 |
| IE3032 | Network Security | 04 |
| IE3042 | Secure Software Systems | 04 |
| IE3052 | Information security Risk Management | 02 |
| IE3062 | Data and Operating System Security | 04 |
| IE3072 | Information Security Policy and Management | 02 |
| IE3082 | Cryptography | 04 |
| IE3092 | Information Security Project | 04 |
| IT3102 | Enterprise Standards for Information Security |
Year 04
| Code | Module | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| IE4010 | Research Project | 16 |
| IE4012 | Offensive Hacking: Tactical and strategic | 04 |
| IE4042 | Secure Software Engineering | 04 |
| IT4070 | Preparation for Professional World | |
| Two Elective Modules of the Following* | ||
| IE4022 | Security Economic Analysis | 04 |
| IE4032 | Information Warfare | 04 |
| IE4052 | Hardware Security | 04 |
| IE4062 | Cyber Forensics and incident Response | 04 |
| IE4072 | Governance and Cyber Law Clinic | 04 |
| IT4092 | Machine Learning for Cyber Security | 04 |
Entry Requirements
Passes in three subjects (in any 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 students are expected to undergo an interview once they complete their Higher National Diploma Level.
Fee & Funding
The fee is presently Rs 150,000 ( + Taxes ) per semester for the first two years and Rs. 175,000 ( + Taxes ) per semester for the final two years. 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
