BSc in Computer Networks
Key Features
- Technical understanding of Computer Networking and Information Technology (IT) Body of Knowledge
- Familiarity with common CS themes and principles such as abstraction, complexity, and evolutionary change, and a set of general principles, such as sharing a common resource, security, and concurrency
- Appreciation of the interplay between theory and practice
- System-level perspective; ability to think at multiple levels of detail and abstraction
- Problem solving skills
- Project experience
- Commitment to life-long learning
- Commitment to professional responsibility, recognizing the social, legal, ethical, and cultural issues inherent in the discipline of computing
- Communication and organizational skills
- Awareness of the broad applicability of computing, ranging from embedded micro-sensors to high-performance clusters and distributed clouds
- Appreciation of domain-specific knowledge
Program Contents
YEAR 1
Full Time
- Mathematics I
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Programming in C
- Professional Development
- Object Oriented Programming with Java
- Database Management Systems
- Algorithms and Data structures
- Computer Architecture
- Data Communications and Networks
- Web Based Application Development
YEAR 2
Full Time
- Computer Networks
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Operating Systems
- Mathematics II
- Network Management
- Development of Enterprise Applications I
- Voice and Video over IP
- Network Systems Configuration and Administration
- Network Security
- Human Computer Interaction
YEAR 3
Part Time
- IT Project Management
- Information Assurance and Security
- Social Issues and Professional Practice
- Advanced Routing and Switching
- Service Provider Systems and Networks
- Wireless Technologies and Network Programming
- Cryptography
- Mathematics III
- IT Audit and Control
- Enterprise Architecture
- Internship
YEAR 4
Part Time
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Policy and Strategy
- Enterprise Networks
- Intrusion Prevention, Detection & Response
- Disaster Recovery and High availability Techniques
- Parallel and Distributed Computing
- Data Warehousing and Data Mining
- Internet of Things
- Management Information Systems
- E-Business Application Development
- Embedded Systems
- Platform Based Development
- CN Award Project
Entry Requirements
- Five credits at the GCE Ordinary Level including Mathematics and English
- Three passes for G.C.E. Advanced Level in one attempt
Fee & Funding
For Local Students:
- Year 1: LKR 400,000
- Year 2: LKR 400,000
- Year 3: LKR 400,000
- Year 4: LKR 400,000
- Registration Fee : LKR 10,000
- Library Fee : LKR 5,000
Key Personnel
Programme Director
Dr. Prabath Weerasinghe
Phone: 011 544 6000
Email: [email protected]