Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT)
Course details
The Higher National Diploma in Information Technology (HNDIT) program at the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE) was developed and commenced in the year 2000 with the objective of producing the middle level IT professional required for the new millennium.
Course Duration: 2 ½ years
Entry requirements
- School levels with G.C.E (A/L) qualifications in Mathematics, Bio Science or Commerce (Preferable) and Art streams.
- Ordinary passes for English and Mathematics at the G.C.E (O/L)
The Selection Criteria:
Candidates are selected through the order of merit in their GCE (A/L) examination and through an aptitude/ IQ test.
Course Fee (Part Time): Rs. 12,000.00 per Semester
Exemptions from the other academic or Professional programs:
- B. Sc. in Software Engineering and Information Technology – Open University of Sri Lanka
- Two year exemption from University of Moratuwa BIT program.
- B. Eng. in University of Vocational Technology
- Degree in City and Guilds
- 2 Year exemptions for B. Sc. in Software Engineering – Birmingham City University of UK
- With HNDIT and 2 Years Experience you can register for a M. Sc. degree.
Important Information for Beginners to Select the Program
- After the completion of 2 year academic program you will be placed at a software development organization to follow an industrial training under the NAITA supervision for a period of 6 months.
- Jobs are available in the present IT job market for those who have completed the program.
- Carrier development path with degree programs are available in local and foreign Universities.
Subjects and Credits
Year 1 - Semester 1
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Type |
Credits |
Status |
|
HNDIT11012 |
Personal Computer Applications |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT11023 |
Computer Hardware |
Core |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT11034 |
Structured Programming |
Core |
04 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT11042 |
Data Representation and Organization |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT11052 |
Database Management Systems |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT11062 |
Web Development |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT11072 |
Mathematics for Computing |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT11081 |
Communication Skills I | Core |
01 |
GPA |
|
TOTAL |
18 |
Year 1 - Semester 2
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Type |
Credits |
Status |
|
HNDIT12094 |
Object Oriented Programming |
Core |
04 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT12103 |
Graphics and Multimedia |
Core |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT12112 |
Data Structures and Algorithms |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT12123 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
Core |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT12133 |
Data Communications and Networks |
Core |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT12142 |
Statistics for IT |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT12151 |
Communication Skills II |
Core |
01 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT12162 |
Leadership Skills and Development | Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
TOTAL |
20 |
Year 2 - Semester 1
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Type |
Credits |
Status |
|
Total |
||||
|
HNDIT23012 |
Operating Systems and Computer Security |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23022 |
Project Management |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23032 |
Principles of Management and Applied Economics |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23042 |
Technical Writing |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23051 |
Mini Project |
Core |
01 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23061 |
Communication Skills III |
Core |
01 |
GPA |
|
Total |
10 |
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|
Developer Track Option |
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|
HNDIT23073 |
Rapid Application Development |
Track Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23082 |
Principals of Software Engineering |
Track Elective |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23093 |
Object Oriented Analysis and Design |
Track Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
Total |
Track Elective |
08 |
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|
Administrator Track Option |
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|
HNDIT23103 |
Advance Database Management Systems |
Track Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23122 |
InternetworkingTrack Elective |
02 |
GPA |
|
|
HNDIT23133 |
Enterprise Information Security Systems |
Track Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
Total |
Track Elective |
08 |
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|
Analyst Track Option |
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|
HNDIT23142 |
Introduction to Business Analysis |
Track Elective |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23153 |
Management Information Systems |
Track Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT23163 |
E-Commerce |
Track Elective |
03 |
GPA |
| Total |
Track Elective |
08 |
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Year 2 - Semester 2
|
Module Code |
Module Title |
Module Type |
Credits |
Status |
|
HNDIT24012 |
Computer Architecture |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24022 |
Open Source Systems |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24032 |
IT and Society |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24044 |
Project |
Core |
04 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24052 |
Communication Skills IV |
Core |
02 |
GPA |
|
Total |
12 |
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|
Developer Track Option |
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|
HNDIT24113 |
Multi-tiered Application Development |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24123 |
Software Configuration Management |
Field Elective |
02 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24133 |
Web Programming |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24143 |
Computer Graphics and Animation Design |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24153 |
Digital Image Processing |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24163 |
Digital Video and Audio |
Field Elective |
02 |
GPA |
|
Total Credits required |
Field Elective |
09 |
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|
Administrator Track Option |
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|
HNDIT24213 |
Server Installation and Management |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24223 |
Network and Data Centre Operations |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24233 |
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24233 |
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24243 |
DB Server Installation and Management |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24253 |
Database Programming Project |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
Total Credits required |
Field Elective |
09 |
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|
Analyst Track Option |
||||
|
HNDIT24313 |
Software Testing |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24323 |
Technical Report Writing |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24333 |
Software Quality Management |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24323 |
Technical Report Writing |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24343 |
Business Analysis - Tools & Processes |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24353 |
System Analysis Case Study |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
Total Credits required |
Field Elective |
09 |
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|
Academic Track Option |
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|
HNDIT24413 |
Educational Psychology |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24423 |
Teaching Methodology |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
HNDIT24433 |
Educational Measurement and Evaluation |
Field Elective |
03 |
GPA |
|
Total Credits required |
Field Elective |
09 |
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Conducted At
|
No. |
Name of the ATI/ATI section |
Addresses |
Full time/Part Time |
Telephone No. |
|
01 |
Hardy Advanced Technological Institute, Ampara |
Inginiyagala Rd., Ampara |
Full Time |
0632222056 |
|
02 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Badulla |
Greenland Drive, Badulla |
Full Time |
0552230218 |
|
03 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Dehiwala. |
Waidya Road, Dehiwala |
Full Time |
0112738349 |
|
04 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Jaffna. |
No. 665/5, Beach Road, Guru Nagar, Jaffna |
Full Time Part Time |
0212222595 |
|
05 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Kandy. |
No. 16, Keppetipola Mw, Kandy | Full Time | 0812232097 0719175285 0774538133 |
|
06 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Kegalle. |
Bandaranayake Mw, Kegalle | Full Time | 0352221297 0352221713 0714848210 0716254659 |
| 07 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Kurunagala. |
22/1, Wilgoda Road, Kurunagala | Full Time | 0372229583 0372224911 0714882528 |
|
08 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Galle. |
Siridamma Mw, Labuduwa, Akmeemana. |
Full Time Part Time |
0912246179 0771681233 0710968530 |
|
09 |
Advanced Technological Institute, Gampaha. | Naiwala, Essalla, Veyangoda | Full Time Part Time |
0332287519 0332292544 0715511205 0772917792 |
|
10 |
Advanced Technological Section Rathnapura |
New Town, Rathnapura | Full Time Part Time |
0452231492 0452231493 0718147124 0713930219 |
|
11 |
Advanced Technological Section Tangalle |
Yayawatte, Netolpitiya | Full Time | 0472241845 0472241846 0714491932 |
| 12 | Advanced Technological Section Trincomalee |
Kanniya Rd, Varothayanagar, Trincomalee. | Full Time Part Time |
0262223232 0262050617 0773659589 |
| 13 | Advanced Technological Section Anuradhapura. |
Akkara 111, Anula Mw, Pandulagama, Anuradhapura | Full Time Part Time |
0252234417 0716564572 0715177580 |
| 14 | Advanced Technological Section Vavuniya |
Off A 9 Road, Veppankulam, Ómanthai, Vavuniya. | Full Time | 0242052733 0776162010 |
| 15 | Advanced Technological Section Batticaloa |
Main Street, Kovil Kulam East, Arayampathy, Batticaloa | Full Time Part Time |
0652247519 0652247470 0778641182 0716376307 |
| 16 | Advanced Technological Section Sammanthurai. |
ATI Avenue, Sammanthurai. | Full Time | 0672261304 0775153500 |
| 17 | Advanced Technological Section Mannar | 201, PESC, Thalaimannar Road, Mannar | Full Time | 0233122555 0767966111 |