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Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), University of Colombo

BIT is a degree programme of three years duration introduced in the year 2000 by University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) in order to develop the Human Resources in Information & Communication Technologies. The University of Colombo will award the degree.

  • Nationally & Internationally recognised ICT qualification
  • Flexible study options with Diploma level exit points after year 1 & 2
  • e-learning support through Learning Management System (LMS)
  • TV programmes (UCSC TV)
  • Web portal for on-line access to study material
  • CD-based content for off-line access
  • Leading private institutes provide training through regional branches
  • International collaboration for curriculum design and delivery

Each year consists of two semesters. Evaluation is through continuous assessments through the LMS and semester examinations. A person with three passes in the G.C.E. (A/L) examination in one sitting, FIT (Foundation In Information Technology) conducted by UCSC or any other academic/professional qualifications deemed equivalent to above could apply for the programme. All applicants who satisfy the above entry requirements and pass the selection test which consists of analytical, quantitative and communication skills would be enrolled for the BIT degree programme provided they are not less than 17 years of age.

The minimum duration of the BIT degree programme will be 3 academic years.

A Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) will be awarded on successful completion of course examinations of the first year.

A Higher Diploma in Information Technology (HDIT) will be awarded to holders of the IT Diploma on successful completion of course examinations of the second year

Degree Certificate (BIT) will be awarded on successful completion of year 1, year 2 and year 3 examinations and fulfilment of other requirements.

Entry Requirements


Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT), University of Moratuwa

The Bachelor Information Technology (BIT) programme of University of Moratuwa is offered to allow higher educational opportunities for a wider audience of citizens in Sri Lanka. This degree programme allows multiple entry points and multiple exit points. The programme workload is divided into three different levels, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 that are called the Diploma Level, the Higher Diploma Level and the Degree Level, respectively. Each level consists of two semesters that end with examinations. By completing this degree programme you will be able to become a graduate of the University of Moratuwa which opens avenues for postgraduate studies while becoming an IT professional for tomorrow’s world with which you will be able to accelerate your career progression to enhance your employability.

Objective of BIT

A recent study shows that despite the increased intakes in state sector Universities and private sector training organizations the demand for the IT professionals cannot be satisfactorily met. Shortage of IT professionals has become even more critical if the growth plans of IT sector companies are taken into account. The student intake to the state universities cannot be adequately increased to meet this demand, due to lack of physical infrastructure and human resources.

Cognizant of this gap in demand and supply, the Faculty of Information Technology  launched  a self-financed Undergraduate degree program in Information Technology, which was initially offered in the Distance and Open Learning Mode and at present delivering through Partner Organization for collaborative provision. Such a program can be offered to a large number of citizens in the country, at a reasonable cost,. It will also provide higher educational opportunities to those who could not have access to the higher education, though they were qualified to get higher education.

Entry Requirements

Level 1

An applicant may be considered for Admission to the BIT degree programme , if he/she has:

  1. Three passes in the G.C.E. (A/L) examination in one sitting.

OR

Any other educational / academic / professional qualification acceptable to the Faculty Board and approved by the Senate. An applicant who seek admission through other qualifications (not having A/L s) are required to pass the aptitude test.

AND

  1.  A credit pass for Mathematics in the G.C.E (O/L) examination

 Level 2

To enter to the Higher Diploma programme an applicant must successfully complete the Diploma Programme.

Level 3

To enter to the Degree programme  an applicant must successfully complete the Higher Diploma Programme.

Exemptions

Applicants who have completed HNDIT at Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technogical Education (SLIATE ) have been exempted from 16 modules in Level 1 and Level 2.

A student may enter the programme at different levels depending on the qualifications they have obtained.

A student may enter the programme at different levels depending on the qualifications they have obtained.