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Informatics
Institute of
Technology - IIT
W
ith a vision to groom industry ready
professionals, IIT - the premier private sector
higher education establishment opened its doors
in 1990. Over the last 29 years, IIT has built a reputation
for high quality teaching by offering industry demanded
degree programmes with its partner universities.
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Our Academic
Partners
University of
Westminster, UK
E
stablished 180 years ago as UK’s first polytechnic
institution, to educate the working people of
London. Today University of Westminster (UoW)
continues to build on this reputation, helping students
from a variety of backgrounds to realise their full
potential.
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Robert Gordon
University, UK
R
obert Gordon University (RGU) is a dynamic,
modern place to study with an international
reputation for providing high quality education
from undergraduate through to PhD level. The
university has been awarded a Gold rating in the
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), placing it
in the top 20% of the best universities in the UK
for the quality of its undergraduate teaching and
learning.
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BEng (Hons)
Software Engineering
T
he BEng (Hons) Software Engineering embodies the best ways to design,
implement, evaluate and maintain software systems. It makes use of many of
the technical aspects of computer science, especially programming and aims to
develop the professional attitudes, interpersonal and technical skills you will need in
the software engineering industry.
Course Overview
The course provides a solid foundation in software engineering theories and practices
to develop Enterprise level software systems. It provides career pathways in Software
engineering, Web application development, Mobile application development, Analysis
and design of Software systems etc.
Course Modules
01
• Trends in Computer Science
• Computer Systems Fundamentals
• Software Development I
• Web Design and Development
• Mathematics for Computing
• Software Development II
Award of Certificate of Higher Education available
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Year Core Modules
02 •
•
Object Oriented Programming
Database Systems
• Software Development Group Project
• Machine learning and Data Mining
• Algorithms: Theory, Design and Implementation
Optional Modules
• Network Software Engineering
• Mobile Application Development
• Server-side Web Development
• Operating Systems Programming
• Robotic Principles
• Business Analytics
Award of Diploma of
Higher Education available
04 •
•
Final Year Project
Formal Methods
• Cyber-Security
• Concurrent Programming
Optional Modules
• Advanced Server-side Web Programming
• Applied Robotics
• Advanced Analytics
• Mobile Native Application
• Development Internet of Things
• Applied Distributed Systems Programming
• Applied Intelligence - Smart Algorithms for Modern and Ethical AI
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Associated Careers
You will possess knowledge of a range of technical subjects and the ability to
synthesize this knowledge to produce practical solutions to engineering requirements
in a large number of application areas. You will typically be part of a team, building
software applications for business and industry.
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BSc (Hons)
Computer Science
B
Sc (Hons) Computer Science provides a solid foundation and training regarding
the fundamentals of the computer science field, along with the opportunity
to specialize in Mobile and Web Computing, Games and Computer Graphics
Development or Multimedia Computing disciplines. It would provide technical
knowledge to develop applications to a wide variety of end-user requirements and
situations. It also aims at harnessing and developing professional attitudes and
interpersonal skills that are required to work effectively, professionally and ethically
within the ICT sphere.
Course Overview
This degree will give you the right computing skills and knowledge to mold the future
of businesses and organisations. This broadly based course covers the areas of
computer science & software development providing an excellent basis for a rapidly
changing environment.
Course Modules
Core Modules
Year • Trends in Computer Science
01 •
•
Computer Systems Fundamentals
Software Development I
Level 4 • Web Design and Development
• Mathematics for Computing Award of Certificate of
• Software Development II Higher Education available
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Year Core Modules
02 •
•
Object Oriented Programming
Client-Server Architectures
• Software Development Group Project (work based module)
• Database Systems
Optional Modules
Mobile and Web Computing Theme
• Mobile Application Development
• Server-side Web Development
• Advanced Client-side Development
BIS Theme
• Information Technology Security
• Business Analytics
Industrial Placement
Year A 12 month placement period is compulsory between years 2 and 4.
This experience will give you additional practical skills and a competitive
03 edge in the job market. This mandatory placement will not only empower
a student with a degree but also with the necessary work experience.
With this added advantage, IIT students have a 100% employment
assurance and is most often selected for high income employment at
renowned organisations.
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Year Core Modules
04 •
•
Final Year Project
Security and Forensics
• Applied Artificial Intelligence
Optional Modules -
Mobile and Web Computing Theme
• Mobile Native Application Development
• Advanced Server-side web Programming
BIS Theme
• Information Driven Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
• Customer Relationship & Change Management (CRM & CM)
with Business Intelligence
• Strategic management of IS (IT)
Associated Careers
Mobile Application Developer / Architect, Web Application Developer / Architect, Cross
Platform Mobile Application Developer / Architect, Mobile Security Engineer, Web Analytics
Engineer, Computer Animation Designer / Developer, Computer Game Developer /Architect,
UI / UX Engineer, Software Engineer, Computer Systems Analyst, Computer & Information
Systems Manager, Quality Assurance Engineer & many more related career paths.
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BSc (Hons)
Business Information Systems
W
orking in the world of information systems can be exciting and rewarding
as businesses become more and more reliant on information systems to
support innovation, decision making and day-to-day operations. The creative
use of information systems can transform organisations and successful enterprises
that require hybrid managers and analysts who can evaluate, use the necessary tools,
assess the involved risks, provide key insights and give sound directions for strategic
business planning.
Course Overview
This course develops your understanding of the business challenges of an enterprise,
and your ability to conceive and manage solutions which are increasingly ICT-
dependent. You will incorporate your skills in problem solving and information systems
modelling with your knowledge of business processes and environments.
Course Modules
01 •
•
•
Database Design and Implementation
Business Computing
Business Mathematics
Level4 • Web Design and Development
• Requirements Modelling
• Business Information Systems Concepts
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Award of Certificate of Higher Education available
Year Core Modules
02 •
•
BIS Design and Architecture
BIS Development (work-based learning)
• Agile Project Management & Professional Experience
• Information Technology Security
• Database Systems
Optional Modules
• Business Analytics
• Server-side Web Development
• Mobile Application Development
• HCI & Usability
• Service Operation Management
* [Westminster Elective]
Award of Diploma of Higher Education available
Industrial Placement
Year A 12 month placement period is compulsory between years 2 and 4.
This experience will give you additional practical skills and a competitive
03 edge in the job market. This mandatory placement will not only empower
a student with a degree but also with the necessary work experience.
With this added advantage, IIT students have a 100% employment
assurance and is most often selected for high income employment at
renowned organisations.
04 •
•
Strategic Management of Information Systems
Information Driven Entrepreneurship & Enterprises
• Final Year Project
Optional Modules
• Customer Relationship & Change Management
(CRM & CM) with Business Intelligence
• Data visualisation and Dash boarding
• Big Data Analytics
• Cyber Security
• Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics
• Usability Testing
Associated Careers
You will be able to consult on, support or develop the technological platforms of an
enterprise to achieve competitive advantages, build careers in roles ranging from
Business Analyst, Database Administrator, Information Systems Manager, IT Consultant,
Management Consultant, Project Manager, QA Engineer and Data Analyst.
B
usiness success requires a breadth of knowledge and abilities. In bringing
together theory and practice, this course will enable you to develop the vision,
innovation and dynamism required in the contemporary business world.
Course Overview
The course aims to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to ideas
and issues, enabling successful graduates to contribute proactively to the world of
private business to public or ‘third’ sector organisations, to the main business-related
professions to self-employment and to the wider society within which businesses
operate. The degree works collaboratively to apply a cross-cultural perspective on
the operational and strategic position of organisations and critically examine policies
and strategies that managers may adopt to help organisations adapt in increasingly
complex internal and external environments in a global context.
Course Modules
Year Core Modules Optional Modules
01 •
•
Global Business Environment
Analysing and Managing Information
(One module to be
selected)
• Accounting and Finance
• Business Mathematics
Fundamentals
• Academic English
• Marketing Principles
• People and Organisations
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Year Core Modules
02 •
•
Operations and Digital Business
Managing and Leading People
• Business Decision Making
• Professional Practice
Industrial Placement
Year A 12 month placement between 2nd and 4th years. Working with industry
in a real-life situation is invaluable in giving you professional skills as
03 well as raising your confidence and will help to prepare you for a future
career. Furthermore, it helps you reflect on your theoretical knowledge
and be more aware of how theories are been applied in practice. You
also will be getting the advantage to engage with external professional
practitioners.
04 •
•
Global Strategic Management
Sustainable Business
• Innovation and Creativity
• Current Themes in Business and Management
Associated Careers
One of the defining aims of all our courses is for our graduates to achieve and sustain
satisfying employment related to their subject of study. We are confident that the
subject content of all our courses is profoundly relevant to long-term employment
opportunities. Our course design ensures that the skills, knowledge and expertise
that you will need in a changing business environment are identified as module
learning outcomes.
This course is designed to address the shortage of the rising demand of workforce
with skills in artificial intelligence and data science (AI and DS), as well as to provide
the opportunity for students aspiring to a career in AI and DS.
Course Overview
The comprehensive curriculum of this course emphasises an appropriate understanding
and application of integral AI and Data Science concepts, and their application to solve
real-world problems. In addition one year of industrial placement to complement the
curriculum through practical exposure. Upon successful completion of this course,
graduates should be able to efficiently function in diverse fields accompanied with AI
and Data Science.
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Course Modules
01 •
•
Computer Systems Fundamentals
Database Systems
•
•
Computational Mathematics
Data Structures and Algorithms
• Web Technology for Artificial Intelligence
Stage 01
• Programming Fundamentals • English Communication Skills
02 •
•
Artificial Intelligence
Object Oriented Development
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•
Machine Learning
Simulation and Modelling
Stage 02 • Advanced Mathematics for Data Techniques
Science • Data Engineering
• Data Science Group Project
Industrial Placement
Year A 12 month industrial placement period is compulsory as it is credit
bearing. This experience will give you additional practical skills and a
03 competitive edge in the job market. IIT students have 100% employment
assurance and most often selected for lucrative employment at
Stage 03 renowned organisations
04 •
•
Individual Research Project
Research Trends
•
•
Machine Vision
Language Processing and
• Computational Intelligence Information Retrieval
Associated Careers
The associated career opportunities will be across a broad range of sectors and an
array of specialist positions including the following:
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Foundation
Certificate in Higher Education
T
he Foundation Certificate in Higher Education is designed especially for students
who do not meet the entry criteria for degree programmes. The programme offers
the opportunity for students to develop & increase the essential knowledge and
skill levels to succeed at undergraduate levels. On completion of the programme
students may proceed directly to Year 1 of a Degree programme.
Course Overview
The programme will give you the right skills and knowledge in Communication, English,
Computing and/or Business to be able to proceed towards undergraduate studies.
Course Modules
Common Modules
• Communication Skills in English
• Mathematics for Computing & Business
• Introduction to IT
• Working with Data
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Business Information Systems Degree Pathway
- Core Modules
• Introduction to Programming
• Designing Software Solutions
• Business Management
Academic Progression
Upon successful completion of the programme students may enter the year 1 of the
following degree programmes,
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Global Recognition for
IIT Graduates
The University of Westminister, 309, Regent Street, London, England WIB 2UW,
England is a University listed in the Commonwealth Universities Yearbook published
by the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Therefore, the University of
Westminster, UK as listed in the above publication is recognised.
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British Computer Society (BCS),
UK Accredited Degree(s)
Chartered Management
Institute (CMI), UK
All our BA (Hons) Business Management students who sign up will become
individual members of the CMI and also receive a CMI level 5 in Management
and Leadership.
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Campus Life
Experience Life at an Award winning Campus
A
t IIT, there is a wide range of extra-curricular activities offered to the students.
Some of these activities such have now become a part of institute’s annual
calendar and helps promote comradeship, teamwork, leadership building and
other soft skills. Arts and Culture are at the centre of campus life at the institute. Stage
Craft which is an annual talent show displays the students’ artistic talents in song, dance
and drama. Cutting Edge will showcase the students’ talents in the technological field
where they would come up with new concepts and display innovative ideas. The
annual Career Day which gives an opportunity for multinational companies to recruit
young graduates and interns.
Clubs
and
Societies
IIT Campus -
Student Union
IIT Rotaract
Club
AIESEC
IEEE
Toastmasters
Gaming Club
iFM
(IIT’s official radio network)
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Annual Events
Stage Craft
Cutting Edge
Careers Day
Hotdog Showdown
Valentines Ball
Thai Pongal
Christmas
Annual Iftar
Convocation
Grad Ball
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Admission Requirements
Undergraduate Programmes
Students should obtain a minimum of 12 points for Advanced Level Examination in
any stream (Physical Science, Biological Science, Commerce, Arts or Technology)
based on the following table and
Obtain a minimum of 6 passes in Local GCE Ordinary Level examination with Credit
passes for English & Mathematics or
Grade A B C S
Points 10 8 6 4
Grade A B C D E
Points 10 8 6 4 2
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Intakes & January
Admission Intakes
September
Process
How to apply Local Students (Sri Lankan Nationals) seeking admission
to our programmes must visit IIT Campus at #57,
(Local Students) Ramakrishna Road, Colombo 06 to register to the
respective programme. You are advised to visit after
making an appointment by contacting our admissions
office / Careers counsellors via the following hotline
numbers +94 722 72 72 72 | +94 766 760 760 to avoid
unnecessary delays. Please note that our admission
process involves an interview with the prospective
student therefore the physical presence of the student
is mandatory.
02) Relevant educational certificates (O/L and A/L) (Originals or certified copies)
03) Birth Certificate (Original or certified Copy)
04) NIC / Passport (Original and Copy) (for international students a valid
passport for the duration of the programme you wish to enrol for)