Bachelor of Information Technology
- 3 Years
- Distance Learning
- Industry-Ready Graduates
- Nationwide Accessibility
Overview
Target Audiences
Requirements
Curriculum
Fees
Registration
Examination
How to Apply
Overview
What is BIT
Information and communication technology (ICT) is one of the fastest growing sectors in Sri Lanka. The workforce requirements to sustain this growth is one criterion that would ensure the sustainable growth of this sector. However, the local universities, funded by the government, can accommodate only a limited number of students every year for ICT education.
University of Moratuwa is always cognizant of the demands of the world of work and identifying that there is a huge gap in the required ICT workforce in Sri Lanka, Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) External Degree was started to enhance opportunities to provide qualified industry ready IT graduates. This is a great opportunity for students, since this programme offers them a chance of graduating at lower cost compared to foreign degrees offered by many institutions.
“Sri Lanka’s information technology and business process outsourcing sector tripled exports and doubled the workforce in a little over five years. The sector grew by 120 percent over the past five years making it one of the highest growth areas in the economy and the fifth largest export segment. Sri Lanka’s IT/business process management sector envisions $5 billion in revenue, 200,000 direct jobs, and 1,000 start-ups by 2022.” https://www.export.gov/apex/article2?id=Sri-Lanka-Information-and-Communication-Technologies
The Bachelor of Information Technology External Degree provides access to University of Moratuwa education through open and distance mode and enables students from all over the country to benefit from all the advantages of a well-planned and meticulously executed degree programme.
Why should I do it?
The BIT degree at UoM provides you with an education that places the graduates at the very thresholds of technology and university’s strong relationship with the industry produce a readily employable graduate.
As the BIT program is improved continuously with input from the industry, its relevance is quite high, and the BIT external graduates are readily employable. From 2018, the program is conducted through a revised improved curriculum which would better suit the ever-changing needs of the technology driven industry.
How can I do it?
Students who have passed the Advanced Level examination in any stream can choose to join this external degree programme. Lateral entry enables students who have other approved qualifications to take a selected number of courses to obtain the degree. Students can benefit from the teaching offered at approved partner organizations. In this learning setting, a student studies at a partner organization, while the assessments, examinations and award of diplomas, higher diplomas and degrees are conducted and conferred by the University of Moratuwa.
UoM offers its BIT courses in a fully-fledged online system, and therefore, students can study in the comfort of their own home, in addition to studying at the approved partner organizations. The online system makes available course material for the students to follow, and portals to submit assessments and receive feedback. This has opened a unique learner-centred education paradigm, where what matter is the enthusiasm and scholarship of the student.
UoM BIT degree programme in offered in two modes. Students can either decide to follow the BIT degree program as a partner organization student (mode 01) or direct independent student (mode 02). Mode 1 is study with an accredited partner organization. Mode 2 is the direct independent study mode where the students can register with the university, and study on their own using the e-learning materials and other open and distance learning resources facilitated by the CODL.
Upon completing the first year of the programme, the students will be given a diploma in IT, while the completion of the second year would lead to a higher diploma in IT. The third-year students will receive their BIT degree once they complete the third year of study.
If you plan a future career in this ever-growing field of ICT, we invite you to start that career with an incomparable opportunity from University of Moratuwa to ensure a solid foundation for your future. Visit www.codl.lk or reach us on email on info@codl.lk or call +94113082787 / 8.
Why University of Moratuwa?
University of Moratuwa produces world class graduates who are sought after by the employers. University’s commitment to world class teaching, amply supported by well qualified and committed staff together with stringent quality assurance mechanisms ensures that the graduate coming out from the university is ready to be a contributing member of the world of work.
Graduate attributes of the university are geared towards producing a 21st century world class graduate from any degree program conducted by the university. The university is known to produce leaders, entrepreneurs and inventors and offers degrees in Engineering, Architecture, Building Economics, Information Technology and Business Science. The overall employment percentage of the University is 91.4% in the year 2019. This is a figure comparable with that of the best universities in the world. The university has established itself as a prestigious hub for higher education in Sri Lanka and in the South Asian region with outstanding achievements in education, research, sports, international competitions, and expert advice and has significantly contributed to the national economy.
Target Audiences
The University of Moratuwa’s BIT degree caters to aspiring IT professionals and students across Sri Lanka seeking a comprehensive education in information technology. Ideal for those who have completed their A/Levels in any stream and are looking to pursue a career in ICT, this program serves a diverse cohort of learners. From those unable to secure a spot in traditional university programs due to limited capacities, to working individuals aiming to upgrade their skills for better career prospects, and even entrepreneurs looking to establish tech startups, the BIT program is structured to accommodate and elevate a wide spectrum of dedicated individuals towards achieving their career goals in the IT sector.
Requirements
Regular Entry
A student may enter the degree programme at different levels depending on the qualifications they have obtained as shown in Table 1
| Level 1 | An applicant may be considered for Admission to the BIT degree programme,if he/she has:
A candidate who has obtained at least 6 passes in not more than two sittings and a credit pass in Mathematics at the GCE Ordinary Level Examination and a full-time Diploma/Certificate or higher qualification of at least 1 year duration from a recognized institution to have satisfied the entry criteria under section 2 above . (Applicants who do not qualify under section 1 must pass the Aptitude Test conducted by the Faculty) |
| Level 2 | To be considered for admission to the Degree programme at the Level 2 an applicant must successfully complete the Diploma Programme (i.e.,the Level 1). |
| Level 3 | To be considered for admission to the Degree programme at the Level 3 an applicant must successfully complete the Higher Diploma Programme (i.e.,the Level 2). |
Table 1
The qualifications accepted by the university in place of (an alternative) the 03 passes at G. C. E. (A/L) exam are-
At least 06 passes in not more than two sittings and a credit pass in Mathematics at the GCE (O/L) examination and a full-time Diploma / Certificate or higher qualification of at least 1 year duration from a recognized institution.
The Senate has so far approved the following institutes / programs/ qualifications:
• Public sector universities
• National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)
• Training institute or programs accredited by the Tertiary and Vocational
Education Commission (TVEC)
• Government technical colleges
• Recognized professional organizations (e.g., BCS, IESL, CIMA, CIM, PMI)
• Three E passes at the Edexcel Advanced GCE Examination
• Teacher’s Diploma in Information Technology Program (1year), Sri Lanka
Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT)
• Professional in service English Teacher Training Program (1 year), National
Institute of Education (NIE)
• Trained Teachers’ Certificate (2 year, full-time), Government Teacher Training
Colleges
• International Diploma in Computer Studies of NCC Education, UK
Lateral Entry – SLIATE (Full Time)
- A candidate is considered to have successfully completed all subjects of SLIATE HNDIT (new Curriculum) and the six months (06) training period.
- A candidate can start the level 3 with the exemption of Level 1 and 2 subjects according to their track.
- All full time students must pass an aptitude test conducted by CODL to qualify for the programme.
Lateral Entry – SLIATE (Part Time)
- A candidate is considered to have successfully completed all subjects of SLIATE HNDIT (new curriculum) & must have one year of work experience in a recognized institution after completing HNDIT.
- A candidate can start the level 3 with exemption of Level 1 and Level 2 subjects according to their track.
- All part time students must pass an aptitude test conducted by CODL to qualify for the programme.
Lateral Entry – Exemptions for Common Modules in HNDIT (Full Time/Part Time) – SLIATE
Exemptions for Common Modules in HNDIT (Full Time/Part Time) – SLIATE (2014 HNDIT -SLIATE Curriculum)
Exemptions for Common Modules in HNDIT (Full Time/Part Time) – SLIATE(2010 HNDIT –SLIATE Curriculum)
Lateral Entry – Holder of Diploma in IT of NDT IT – Institute of Technology University of Moratuwa (ITUM)
- Canditates who have successfully completed all the modules of the NDT curriculum execpt Industrial Training 1 and 2 are eligible to apply and register for the BIT degree programme .However, candidates must successfully complete Industrial Training 1 and 2 and obtain National Diploma in Technology to qualify for obtaining the degree.
- A candidate can start level 3 with exemptions of level 1 and 2 subjects.
- All students must pass an aptitude test conducted by CODL to qualify for the programme.
Lateral Entry – Exemptions for Holder of Diploma in IT of NDT IT – ITUM
Curriculum
Course Structure
Curriculum & Credit Structure
The curriculum for the BIT has been developed through a series of meetings and workshops conducted by a group of IT experts from the industry and the academia. The following tables describe the Course Modules for the Bachelor of Information Technology External Degree programme. It also provides the information regarding the credit rating for each course module and the credits that the student is required to earn to complete the academic requirements for Level 1 (Table 01 and 02), Level 2 (Table 03 and 04) and Level 3 (Table 05 and 06) of the programme. Table 07 shows the overall requirements.
The following nomenclature is used through this document:
C – Compulsory Course Module
E – Elective Course Module
One credit is considered to be equivalent to about four study hours per week in a semester of 14 weeks.
Level 1
Level 01 | |||
Semester 01 | Credits | ||
ITE 1912 | Communication Skills Development | C | 2 |
ITE 1112 | Visual Application Programming | C | 4 |
ITE 1812 | Mathematics for IT | C | 4 |
ITE 1712 | Web Design | C | 4 |
ITE 1922 | ICT Applications | C | 2 |
Total Credits – Semester 01 | 16 | ||
Semester 02 | |||
ITE 1122 | Fundamentals of Programming | C | 4 |
ITE 1932 | Technical Writing | C | 2 |
ITE 1412 | Information Management | C | 2 |
ITE 1212 | Computer Systems | C | 2 |
ITE 1222 | System Analysis & Design | C | 2 |
ITE 1942 | ICT Project | C | 2 |
Total Credits – Semester 02 | 14 | ||
Total Credits – Level 01 (Compulsory) | 30 | ||
Table 01: Level 1 – Curriculum and Credit Structure
Credit Requirements | GPA | GPA | Total |
Compulsory | Elective | ||
Total Credits offered | 30 | 0 | 30 |
Total Credits required to complete Level 1 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
Table 02: Level 1 –Credit Requirements
Level 2
Level 02 | |||
Semester 01 | Credits | ||
ITE 2132 | Object Oriented Programming | C | 4 |
ITE 2142 | Data Structures and Algorithms | C | 2 |
ITE 2232 | Computer Networks & Operating Systems | C | 4 |
ITE 2722 | Web Programming | C | 4 |
ITE 2422 | Database Management Systems | C | 4 |
Total Credits – Semester 01 | 18 | ||
Semester 02 | |||
ITE 2732 | Multimedia Development | C | 2 |
ITE 2152 | Mobile Application Development | C | 2 |
ITE 2162 | Software Engineering | C | 4 |
ITE 2312 | IT Quality Assurance | C | 2 |
ITE 2612 | IT Project Management | C | 2 |
ITE 2952 | Programming Group Project | C | 4 |
Total Credits – Semester 02 | 16 | ||
Total Credits – Level 02 (Compulsory) | 34 | ||
Table 03: Level 2 – Curriculum and Credit Structure
Credit Requirements | GPA | GPA | Total |
Compulsory | Elective | ||
Total Credits offered | 34 | 0 | 34 |
Total Credits required to complete Level 2 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
Table 04: Level 2 –Credit Requirements
Level 3
Level 03 | |||
Semester 01 + Semester 02 | Credits | ||
ITE 3822 | Discrete Mathematics | C | 4 |
ITE 3322 | Professional Practice | C | 2 |
ITE 3242 | Information Security | C | 2 |
ITE 3962 | Project ** | C | 10 |
ITE 3512 | Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence | E | 3 |
ITE 3622 | Business Processes & Accounting Systems | E | 3 |
ITE 3632 | Principles of Management | E | 3 |
ITE 3172 | Enterprise Application Development | E | 3 |
ITE 3972 | Research Methodology | E | 3 |
ITE 3742 | Web Services | E | 3 |
ITE 3642 | Marketing | E | 3 |
ITE 3432 | Data Mining | E | 3 |
ITE 3832 | Probability and Statistics | E | 3 |
ITE 3442 | Management Information Systems | E | 3 |
ITE 3752 | Human Computer Interaction | E | 3 |
ITE 3332 | Quality Assurance in Practice | E | 3 |
ITE 3652 | Organizational Behavior | E | 3 |
ITE 3522 | Essentials of Artificial Cognitive Systems | E | 3 |
ITE 3532 | Essentials of Machine Learning | E | 3 |
Total Credits Requirement – Level 3 | |||
Composition of Total Credits Requirement in Level 03 (Compulsory 18 & Elective S1: 6+ S2: 12) | 36 | ||
Table 05: Level 3 – Curriculum and Credit Structure
Credit Requirements | GPA | GPA | Total |
Compulsory | Elective | ||
Total Credits offered | 18 | 45 | 63 |
Total Credits required to complete Level 3 | 18 | 18 | 36 |
Table 06: Level 3 –Credit Requirements
** Note:
- Registration should be done in Level 3 Semester 1
- Distribution of work load 40% in Semester 1 and rest 60% in Semester 2
Note: At Level 3, a student must earn 36 credits (18 credits from compulsory course modules and 18 credits from elective course modules)
The overall credit requirements to complete the Levels and the degree are shown in Table 7.
Credit Requirements | GPA Compulsory | GPA Elective | Total | ||
Credit Requirements (Level 1) | 30 | 0 | 30 | ||
Credit Requirements (Level 2) | 34 | 0 | 34 | ||
Credit Requirements (Level 3) | 18 | 18 | 36 | ||
Total | 82 | 18 | 100 |
Fees
University Charges for Regular Entry Students
Table 01:Fees Per Student If Paid at The Beginning of Each Academic Semester:
Registration Fee (payable at the beginning of Semester 1) | Course Fee | Total Annual Fee | ||
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |||
Level 1 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 49,800 | Rs. 40,000 | Rs. 90,000 |
Level 2 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 34,800 | Rs. 25,000 | Rs. 60,000 |
Level 3 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 29,800 | Rs. 20,000 | Rs. 50,000 |
Total Fee | Rs. 200,000 | |||
Table 02: Fees Per Student If Paid at The Beginning of Each Level
Registration Fee | Programme Fee | Total | |
Level 1 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 89,800 | Rs. 90,000 |
Level 2 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 59,800 | Rs. 60,000 |
Level 3 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 49,800 | Rs. 50,000 |
Total Fee | Rs. 200,000 | ||
The above fees are payable direct to the University of Moratuwa, at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon to the credit of Bank of Ceylon A/C No 70993353 of the University of Moratuwa by using the paying-in-voucher available at the bank and a receipt obtained. Please ensure that “Bachelor of Information Technology” is stated as the Programme name. A copy of the receipt should be sent to the university along with other documents.
In addition, if you have selected the partner organization mode to follow the programme, you are required to pay the lecture fee as per the fee structure of the selected partner organization which will be communicated to you by them. Your registration will be valid only after both payments are made.
University Charges for Lateral Entry Students (HNDIT- SLIATE)
The registration and course fee of the (BIT) external degree is Rs. 120,000 for third (03) year. Payments could be made either in full at the beginning of each academic year (Table 1) or in installments at the beginning of each academic semester (Table 2).
Payment for the rest of the subjects in L2 and L1 will be decided based on the no of credits per the module as listed below.
02 credits – Rs. 2250/=*
03 credits – Rs. 2500/=*
04 credits – Rs. 2750/=*
* Added: In addition to this payment you must make a payment of Rs 1500/= for every module for Continuous Assessment component. At the beginning of the Semester you must pay the appropriate amount based on the subjects you have selected from Semesters 1 to 4.
Registration Fee | Programme Fee | Total | |
Level 3 | Rs. 400 | Rs. 119,600 | Rs. 120,000 |
Table 01: Fee Structure for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) external degree for students paying at the beginning of the Academic Programme.
Registration Fee | Programme Fee | Total | |
Level 3 Semester 1 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 59,800 | Rs. 60,000 |
Level 3 Semester 2 | Rs. 200 | Rs. 59,800 | Rs. 60,000 |
Total fees | Rs.120,000 | ||
Table 02: Fee Structure for the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) external degree for students paying at the beginning of each Semester
The above fees are payable direct to the University of Moratuwa, at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon to the credit of Bank of Ceylon A/C No 70993353 of the University of Moratuwa by using the paying-in-voucher available at the bank and a receipt obtained.Please ensure that “Bachelor of Information Technology” is stated as theProgramme name. A copy of the receipt should be sent to the university along with other documents.
In addition, if you have selected the partner organization mode to follow the programme, you are required to pay the lecture fee as per the fee structure of the selected partner organization which will be communicated to you by them. Your registration will be valid only after both payments are made.
Registration
Regular entry Applicants
Documents required for registration
The below mentioned documents should be submitted to the document verification date given by the COD
- National Identity card or passport
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original G.C.E O/L certificate
- Original G.C.E A/L certificate
- Certificates of any other acceptable qualification in place of A/L
- Appointment letter (only for government officers)
- Documentary evidence to prove the tertiary education
- Original bank slip- Rs 1000.00 (Application fee)
Note : Applicant should bring the originals and one Copy of each document.
Lateral entry Applicants
Documents required for registration
The below mentioned documents should be submitted to the document verification date given by the CODL
- National Identity card or passport
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original G.C.E O/L certificate
- Original G.C.E A/L certificate
- SLIATE HNDIT transcript
- Original bank slip- Rs 2500.00 (Application fee)
Note : Applicant should bring the originals and one Copy of each document.
Examination
The Examinations for course modules conducted during a semester shall be held at the end of the Semester. Each module has two components which consist of Final exam (FA) and Continuous Assessment (CA). Percentages of FA and CA components are unique to each module. Candidates required to pass the CA (continuous Assessment) in order to face the final exams.
Course Module final exams and project work shall be assessed on the basis of set-paper examinations, presentations and reports according to the curricula.
Medium of Instruction
Medium of Examinations is English. If a student writes the answer’s in any other language it will not be marked. Zero marks will be given.
Examination criteria
Bachelor of Information Technology (external) degree has types of examinations : written, online and oral examinations.
- Written exams
Candidates are required to be at the Examination Hall and face the set paper examination. He or she must come at least 15 minutes before the commencement of each paper, but shall not enter the hall until they are requested to do so by the Supervisor. Candidates should answer the paper given time period under the supervision of the exam supervisor and invigilators.
- Online Exams
Candidates are required to do the exam at the computer laboratory in the University of Moratuwa. He or she must come at least 15 minutes before the commencement of each paper, but shall not enter the hall until they are requested to do so by the Supervisor. Candidates should answer the online paper given time period under the supervision of the exam supervisor and invigilators.
- Oral Exams
An examination is conducted by spoken communication . Assessment is the process of gathering information from multiple and diverse sources to understand learner knowledge and skills . The assessment method mainly does during the project work. Examinar can assess the development of communication skills of the student, Authenticity of in person interaction and examiner focus deep understanding and critique of the student.
Exam by law
How to Apply
Instructions to submit the application
- The online Application Form should be filled only in English.
- Full Name must be given as it appears on the Birth Certificate. (If the name in the provided documents are different, an affidavit must be provided at the verification session)
- Fill the Application Giving your Full Name correct
- If your A/Level Results are just released and your resuts are availble online on the Department of Examination wesite, enter your Index Number.
- If you are a previously registerered student at BIT(CODL), mention your previous BIT registration number.
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- Next you must upload all the certificates and the payment receipt.(You must upload the certified copies of the following and on the request and must produce the originals at the verification interview)
- Birth Certificate (both sides)
- Photocopy of the ID Card/details page of Passport (both sides)
- G.C.E. (O/L) Certificate (both sides)
- G.C.E. (A/L) Certificate or Index Number (both sides)
- Z. Score
- Copy of bank slip after paying the application fee Rs 1,000 (Application fee of Rs. 1,000/- should be paid to University of Moratuwa account No. 70993353 at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon)
- Other Academic Certificates (both sid
- If you Save and exit without Final Submission you can use your reference number to update your application later.
- If your application is complete you can do the Final Submission. (an auto generated email will be sent to you with your application reference number to confirm that we have received your application)
- Payment procedure.
- Application Fee of Rs. 1,000/= payable direct to the University of Moratuwa, at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon to the credit of Bank of Ceylon A/C No 70993353 of the University of Moratuwa by using the paying-in-voucher available at the bank and a receipt obtained. Please ensure that “Bachelor of Information Technology” is stated as the Programme name. A copy of the receipt should be sent to the university along with other documents.
- Must be made using either the bank payment or online payment method(Only through a BOC account).