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Diploma in IT
About
The Diploma in Information Technology offered by the Department of Information and Communication Technology of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura is focusing to provide career focused professional qualification featuring industry referenced knowledge and skills to cater the prime essentials of highly skilled human capacity and provide a pathway for individuals’ needs for pursuing higher education.
The diploma graduates will be knowledgeable and competent in the discourse and practice IT disciplines in providing innovative IT solutions by proposing alternative forms of policy implications.
Diploma in IT
At a glance
Name
Diploma in Information Technology
Duration
1 Year (2 Semesters)
Medium
English/Sinhala
Number of Credits
30 Credits. 15 Credits per semester.
Mode of Teaching
On-site/ Online
Cost
Rs. 65,000
Diploma in IT
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOS)
- Understand basic concepts, processes, tools and techniques in the Information Technology domain to deliver effective solutions in workplace
- Demonstrate theories, principles and techniques to solve communication issues in the IT domain.
- Analyze the real-world requirements based on theories and professional computing techniques in workplace
- Justify the choice of development methods, design processes, techniques and practices for innovative solution.
- Develop and communicate an efficient solution for a real-world problem in accordance with tools and technologies of the IT domain.
Diploma in IT
For Whom
This diploma is for
- Government and Semi- Government Sector employees such as;
- Executives
- Middle Management
- Management Assistants
- Field Officers
- Private Sector and Non-Governmental Organization employees
- Researchers and Research Assistants
- External Degree Candidates
- Undergraduates
Diploma in IT
Entry Qualifications
General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) or an equivalent qualification.
Or
General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with a minimum of 6 subjects in a single attempt with 4 credits and certified work experience with a minimum period of three years in any field.
Or
Successful completion of SLQF Level 2 or NVQF 3/4 in any field.
Diploma in IT
Why this?
- To get a sound understanding about IT concepts and tools and thereby equip analytical knowledge, techniques and skills for apply them appropriately by identifying the need of IT in new developments.
- To develop analytical skills and knowledge needed for the external undergraduates.
Diploma in IT
What You will Learn
Semester 1
Code: DIT 1110
Course Name: Fundamentals of Information and Communication Technology
Code: DIT 1120
Course Name: Office Applications for Workplace
Code: DIT 1130
Course Name: Fundamentals of E-commerce
Code: DIT 1140
Course Name: Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting
Code: DIT 1150
Course Name: Computer Graphics and Multimedia
Semester 2
Code: DIT 1210
Course Name: Mathematics for Computing
Code: DIT 1220
Course Name: Fundamentals of Computer Networking
Code: DIT 1230
Course Name: Web Design and Development
Code: DIT 1240
Course Name: Managing Information with Database
Code: DIT 1250
Course Name: Programming in Python
Code: DIT 1260
Course Name: Project
Diploma in IT
Teaching Panel
Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda
Prof. B.W.R. Damayanthi
Mr. Saman Abeywickrama
Mr. Samitha Nanayakkara
Mrs. Pasangi Perera
Miss. Maheesha Dhashantha
Mr. Lahiru Siriwardana
Mr. Changa Korala
Diploma in IT
How to Apply
In the Application form, you will find all the relevant information about the application procedure. Please read them carefully and fill the form.
Additionally to what have been instructed in the application form, you must fill the below Google form as well.