Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT)

What you'll study

The curriculum builds a strategic IT–business foundation in year one and advances to governance, project management and a consultancy-focused thesis in year two. Core topics include information planning, information literacy, analytics, security and enterprise technologies, with research and emerging topics in the later stage.

• Semester 1 modules: IT5010 Advanced Learning and Study Skills (2 credits); IE5013 Business Process Management (3); IE5023 IT for Strategic Planning (3); IE5032 Information Security Risk Management and Audit (3); elective IT5050 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing (3).
• Semester 2 modules: IT5120 Data Analytics (3); IE5083 Enterprise Application and Relationship Management (3); IE5073 Business Forecasting (4); IT5090 Research Methodology (3); electives IE5031 Organizational Behavior (4) or IE5063 Social Computing (3).

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold one of the following: a 4-year BSc honours in Information Management or related field; a 3-year BSc with at least one year of relevant post-qualifying professional experience; a 4-year honours degree with at least one year of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent 4-year qualification and/or professional-body academic-route membership with a minimum of two years' relevant professional experience. Admissions decisions allow for acceptability as determined by the institute.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates for roles that connect IT with organisational strategy. Typical positions cited include IT Manager, Business Analyst, IT Consultant and Project Manager across multiple industries; the curriculum emphasises producing graduates capable of developing and executing IT strategic plans and providing consultancy-focused leadership.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not specify scholarships. Prospective students should contact SLIIT admissions or the Faculty of Graduate Studies to inquire about available scholarships, employer sponsorship, instalment options or other funding support.