Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIT)

What you'll study

The course builds core enterprise software capabilities in year one and advances to cloud, analytics and a research project in year two. Core topics and taught modules include:

• IT5010 Advanced Learning and Study Skills (2 credits)
• SE5060 Enterprise Software Analysis and Design (3 credits)
• SE5070 Enterprise Mobility (4 credits)
• SE5080 Enterprise Software Architecture (4 credits)
• Electives such as IT5080 DevOps (4 credits) and IT5070 Internet of Things (4 credits)
• IT5090 Research Methodology (3 credits)
• SE5090 Distributed Computing (4 credits)
• SE5100 Rapid Application Development (3 credits)
• Electives such as IT5100 Artificial Intelligence (4 credits) and IT5020 Advanced Database Technologies (3 credits)

Programmatic focus areas stated by the school include enterprise systems development, software engineering, system integration, database management and business process automation.

Entry requirements

• Bachelor of Science honours degree (4 years) in Software Engineering or a relevant computing degree from a recognised institution;
• Bachelor of Science degree (3 years) in Software Engineering or a relevant computing degree plus a minimum of one year of post-qualifying professional experience in a relevant field, as acceptable to the Institute;
• Bachelor’s honours degree (4 years) with adequate computing modules plus at least one year of relevant post-qualifying professional experience, as acceptable to the Institute;
• Or a recognised qualification equivalent to an honours degree (4 years) and/or membership via an academic route from a professional computing body with a minimum of two years of relevant professional experience, as acceptable to the Institute.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for technical and leadership roles in organisations that deploy enterprise software. Typical roles listed by SLIIT include:

• Enterprise Application Developer
• Software Engineer
• IT Project Manager
• Systems Architect
• Business Analyst
• Database Administrator
• IT Consultant

These positions exist across sectors such as IT consulting, finance, healthcare and manufacturing.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page does not specify scholarships or fees. Prospective applicants should contact SLIIT admissions or the Faculty of Graduate Studies for current information on tuition, scholarships, employer sponsorship and other funding options.