Diploma in Information Technology Fifth Intake 2020

ICT Center of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya has initiated several IT related courses in the view of educating the general public of the surroundings by utilizing its human resources and modern infrastructure.

According to the big demand, availability of knowledgeable resource personnel and modern computer laboratories, the ICT Center of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya intends to launch “Diploma in Information Technology” that leads to envisage Higher Diploma in Information Technology. Applicants who successfully complete 12 month taught courses and project work are eligible to receive the Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

Upon completion of DIT, aspirants will be able to

Develop a firm grounding in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
Equipped for faster, more effective computer work in the office or at home.
Select an appropriate ICT related field for further studies.
Use ICT tools with due respect to ethical and social norms
Promote career prospects.

Minimum Requirements to Apply for the Course;

Educational Qualifications; Passed the G.C.E. (O/L) examination with English and Mathematics or Certificate in Computer Applications & Skills Or

Qualifications other than those listed above may be acceptable case by case to the Board of Study & the Senate. On acceptance of the Board of Study, a person shall forthwith register as a DIT of the University upon payment of prescribed registration and other fees.

Age Limit: 18 – 55 Years.

Course Outline;

Duration of the Course – 12 months–weekends
Number of Contact Hours – 6 hrs. x 49 weeks = 294 hrs. (Maximum)
Venue – ICT Center, Kuliyapitiya Premises, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Selection Criterion; A selection test and an interview will be held to select suitable applicants.

(49 weeks– On Sundays from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.) Classes will not be held on public holidays.

Teaching Panel;

Dr. V.G. Tharinda Nishantha Vidanagama – Director

B.Sc. (Hons) Computer Science with First Class Honors (Peradeniya),

M.Sc., D.Sc. Global Information & Telecommunication Studies (Waseda University, Japan)

Mr. H Akila Jayasanka – Course Coordinator

B.Sc. (Special) in ICT (RUSL), Reading for MPhil,

Mr.A.C. Abdulwahaab

B.Sc. (Wayamba.), Pg. Dip in IT,Reading for M.Sc

Mr. H.M.A.K. Bogoda

B.Sc (Special) Peradeniya

Subjects;

Concepts of IT
Office Applications
Database Management
Information Systems
Internet, email and Internet Communication
Ecommerce Application
Computer Security essential, Ethics and Computer Management
Web Development
Computer Networking
Introduction to Programming
Rapid Application Development using VB.Net
Project Analysis & Design
Software Project Development
1. Introduction to Project Proposal Writing and Report writing
2. Project Development & Supervision
3. Final Project Presentation & Evaluation

Contacts;

Name	Position	Telephone	Email
Dr. V.G.T.N Vidanagama	Director	0711942467	[email protected]
Mr. Akila Jayasanka	Coordinator	0770161692	[email protected]
Mrs. Linushi Herath	Secretory	0372284528	[email protected]