MSc Information Technology
Requirements:
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) from a recognized university. Applicants may be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course.
Description:
The course is a generalist computing master’s programme that has been specifically designed for non-computing graduates who have an intention of entering the IT industry, as well as for graduates who have limited computing knowledge to gain cutting edge knowledge and skills, specializing in data science, web & mobile, cyber security and e-learning.
“Your pathway to the global IT industry”
A key aim of the course is to ensure that graduates have employment prospects in the IT industry. This has been achieved by embedding essential employability skills within the course, thus ensuring graduates are fully equipped to pursue a career and/or progress as professionals in the IT industry.
All students will take the core modules, which are designed especially to introduce essential knowledge required in the field of Information Technology. Students will also have the flexibility to choose two optional modules from a variety of modules, which covers areas such as web & mobile development, cyber security, data science and e-learning concepts. By completing all the modules with the MSc project, essential knowledge and practical experience of applying analysis, design principles, software development testing and critical review will be acquired to compete within the industry.
Associated Careers
Mobile application programmer
Software developer
Software designer
Software engineer
Developer
Programmer
Data scientist
Big Data engineer
Business analyst
IT Executive
IT manager
Performance engineer
Technical analyst
Technical consultant
Lecturer/ICT educator/ ICT trainer
Web application programmer Web
Course Modules
Core Modules
Object Oriented Programming
Data Structures and Algorithms
Software Development Environments
Data Repositories Principles and Tools
Advanced Software Design
Software Development Project
Optional Modules
Web & Mobile Pathway
Web Application Development
Mobile Application Development
Cyber Security Pathway
Cyber Security Threats and Countermeasures
Network Security
Data Science Pathway
Data Visualisation and Dashboarding
Big Data Theory and Practice
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
E-Learning Pathway
E-Learning Concepts & Applications
Cyber security consultant IT project analyst
Assignment Overview
The delivery of the course’s taught modules involves using lectures, tutorials, workshops and seminars. Assessments will be carried out in the form of ICTs, exams and practical coursework.
Address : 57, Ramakrishna Road, Colombo 06, Sri Lanka.
Phone : 766760760
Email : info@iit.ac.lk
Website : https://www.iit.ac.lk
Available:
Informatics Institute of Technology
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Stream: Computer Science & IT
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Level: Honours Bachelor Degree