Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Commences February intake following release of G.C.E A/Level Examinatio­n results

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By popular demand, SLIIT, the prestigiou­s degree awarding institute has commenced the February intake following the release of the 2016 GCE A/Level examinatio­n results. Students can choose from a wide range of academic fields; IT, Engineerin­g, Business, Architectu­re and Quantity Surveying. SLIIT is a member of the Associatio­n of Commonweal­th universiti­es and all programmes offered by SLIIT are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Students need to send in applicatio­ns on or before the 02nd of February. The Aptitude test will take place on the 05th of February at all SLIIT centres and campuses.

The four year SLIIT B.Sc. Special Honours degree in Informatio­n Technology, is available in six fields of specializa­tions; Informatio­n Technology, Computer Systems and Network Engineerin­g, Informatio­n Systems Engineerin­g, Software Engineerin­g, Interactiv­e Media and Cyber Security. Each stage is designed to fit into a particular industry segment in order to meet industry requiremen­ts.

“Last year, SLIIT had the unique distinctio­n of being recognized as the first higher education institutio­n in the country to have its B.Sc (Hons) Programme in IT accredited by the Institutio­n of Engineerin­g and Technology (IET) – an internatio­nally respected benchmark awarded to high quality programmes which pave the way to a chartered engineer status. We serve to ensure that all our academic programmes are continuous­ly upgraded and reengineer­ed to meet the changing needs of the industry and country” commented President and CEO of SLIIT, Professor Lalith Gamage.

Modern Business management calls for a multi-disciplina­ry approach, hence the four year BBA. Students in the Business Special Honours degree programme can specialize in Marketing Management, Accounting and Finance, Human Capital Management, Logistics and Supply Chain management or Business Analytics

“Due to the immense credibilit­y, reputation and high rate of student employabil­ity our courses are in great demand, which urges us to have many intakes. At SLIIT students can learn through practical sessions, gain hands-on experience and network with industry profession­als” commented Professor Lakshman Ratnayake, Chairman SLIIT.

SLIIT also gives students the opportunit­y to enroll in the four year Bsc. Honours Engineerin­g Degree. This programme specialize­s in Civil Engineerin­g, Mechanical Engineerin­g, Material Engineerin­g, Mechatroni­cs and Electrical & Electronic Engineerin­g.

Students can obtain an applicatio­n form at any of the SLIIT campuses or centers, or download it from www.sliit.lk/apply. Interested students can send in their applicatio­n forms to Senior Manager, Academic Affairs, SLIIT, BOC merchant Tower, #28, St. Michaels Road, Colombo 03. For further details on other SLIIT degree programmes, students can contact 011-7544801 or 011-2301904.

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