Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Horizon Campus signs MoU with the University of Moratuwa

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Horizon Campus recently signed an MoU with the University of Moratuwa to offer the Bachelor of Informatio­n Technology (BIT) offered by the UoM at its regional centres in Kandy, Kurunegala, Kalutara & Matara. The other four regional centers namely in Negambo, Anuradhapu­ra, Rathnapura & Badulla have also been reviewed by the University of Moratuwa and is to get approval shortly.

The MoU was signed by the Vice Chancellor of UoM, Prof. K. K. C. K. Perera & the Chairman of Horizon campus, Mr. Upul Daranagama.

The aim of this MoU is to build scientific and technical knowledge of students in these regions and equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to enable them to compete successful­ly in the fast evolving and dynamic IT industry and build successful careers.

Mr. Upul Daranagama said.” I am very happy to sign this agreement and look forward to work closely with University of Moratuwa to provide students to chance study for this comprehens­ive IT degree that will give them a host of opportunit­ies in the field of IT. I am confident that this will benefit many talented students across the country “.

The event was attended by the staff of the faculty of IT & CODL, UoM and staff of Horizon Campus.

Horizon Campus was establishe­d in the year 2009 with the vision to impart quality education for all students across the country. Horizon Campus currently provides higher education opportunit­ies in IT at affordable rates for a large segment of youth from all walks of life. They offer Bachelor of Science Honours in Informatio­n Technology & Bachelor of Informatio­n Technology Honours in Networking and Mobile Computing degree programs through their wellequipp­ed IT labs, backed by a well experience­d lecturer panel.

This MOU signifies yet another initiative of Horizon campus to reach out and offer IT education and career opportunit­ies for talented youth in all the regions of the country.

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