Join IIT to become a British Qualified Expert in IT and Business Management
After completing the GCE Advanced Level examination, you will enter a completely different world than ever before, which is highly competitive. In order to achieve your goals, you need to take mindful decisions regarding your higher education and future career. Use this transition period to start your higher education in a field that you are most interested in and which is in demand in the local and foreign job market without waiting for A/L results. IT and business management are areas that can be described as such. The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), a British higher education institution that specializes in IT and Business Studies for over 3 decades, is a great choice for you. The Head of Marketing at IIT, Mr Ashwaq Ahamed discusses the specialties of IIT.
What things should the students who have sat for the GCE Advanced Level Examination consider while planning their higher education activities?
QStudents must first understand that higher education is not the most competitive exam you have ever faced. You should choose a field of study for your higher education with the intention that you will spend the rest of your life in this field of choice. That is a decision you must make very carefully. It needs guidance from adults, not influence. You can also search the Internet for access to higher education of your choice. All you have to do is choose the most appropriate place to study your chosen subject area. Education is an investment for the future. Therefore, action should be taken to select a higher education institution that is internationally recognized and supports access to the local and foreign job markets to become an expert in the relevant field by obtaining qualifications not limited to a certificate. What is the importance of studying IT and Business Management and what is the demand for it in the modern job market? Information technology is a subject that is evolving day by day.
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management. Over the past 30 years, our The whole world has been paralyzed by the institute has played an outstanding role Covid 19 epidemic over the years, but all in implementing British degree profields of information technology have been grammes in the fields of Information active. There is a shortage of IT graduates Technology and Business Management. in Sri Lanka but it is not difficult for an IT At present, more than 5,000 graduates student to find a job. of IIT around the world and engaged in
Proper management and administration various professions and live comfortable are very important for any successful busi-lives. ness. At present there is a shortage of manpower required for that. What exists today is not the business that existed 10 years ago. There are new business ventures in the world today that are integrated with technology. Opportunities for these businesses can be found in many local and foreign markets.
QWhat is the purpose of starting IIT in Sri Lanka?
Dr. Gamini Wickremasinghe, the Founding Chairman of IIT, established the IIT in 1990 to encourage young people in Sri Lanka to pursue IT and business
Q What are the features of IIT as compared to other institutions of higher learning?
Teaching is done by a team of experts in the field as well as those already in the field, we develop the skills of all our undergraduate students to nurture confidence in any professional field.
Another unique feature of our degree programmes is the compulsory one year job training offered by IIT. Students receive this practical training while studying for a degree. More than 200 multinational and local companies have provided the opportunity to learn about the essential skills needed for a successful career as well as the relevant industry. Through this one year job training you can have 100% confidence in getting a job after graduation.
Q What are the degree programmes introduced for IIT Sri Lankan students?
We offer three degree programmes in Software Engineering, Computer Science at the University of Westminster, England and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at the University of Robert Gordon in the field of Information Technology. We offer honours degree programs in Business Management, Business Information Systems, Business Management, and Business Data Analytics. All these degree programmes include one year of job training with a period of 4 years of study. Depending on the needs of the students, it is possible to complete the first year of the degree in Sri Lanka and go abroad for the remaining academic years. Only students who have passed the Advanced Level under the stream of Mathematics will be admitted for the degree programmes in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Students who have passed A/L in any subject area can join our other degree programmes.
Q In addition to imparting subject knowledge, how does IIT work to enhance students’ creativity?
There are a number of external activities for students at IIT. The annual Stage Craft (Annual Talent Show) showcases students’ aesthetic talents to showcase their creative talents. The Cutting Edge exhibition showcases students’ latest concepts and innovations. We hold the Annual Careers Day at our institute, which gives young graduates the opportunity to receive in-service training at local and foreign companies. In addition, student associations such as the Rotract Club, Toastmasters, IEEE and WIE have been established to develop the skills of IIT students. In addition, IIT students play rugby, basketball, cricket and netball.
Q Finally, what is your message to the students who are facing A / L this time?
Due to our international connections, excellent staff, corporate facilities and high quality higher education, IIT is undoubtedly the best choice for world renowned IT and Business Management degrees. I would like to take this opportunity to invite Sri Lankan students to join IIT immediately to pursue their higher education because the world of the future will call for vocational training. For more information on the course, visit www.iit.ac.lk or you can visit IIT Head Office, No. 57, Ramakrishna Road, Colombo 06.