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Department of computer science
University of RuhunaFaculty of Science
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES
• Information technology is related to studying, designing and developing information related to computers.
• This field is growing at a very fast pace over the last few years and according to successful and well-known people in the IT sector, this growth is expected to remain stable.
• Due to the robust growth, millions of jobs have been created in this field.
• However, it is very essential for us to understand what the importance of information technology is.
The Evolution of Information Technology and Computer Technology
Careers in Information Technology
World wide demand
• Shortage of IT professional in the western countries and special Visa programs to attract IT professionals as permanent residence
• The demand for IT products and services is expected to reach approximately US$3 trillion by 2008.
Local Demand• Shortage of IT professionals in local IT industry
Great Financial rewards• Pay well for even the entry level jobs (Rs. 25,000 –
1,00,000)
Career advancement and self developmentMost local IT companies work with international clients and IT professional get exposure
How do you get started in IT? Entry Jobs
• If you have basic skill you can start as web designer or any other and build your skills
Certificate, Diploma Programs and Vocational Training• Recognized Diploma & Certificates
IT Degree
• IT Degree – National Universities (Free Education)• IT Degree – Private Colleges• IT Degree – SLIIT (Government own)• IT Degree – External Degrees
• University of Colombo BIT• University of Moratuwa BIT
• Open University• Courses are conducted in distance learning modezForeign
• Degrees• India, Australia, UK & USA• Lots of money go out of the country
Education Paths for Information Technology Education
Vocational Training & Apprentice Training Programs
Grade 1-11
G.C.E O’ Level
Grade 12-13
G.C.E A’ Level
Free Undergraduate Education in Public Universities
Post Degree Education
Degree
Undergraduate EducationIn Foreign Universities
Foreign Degree
Undergraduate EducationIn Private Institutes
Degree
External Degree Program In Public Universities
External Degree
Diploma & Certificate Programs In Government Institutions
Higher Diploma/National Diploma
Diploma & Certificate Programs
In Private Institution
Demand for new IT Professionals VS Supply of Graduates
• Software Engineering• Computer Architechture• Hardware Engineering• Networking• Multimedia• Web developing• Robotics• Artificial Intelligence
JOB OPPTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN IT
Software Engineering
Computer Modeing
Hardware Engineering
Networking
Multimedia
Graphics
Vedio Editing
3d Animtion
Web developing
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Useful links, try them
• http://www.howstuffworks.com/• http://employees.oneonta.edu/viningwj/sims/• http://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/• http://www.w3schools.com/• https://www.google.com/maps/
THANK YOU!