Study BIT-UCSC @ Aurora Computer Studies

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT – UCSC)

at Aurora Computer StudiesCompiled By

Nalaka Gamage (BSc(Eng.), MSc(IT))

www.auroracs.lk

Overview of BIT degree

• Nature o Academic/Degree

• Offered byo University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)

• Durationo 3 years

• Levels / Semesters o 3 levels / 6 semesters

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Why BIT – UCSC ?• A bachelor degree offered by University of

Colombo• The most established BIT degree in Sri Lanka• International & national recognition• High standard, comprehensive & up-to-date

syllabus• Flexible semester based structure• Well supported by e-learning through BIT-

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)• Affordable university course fees


The Path


Entry requirements(A) GCE (A/L) 3 passes in any subject stream (in one

sitting) AND Pass GCE (O/L) with 3 credits including credits for

Mathematics and English

OR(B) Passes in GCE (O/L) with 3 credits including credits

for Mathematics and English AND Pass in FIT–UCSC (Theory components)

OR(C) Any other qualification accepted by UCSC


Performance statistics Year 1(Diploma)

Year 2(Higher Diploma)

Year 3(Degree)

# of registrations for 2013/14

2379 933 554

# of awardees (pass) for 2013/14

611 305 194

Ref: http://bit.lk/handbook

Note: These statistics are for all the students and not for only students studying BIT @ Aurora.

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What does BIT make you?

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Knowledgeable• Software development process• Technical aspects

o ProgrammingoDatabasesoWeb development

• Business related • Mathematical concepts

Intelligent• Logical / Critical thinking• Ability to abstract concepts• Imagination• Creativity• Problem solving• Self-awareness• Adaptivity• etc..

Professional• Competency

o You are knowledgeable & Skilled in your professional area

• Accountabilityo You take responsibility of your professional conduct

• Respecto Duly respect your co-workers, customers, etc.. and their

differences • Lawful & Ethical• Integrity

o Honest and respect legal & ethical aspects even in difficult conditions

T-shaped skilled professionals


What does BIT make you? (cont.)

• In depth knowledge in IT and related fields including business & mathematics

• Gives you skills in broad spectrum of areas including software & web development, database management, networking, multimedia etc..

• System analysis, design & Programming together with mathematics make you intelligent & critical thinker

• Study professional practices including legal & ethical aspects in IT related careers


Who should choose BIT degree?

• You have passion for IT and related technologies like web development, programming & networking

• You like to be a professional in IT or IT related field

• You want to build business (entrepreneur) using IT & internet related technologies

• You want to be a professional (in any field), & you think that IT knowledge is going to help you


Characteristics that you should possess

• You like to solve problems and enjoy build systems (Software, web sites etc..)

• You have a good analytical and logical thinking capabilities

• You like to face challenges• You want to be a multi capable

professional.


Nature of subjects in BIT

• Theoretical or conceptual subjectso Examples:

• System analysis & design• Practical/technical subjects

o Examples:• Programming• Databases• Networking


Nature of subjects in BIT (cont..)

• Business related subjectso Examples:

• Business Management• E-Business• Entrepreneurship

• Mathematics


Detailed Syllabus


Semester 1 (Year 1)GPA• IT1105 – Information Systems & Technology• IT1205 – Computer Systems I• IT1305 – Web Application Development I

Non-GPA• EN1101 - Communication Skills • EN1201 - Introductory Mathematics • EN1301- Personal Computing


Semester 2 (Year 1)GPA• IT2105 - Mathematics for Computing

I• IT2205 - Programming I• IT2305 - Database Systems I• IT2405 - Systems Analysis & Design


Semester 3 (Year 2)GPA• IT3105 - Object Oriented Analysis &

Design• IT3205 - Software Engineering I• IT3305 - Mathematics for Computing II• IT3405 - User Interface Design • IT3505 - Web Application Development

II


Semester 4 (Year 2)GPA• IT4105 - Programming II• IT4205 - IT Project Management• IT4305 - Rapid Software Development • IT4405 - Data Communications &

Network


Semester 5 (Year 3)GPA• IT5105 - Professional Issues in IT• IT5205 - Information Systems Security• IT5305 - Computer Systems II• IT5405 - Fundamentals of Multimedia • IT610/IT6605 - Software Development

Project / Industrial Placement Non GPA• EN5101 - Fundamentals of Management


Semester 6 (Year 3)GPA• IT6205 - Systems & Network Administration• IT6305 - Database Systems II• IT6405 - e-Business Application• IT6505 - Middleware Architecture • IT610/IT6605 - Software Development Project /

Industrial Placement (continues from semester 5))

Non GPA• EN6101 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship


Why BIT @ Aurora?• Highest quality study experience is guaranteed • Brain friendly supporting materials provided• Innovative e-learning support through Aurora

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)• Not just passing exams, but help building technical

and professional skills throughout the course• Professional and friendly learning experience

o Study with passiono Pass exams with minimum effort through brain friendly

techniqueso Step into exciting career in IT


BIT@Aurora study strategy

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BIT@Aurora - model

High quality printed study notes

Aurora VLE

BIT@Aurora Social media group

InteractiveLecture sessions


UCSC course fees (total)


Aurora class fees• Rs 20 000/= per semester• Flexible installments payments available• 25% Discounts for full payments• 25% Discounts for group registration of two

or more students


Career paths for BIT graduates

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Further information• bit.lk• auroracs.lk/bit• auroracs.lk/vle• auroracs.lk/bitfaq• facebook.com/groups/BIT.Aurora


Contact InformationPremier Study CenterAurora Computer Studies,Summerset College,# 135, 3rd Floor, DFCC Building,High Level Road,Maharagama.

City Study CenterAurora Computer Studies,Summerset College,# 88/2, 2nd Floor, BOC Building,High Level Road,Kirulapone, Colombo 06

For further details and enquiries :Call - 0719 842030 E-mail – [email protected] - www.auroracs.lk/bit


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Study BIT-UCSC @ Aurora Computer Studies