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The Information Technology sector is acknowledged worldwide as an industry that would outperform other industries over the next decade or more. However, Sri Lanka has failed to capitalize on this booming sector, mainly due to the lack of trained personnel. The Department of Industrial Management of the University of Kelaniya has identified this need and designed a programme, namely Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology to cater to this requirement. This postgraduate programme is primarily designed specifically as a conversion course for graduates desiring to pursue a career in Information Technology who do not have a specialised training in the field. It is of one year duration with lectures held on weekends, which would be supplemented by practical sessions during weekdays. We aim to make them competent enough to face the challenges of the modern Information Technology environment in their professional career.

If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual aspiring to find your future in an attractive senior position in one of the organizations that demands managers and executives who are highly skilled and dynamic in Management and/or Information Technology, we offer a range of postgraduate programmes for you to choose from. These are targeted for those who are already qualified in Science, Engineering, Management and Commerce. There are course options to suit your specific needs.

This Postgraduate Diploma programme in Information Technology is primarily designed to develop any graduate desiring to pursue a career in computer and information technology to a higher level of competence in the field. In the light of the career opportunities that graduates have in many sectors of business and economy, the programme has been designed to impart skills in Computing and Information Technology to those graduates who have only a basic understanding of computing. We aim to make them competent enough to face the challenges of modern Information Technology environment in their professional career.

The programmes conducted by the Department of Industrial Management are conducted by a Faculty of lecturers who are highly qualified in Management and Information Technology locally and overseas. The faculty is supplemented by visiting lecturers of outstanding professional standing and well experienced Senior Lecturers from Universities with reputation for excellence. The programmes are conducted in the English medium and provides a special learning experience through interactive study in teams, in addition to formal lectures, projects, workshops and a choice of credits for research/business project. Classes will be conducted during weekends.

The diploma program in Instructional Technology provides professional training in the theory, methods and techniques of educational technology. It gives teachers, corporate and industrial trainers, media consultants (and others concerned with media selection, audiovisual production, computer-based instruction, the effectiveness of instruction, self instructional systems, and information exchange) an opportunity to acquire competence in the theory and applications of instructional technology. The Ministry of Education recognizes this diploma for purposes of teacher classification for persons possessing a Quebec Teacher’s Certificate and an undergraduate degree.

The objective of the Degree Programme in Business Information Technology is to educate internationally oriented experts for business and software development as well as other positions in the field of information technology, i.e. digital media and IT-support.

The Degree Programme offers a solid competence for different careers in the field of information technology. It is oriented towards software development and software business, with an emphasis on international business skills and entrepreneurship. Career opportunities include positions such as software analyst, software designer, programmer, product manager, IT-support officer, computer systems expert, webmaster and different marketing and customer service assignments in the field of information technology.

The curriculum includes studies in software development, programming, digital media, network, web and mobile technologies as well as international business skills. Aspects of developing software products are emphasised in the curriculum. Teamwork and problem-solving in a multicultural learning environment are used as methods of instruction. Practical training, Bachelor’s thesis and projects are carried out in co-operation with companies and organisations. Students are encouraged to take part in international student exchange.

Like all our bachelor degrees at INHolland University, this four-year Information Technology programme is based on the major/minor model. This means the programme consists of a major, a specialisation minor and a differentiation minor. The major is core to the bachelor programme, the specialisation subjects are specific to the Information Technology programme, and the differentiation minor allows you to tailor the programme to match your personal interests and ambitions. You can select courses related to your specialisation minor, or you can follow courses from another educational programme.

At INHolland University, we believe in competence-based education. Therefore, in addition to attending lectures and classes, you also do practical (lab) work. This practical work can be performed individually or in a small (multicultural) group. You are assessed throughout your studies and this is based on a mix of exam only assessments, practical work only assessments or a combination of both. The lecturer will give you a detailed description of assessments at the beginning of the programme.

Admission
An applicant should have completed a university level Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field before applying. Appropriate fields include telecommunication, computer science, production automation, and electrical engineering. Applicants also need to provide an English language certificate.

Applicants are expected to have competences and skills in the following subject areas: mathematics (integral transforms, algebra), physics, programming, electronics, and telecommunications. Competence and skills in the following subject areas are considered an asset: telecommunication systems, embedded systems, control technology, digital signal processing, operating systems, and analysis and design of human computer interaction.

International Master’s Programme in Telecommunication Engineering is targeted at both Finnish and international applicants. The application period is 1 January - 28 February annually. For a detailed list of application requirements, please see section Admissions.

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IT is invaluable for organizations. The increasingly complex business climate requires IT to optimize the operations of an enterprise. IT-systems are used for accounting, warehousing, time management and process automation in manufacturing. The development, acquisition and deployment of advanced IT-systems are performed in projects. Therefore, solid knowledge in project management is required for success. Competence in the area of project planning and leadership is necessary to efficiently carry out the tasks within the project. To further streamline and coordinate essential functions in an organization, the IT-systems are integrated into an enterprise system.

Today’s complex organizations require employees who are able to blend managerial skills with competence in advanced computer technologies. A degree in management information systems (MIS) prepares students for this work environment.

MIS graduates are not merely computer-literate business majors. MIS graduates have a broad understanding of how computers can support the decision-making and information requirements of an organization.

Common minors/certificate programs pursued:
Computer information systems minor
Business communication minor
Training and development in business certificate

Suggested certificates, minors and skills
Computer information systems minor
Math minor
Communications studies minor

Requirement of MRes Computer and Information Security at University of Plymouth

Entry requirements
A good first degree in computing or a computing-related discipline. Professional experience will also be considered. Entry to the MRes is via initial entry to the MSc.

Extended Entry requirements
A lower degree classification may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate a significant level experience in the security area, with competence in computer programming. Professional experience may also be taken into consideration.

MRes admission is via initial entry to MSc, requiring the student to pass the first 60 taught credits with high scores and also pass an interview.

This programme is designed to provide a sound grounding in the principles and practice of information and knowledge management. It will also allow both recently-qualified graduates and others with work experience to obtain and develop competence in the use of a range of skills, much needed by employers.

Careers and Further Study
Can lead onto jobs such as information and/or knowledge managers in the public and private sector, management consultants, research analysts, or information managers.

Scholarships and Sponsorships
The AHRC Professional Preparation Master’s Scheme (PPM) is available on a competitive basis to eligible candidates from the UK and EU member states. The Department also offers a limited number of scholarships to UK/EU students with outstanding academic track records and to international candidates who can demonstrate substantial contribution to the profession.