The Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology degree is initiated at the Faculty of Technology realizing the importance of the degree program. The curriculum of the degree program has been developed in line with the UGC instruction. UGC has mentioned Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) as the ICT Degree Program Accreditation body. This degree program is designed based on the “Degree Specialization and Course Module” Guidelines of CSSL with the vision of fulfilling the gap between the industrial requirements and the competencies of graduates with more focus on applications of modern technologies in Information and Communication Technology.

The department strives to produce well-rounded graduates with a greater competing potential in the IT industry as engineers, managers, administrators, entrepreneurs and technical level workers. The prospective graduates could cope with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) that rely on smart technology. The department possess highly qualified academics in conjunction with well-equipped laboratory facilities to cater the undergraduates with the theoretical as well as practical knowledge of the emerging sophisticated technologies.

Specialization (In place of Subjects)

Students may specialize in a field with strong commitment to a particular division of study in ICT from third year onwards and it allows a student to pursue an in-depth study.The Department of ICT offers the following two fields of specialization currently.

Network and Security Technology (NST)

1. ♦ Produce high quality computer networking and information security specialists, with the appropriate academic knowledge and complementary professional and personal skills for a successful career in research and development (R&D), industry, or other commercial enterprises;
2. ♦ Develop a fundamental knowledge of networking and information security principles with the computing skills and the ability to apply this knowledge in the solution of realistic problems;
3. ♦ Develop a strong grasp of theory, practice and application in computer networks, security and related technologies;
4. ♦ Develop the ability of students to exercising original thought and judgment;
5. ♦ Develop competence in experimental, analytical, and computer-based modeling techniques in relation to network or security analysis, design, and problem solving;
6. ♦ Develop knowledge of current issues presently involved in effectively performing duties as a Networking professional in an ethical and professional manner, with special consideration of social, environmental, economic, and commercial aspects;

Software Technologies (SWT)

1. ♦ Produce high quality application developers, with the specialist academic knowledge and complementary professional with personal skills for a successful career in research and development, industry, or other commercial application development related enterprises;
2. ♦ Develop knowledge in application development principles with the underpinning ICT principles and the ability to apply this knowledge in the development of realistic software systems in at least one application domain;
3. ♦ Develop innovative and creative applications (including analysis, design, construction, maintenance, quality assurance, and project management) using the appropriate theory, principles, tools and processes;
4. ♦ Develop the ability of students to exercising original thought and judgment;
5. ♦ Provide the opportunity to embrace lifelong learning and exhibit the knowledge, skills, and attitude for adapting to new environments and technologies;

The department aims to start the following specialization in the upcoming years.

1. Multimedia and Gaming Technologies
2. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Technologies