Bit Colombo (UCSC) at Aurora Computer Studies

Bachelor of Information Technology(BIT – UCSC)

at Aurora Computer Studies

Compiled By

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

www.auroracs.lk

Why IT?

Hunting EraAgricultural

EraIndustrial

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Era

• We are now living in Information era

• More and more work is done by Information Systems

• IT professionals have the highest demand in the world

• All other professionals also need IT background knowledge to be successful

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

www.auroracs.lkAurora Computer Studies

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

Colombo

• The most established university external IT 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 forMathematics and English

OR

(B) Passes in GCE (O/L) with 3 credits including credits forMathematics and EnglishAND Pass in FIT–UCSC (Theory components)

OR

(C) Any other qualification accepted by UCSC and pass e-Selection test


Entry requirements (cont.)

Note:

• Students who have done A/L in 2017 August and

pending results may also apply provided they

confirm passing at the release of A/L results

• All the students with required O/L and A/L

qualifications are registered.

• Only those apply under criteria 3 (special

provisions) need to face the e-test to qualify.


Performance statistics Academic year Year 1

(Diploma)

Year 2(Higher Diploma)

Year 3(Degree)

2012/13 618 305 194

2013/14 523 339 225

2014/15 379 227 262

Ref: http://bit.lk/handbook

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

http://bit.lk/handbook

What does BIT make you?

Aurora Computer Studies www.auroracs.lk

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


Knowledgeable

• Software development process

• Technical aspectso Programming

oDatabases

oWeb development

• Business related

• Mathematical concepts

Intelligent

• Logical / Critical thinking

• Ability to abstract concepts

• Imagination

• Creativity

• Problem solving

• Self-awareness

• etc..

Professional

• Competencyo 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

• Integrityo Honest and respect legal & ethical aspects even in difficult

conditions

T-shaped skilled professionals


Who should choose BIT degree?

• 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

• You enjoy hands on work (web development, programming etc..) with computer.


Characteristics that you should possess

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

• 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


Nature of subjects in BIT

• Theoretical or conceptual subjectso Examples:

• System analysis & design

• Practical/technical subjectso 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



• 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



• 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 experienceo Study with passion

o Pass exams with minimum effort through brain friendly techniques

o Step into exciting career in IT


BIT@Aurora study strategy

Aurora Computer Studies

Aurora Study Model

• Plan -> Organize -> Do

• Relevant + Simple + Short + Clear

• What? -> Why? -> How?

• Analyze -> Synthesis -> Application

• ↓Memorize -> ↑Understand => ↑ Happy

• Study smart is better than study hard


BIT@Aurora - model

High quality printed study notes

Aurora VLE

BIT@AuroraSocial 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

• More information ato www.auroracs.lk/bit


http://www.auroracs.lk/bit

Career paths for BIT graduates

Aurora Computer Studies

Further information• bit.lk

• auroracs.lk/bit

• auroracs.lk/vle

• auroracs.lk/bitfaq

• facebook.com/groups/BIT.Aurora


Contact Information

Premier 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]

Web - www.auroracs.lk/bit


mailto:[email protected]

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