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BSc (Hons) in IT-Cyber Security

The course is designed for students who wish to gain an accelerated early career in cyber/information security. It will prepare you for a successful career in the various roles directly and indirectly connected to the world of computer, network and information security.

BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

Cyber Security

The course is designed for students who wish to gain an accelerated early career in cyber/information security. It will prepare you for a successful career in the various roles directly and indirectly connected to the world of computer, network and information security.

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Programme Structure

Previous Curriculum

Semester 1
IT1120 Introduction to Programming 4
IE1030 Data Communication Networks 4
IT1130 Mathematics for Computing 4
IT1140 Fundamentals of Computing 4
Semester 2
IT1160 Discrete Mathematics 4
IT1170 Data Structures and Algorithms 4
SE1010 Software Engineering 4
IT1150 Technical Writing 4
Semester 1
IT2120 Probability and Statistics 4
SE2010 Object Oriented Programming 4
IT2130 Operating Systems & System Administration 4
IT2140 Database Design and Development 4
Semester 2
IT2011 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 4
IE2092 Introduction to Cyber Security 4
IE2102 Network Programming 4
IT2160 Professional Skills 4
Semester 1
IT3120 Industry Economics & Management 4
IE3122 Network Security 4
IE3132 Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing 4
IE3142 DevOps Security 4
Semester 2
IT3190 Industry Training 4
IE3152 Cryptography 4
IE3162 Ethical Hacking & Cyber Ops 4
IT3160 Research Methods 4
Semester 1
IT4200 Research Project - I 4
IE4102 Governance, Risk Management & Compliance 4
IE4112 Data & Systems Security 4
IE4122 Secure Software Engineering 4
IE4132 Cyber Law & Ethics 4
Semester 2
IE4200 Research Project - II 6
IE4142 Digital Forensics 4
IE4152 Virtualization & Cloud Security 4
IE4130 Internet of Things 4

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Entry requirements
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COURSE FEE
Course Summery

Local A/Ls : Minimum of 3 “S” passes in the Physical Sciences stream or Engineering Technology stream in one and the same sitting for A/Ls or an equivalent qualification. OR Minimum of 3 “S” passes in any stream (other than Physical Science/ Engineering Technology streams) in one and the same sitting at the GCE A/L Examination AND a “C” pass for O/L Mathematics AND completing the IT Bridging Program conducted by SLIIT.

Applicants who have followed Information & Communication Technology as a main subject for A/Ls AND obtained a “C” pass for O/L Mathematics will be exempted from the IT Bridging Program.

Cambridge/Edexcel A/Ls : Minimum of 3 “D” passes in subjects related to Mathematics in one and the same sitting for A/L’s. OR Minimum of 3 “D” passes in any other subjects (other than Mathematics related subjects) in one and the same sitting at the GCE A/L Examination AND a “C” pass for O/L Mathematics AND completing the IT Bridging Program conducted by SLIIT.

Applicants who have followed Information Technology/Computer Science as a main subject for A/Ls AND obtained a "C" pass for O/L Mathematics will be exempted from the IT Bridging Program.

To be eligible to follow Cyber Security Specialisation, students must meet the minimum GPA requirement specified by the faculty at the end of the 2nd Year 1st Semester. Applicants should also pass the Aptitude Test conducted by SLIIT.

  • Security Analyst
  • Security Engineer
  • Security Architect
  • Architect-Security
  • Forensics Investigator
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Information Assurance Engineer
  • IT Auditor
  • Security Administrator
  • Penetration and Vulnerability Tester
  • Secure Software Developer
  • Incident Responder

The fee is presently Rs 340,000(till year 2 Sem: 1), 350,000 (from year 2 sem: 2). Fees for any subsequent semester should be paid prior to the commencement of each semester. This all inclusive fee is charged to cover lectures, tutorials and examinations and access to computer laboratory facilities and library.

The fees should be credited to, Account No 1630552 of the Bank of Ceylon in favour of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, at the Bank of Ceylon Kollupitiya Branch located at the first floor of the BoC Merchant Tower Building or at any branch of the Bank of Ceylon; or to Account No 00 399 0000033 of the Sampath Bank at any branch of Sampath Bank. Normally, fees paid will not be refunded. However, requests for refund of fees may be considered if made before expiry of one week from the date of commencement of lectures for each semester. The date of commencement of lectures for the new applicants will be the date of commencement of lectures of the Orientation Programme. The refund, if made will be subject to a deduction of ten percent of the fee paid

The course is designed for students who wish to gain an accelerated early career in cyber/information security. It will prepare you for a successful career in the various roles directly and indirectly connected to the world of computer, network and information security.

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Dr. Dharshana Kasthurirathna

Assistant Professor

Head Graduate Studies

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Dr. Dharshana Kasthurirathna

Assistant Professor

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