Higher Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
Introduction
The Higher Diploma Programme in Information and Communication Technology (HDICT) is expected to support the large majority of students who are unable to get admission to a degree program to obtain an entry-level qualification in IT from a reputed university in the country. Upon the successful completion of the programme, the students will be able to seek employment in IT firms while continuing their further studies in IT. This programme will be a valuable opportunity for students who are following Arts and other non-computing degree programmes, both internally as well as externally, to obtain an additional qualification that makes them more employable in the job market. Such qualifications would enable them to contribute to digital transformation initiatives in their respective workplaces effectively.
Course Start Date : 2024-04-27
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Programme Objectives
The two-year HDICT programme provides graduates from various academic disciplines (both computing and non-computing related) with the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills in the field of IT. The HDICT Programme will be delivered by adopting a learner-centered, problem-based approach. The learners will be given the opportunity to construct their learning through hands-on activities to solve simple and more complex problems, which will be supported by lectures, demonstrations, classroom discussions as well as simulations. Soft skills development will be given top priority, and opportunities will be given in every course module to develop their critical thinking skills as well as teamwork and presentation skills.
The specific objectives of the programme could be listed as follows.
- Producing high-quality human resources for the IT industry in Sri Lanka with the required skills for entry-level positions.
- Enabling the students following non-computing study programmes to enter the IT job market.
- Developing the IT skills of already employed individuals and supporting their career development.
- Contributing to the digital transformation of the country as a knowledge service provider.
- Providing a career pathway for the students who do not qualify to enter a university.
Programme Outcomes
The proposed HDICT programme is designed in such a way that the candidates are given the opportunity to start from the basic level and then advance their competencies in using cutting edge tools and technologies in diverse domains of IT.
On successful completion of the program, the candidates would be able to:
- Appreciate the critical role of emerging technologies in solving problems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the overall software development process and methodologies.
- Analyze a business problem and design a software solution addressing the critical user requirements.
- Implement a software solution using a commonly used programming language.
- Use industry-level web application frameworks effectively.
- Communicate effectively with others and take up leadership positions in IT as necessary.
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Duration: 24 months (The duration may vary due to unexpected interruptions)
Entry Qualifications
- "C" pass in Mathematics and English in the GCE O/L examination (or equivalent) in one sitting.
- Passing the GCE A/L examination (or equivalent) in any stream in one sitting. Candidates with pending results can also apply.
60% of the applicants who have followed either Physical or Biological Science streams or learnt Information and Communication Technology as a subject will be selected to follow the programme. The remaining 40% will be selected from the other streams. The Z-score of the applicants will be the decisive factor.
Proposed intake: maximum number of students/year: 100
Application Procedure
- Applications should be submitted through https://coursereg.kln.ac.lk/
reg/HDICT - An application fee of Rs. 1000/- should be paid with the submission.
- Certified copies of the following documents should be emailed to dipict@kln.ac.lk
- GCE O/L (or equivalent)
- GCE A/L (or equivalent)
- Birth certificate
- Identity card/passport
- Other relevant documents (if any)
- GCE O/L (or equivalent)
- Application Closing Date: 2024-03-15
Course Fee
The all-inclusive fee for the HDICT program will be Rs. 150,000/-.
Installments - 1st 60,000/- | 2nd - 40,000/- | 3rd - 25,000/- | 4th - 25,000/-
Delivery Mode
All the lectures will be held at the Dalugama premises, University of Kelaniya physically on weekends.
Program Structure
|
Course Module |
Credit Value |
Semester |
|
IT and Communication Skills for Beginners |
1 |
1 |
|
English and Communication |
1 |
1 |
|
Fundamentals of Computing |
2 |
1 |
|
Mathematics for Computing |
2 |
1 |
|
Database Design and Development I |
2 |
1 |
|
Emerging Trends in IT |
2 |
1 |
|
Data Communication |
2 |
1 |
|
Multimedia Technologies I |
2 |
1 |
|
Web Application Development I |
2 |
1 |
|
Computer Networks |
2 |
2 |
|
Database Design and Development II |
2 |
2 |
|
Introduction to Information Security |
2 |
2 |
|
Introduction to Programming |
2 |
2 |
|
Multimedia Technologies II |
2 |
2 |
|
Web Application Development II |
2 |
2 |
|
Mini Project |
4 |
2 |
|
Database Design and Development III |
3 |
3 |
|
Mobile Applications Development |
3 |
3 |
|
Object Oriented Programming |
2 |
3 |
|
Project Management |
2 |
3 |
|
System Analysis and Design |
3 |
3 |
|
Artificial Intelligence |
3 |
4 |
|
Internet of Things |
3 |
4 |
|
Software Quality Assurance |
2 |
4 |
|
System Administration |
3 |
4 |
|
UI/UX Design |
3 |
4 |
|
System Development Project |
6 |
1,2,3,4 |
HDICT Program Coordinator
Mr. Dinesh Asanka
Phone: 077 7777882 / 011 2914482
Email: dasanka@kln.ac.lk