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BSc (Hons) in Information Technology

Specialising in Artificial Intelligence

This new specialization is designed for students who wish to gain an accelerated early career in Artificial Intelligence. It will prepare you for a successful career in the various roles directly and indirectly connected to the world of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Approved by the University Grants Commission under the Universities Act

Member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities

Member International Association of Universities (IAU)

Career Opportunities

  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • AI/ML Developer
  • AI Product Manager
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer
  • AI Ethics Specialist
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • AI Solutions Architect
  • Big Data Engineer
  • AI Trainer
  • Duration : 4 Years
  • Entry : February / June / September
  • Location : Malabe
  • Examinations : Weekdays / Weekends

Entry requirements

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 Artificial Intelligence Specialization, 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.

Code Module Credit
Semester 1
IT1120 Introduction to Programming 04
IE1030 Data Communication Networks 04
IT1130 Mathematics for Computing 04
IT1140 Fundamentals of Computing 04
Semester 2
IT1160 Discrete Mathematics 04
IT1170 Data Structures and Algorithms 04
SE1010 Software Engineering 04
IT1150 Technical Writing 04

* Electives to be chosen with the prior approval of the Acadamic Department

Code Module Credit
Semester 1
IT2120 Probability and Statistics 04
SE2010 Object Oriented Programming 04
IT2130 Operating Systems & System Administration 04
IT2140 Database Design and Development 04
Semester 2
IT2011 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning 04
IT2012 AIML Project 04
SE2020 Web and Mobile Technologies 04
IT2160 Professional Skills 04

* Electives to be chosen with the prior approval of the Acadamic Department

Code Module Credit
Semester 1
SE3090 Software Engineering Frameworks 04
IT3012 Intelligent Agents 04
IT3091 Machine Learning 04
IT3101 Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence 04
Semester 2
IT3190 Industry Training -
IT3160 Research Methods 04
IT3111 Deep Learning 04
IT3022 Bio Inspired Computing 04
Code Module Credit
Semester 1
IT4200 Research Project - I 04
IT4012 Current Trends in AI 04
IT4061 Natural Language Processing 04
IT4022 Edge AI 04
SE4070 Secure Software Development 04
Semester 2
IT4200 Research Project - II 08
IT4032 Responsible AI 04
IT4111 MLOps for Data Analytics 04
SE4120 Enterprise Application Development 04
SE4140 Big data and Data Analytics 04

COURSE FEE

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

Account No 1630552

of the Bank of Ceylon

Account No 00 399 0000033

of the Sampath Bank

Account No 156010007350

of the Hatton National Bank

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