04th June 2021: SLIIT Postgraduate students are recognised locally as well as globally for their professionalism and leadership. Many graduates have become renowned CEOs in leading companies and leading professionals in their domains in Sri Lanka.
Hosting a Postgraduate Virtual Open Day 2021, scheduled for 12th June, SLIIT invites prospective candidates to participate in this important event which is tailored to provide all the required information on the current MSc, MBA, MPhil, and PhD Programmes.
During the Open Day, which begins at 9.30 a.m., via Zoom, candidates will have the opportunity be gain further information about the programmes from the faculties though interactive discussions, as well as take the advantage of open day discounts, virtual tours etc.
SLIIT’s postgraduate programmes of MSc, MBA, MPhil and PhD degree options are designed to enhance candidates’ career prospects and help positioning themselves with differentiating capabilities. These degrees are approved by the University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Higher Education.
SLIIT offers MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology, Information Management, Information Systems, Information Technology specializing in Cyber Security, Information Technology specializing in Enterprise Application Development, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) as research-based degrees in Computing and in Engineering.
The postgraduate programmes are categorized as ‘Taught’ and ‘Research based’. Under the Research based category, SLIIT offers the MPhil and PhD degrees and the MSc and MBA are classified as taught, with a minor research component.
The SLIIT postgraduate degrees are coordinated by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research which has been successful in creating a rewarding learning and research environment to students and with staff innovative and dedicated to excellence.
A highly qualified team of academics comprised of 75 PhDs degree holders from top-end universities around the world form part of the 300-strong academic staff together with industry professional with sound academic background. Many lecturers have experience not only in academia but also in research and innovation, business perspective with quality assurance and monitoring mechanisms of international standards.
The postgraduate programmes are designed to produce graduates with strong analytical, critical thinking research & innovative and communication skills to serve our nation and beyond.
These postgraduate diplomas (as exit qualifications of Masters degrees) and MSc, MBA degree programmes are regularly updated capturing the dynamics of the marketplace and broadening its horizons on academic research and innovation.
Candidates who have successfully completed their bachelor’s degrees and/or fully qualified with a recognised professional body with adequate experience in the relevant subject area can apply. MBA -applicants will have to face an interview only while MSc candidates will undertake an Aptitude test and an interview.
Further information on the postgraduate degrees can obtained from SLIT’s MSc & MBA coordinators, 0777 6050 77/ 076 497 1716) or by visiting www.sliit.lk/gradute-studies-research.
Candidates who join the programmes during the Postgraduate Open Day on 12th June 2021 may obtain a 15% discount from the total course fee. 20% off for corporate group registrations (minimum 04 members per group from the same corporate) and a 10% discount for SLIIT Alumni are also applicable.