This document provides an overview of the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) degree offered by the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) through Aurora Computer Studies. The 3-year BIT degree covers topics like programming, web development, databases, networking, and business management. Studying BIT develops logical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills needed for careers in IT. Aurora Computer Studies offers affordable tuition and online learning resources to support students in the BIT program.

1. Bachelor of Information Technology
(BIT – UCSC)
at Aurora Computer Studies
Compiled By
Nalaka Gamage (BSc(Eng.), MSc(IT))
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2. Why IT?
Hunting Era
Agricultural
Era
Industrial
Era
Information
Era
• We are now living in Information era
• More & more work is done by Information
Systems (ISs)
• IT professionals have the highest demand in
the world
• All other professionals also need IT
background knowledge to be successful

3. Benefits of studying IT
• Studying logic and mathematics make you a
logical and critical thinker
o Those who understand logic well rules the world!
• It used to be lawyers, but now IT professionals
gradually overpower them in business and
politics
• You will easily be employed with higher salary
• If you start your own business, you have
better opportunities to use ICT to make it a
success

4. Skills required to successes in IT
• Logical thinking
o You always ask why and look for reasoning
• Analytical mind
o You can analyze and understand how things related to each
other
• Problem solving attitude
• Handle complexities
o You can mange complexities of a software system or network
etc.. Just like other professionals like engineers, accountants,
lawyers, doctors do in their respective fields.
• Willingness to do things hands on
o You need to write program, create databases etc.. as apart of
studying and career

5. IT is not for those who;
• Lack logical thinking (Believer than a
reasoner)
• Not willing to do things practically
• Have a negative attitude
• Fear challenges
• Lazy
• Looking for quick & dirty ways to earn
money

6. Overview of BIT – UCSC
degree
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7. Overview of BIT degree
• Nature
o Academic/Degree
• Offered by
o University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC)
• Duration
o 3 years
• Levels / Semesters
o 3 levels / 6 semesters
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8. 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
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9. The Path
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10. Entry requirements
(A) Pass GCE (O/L) with 3 credits including credits for
Mathematics and English
AND
GCE (A/L) 3 passes in any subject stream (in one
sitting)
OR
(B) Passes in GCE (O/L) with 3 credits including credits for
Mathematics and English
AND Pass in FIT–UCSC (Theory components)
OR
(C) Any other qualification accepted by UCSC and pass e-
Selection test
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11. Entry requirements (cont.)
• 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.
• Students who have done A/L in 2018 August and
pending results can also apply provided they confirm
passing at the release of A/L results
o Deadline for BIT registration is extended till A/L results are released
in December.
• Students following (or planning to follow) internal
degrees in state universities can also register for
BIT.
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12. 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
2015/16 403 151 200
2016/17 337 108 116
Ref:
http://www.bit.lk/index.php/about-bit/history-and-statistics/
Note: These statistics are for all the students doing BIT and not for
only students studying BIT @ Aurora.

13. What does BIT make you?
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14. 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
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15. Knowledgeable
• Software development process
• Technical aspects
o Programming
o Databases
o Web development
o Networking
• Business management &
entrepreneurship
• Mathematical concepts

16. Intelligent
• Logical / Critical thinking
• Ability to abstract ideas
• Imagination
• Creativity
• Problem solving
• Self-awareness
• etc..

17. Professional
• Competency
o You are knowledgeable & Skilled in your professional area
• Integrity
o Honest and respect legal & ethical aspects even in difficult
conditions
• Accountability
o You take responsibility of your professional conduct
• Respect
o Duly respect your co-workers, customers, etc.. and their
differences

18. T-shaped skilled professionals
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19. Who should choose BIT degree?
• You like to be a professional in IT or IT related field
o Software engineer
o Business analyst
o QA engineer
o Project manager
• You want to build business (entrepreneur) using IT &
internet related technologies
• You want to be a teacher/trainer in ICT stream
• 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.
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20. 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
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21. Nature of subjects in BIT
• Theoretical or conceptual subjects
o Examples:
• System analysis & design
• Practical/technical subjects
o Examples:
• Programming
• Web development
• Databases
• Networking
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22. Nature of subjects in BIT (cont..)
• Business related subjects
o Examples:
• Business Management
• E-Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Mathematics
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23. Detailed Syllabus
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24. Semester 1 (Year 1)
GPA Subjects
• IT1105 – Information Systems & Technology
• IT1205 – Computer Systems I
• IT1305 – Web Application Development I
Non-GPA Subjects
• EN1101 - Communication Skills
• EN1201 - Introductory Mathematics
• EN1301- Personal Computing
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25. Semester 2 (Year 1)
GPA Subjects
• IT2105 - Mathematics for Computing I
• IT2205 - Programming I
• IT2305 - Database Systems I
• IT2405 - Systems Analysis & Design
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26. Semester 3 (Year 2)
GPA Subjects
• IT3105 - Object Oriented Analysis & Design
• IT3205 - Software Engineering I
• IT3305 - Mathematics for Computing II
• IT3405 - User Interface Design
• IT3505 - Web Application Development II
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27. Semester 4 (Year 2)
GPA Subjects
• IT4105 - Programming II
• IT4205 - IT Project Management
• IT4305 - Rapid Software Development
• IT4405 - Data Communications & Network
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28. Semester 5 (Year 3)
GPA Subjects
• 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 Subjects
• EN5101 - Fundamentals of Management
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29. Semester 6 (Year 3)
GPA Subjects
• 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 Subjects
• EN6101 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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30. Why BIT @ Aurora?
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31. Why BIT @ Aurora?
• We offer the highest quality at the lowest price
o Yes, it is contrary to conventional belief of price and quality.
o But we think and act differently
o Why is highest quality?
• Education is building your character, so never settle for
lower quality education
o Why is lowest price?
• We believe that education is more than mere making high
profits.
• We make profit enough to run and at the same time make
education affordable to most of the people who need it.
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32. Why BIT @ Aurora?
• Highest quality study experience is guaranteed
• Brain friendly study 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 experience
o Study with passion
o Pass exams with minimum effort through brain friendly
techniques
o Step into exciting career in IT
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33. BIT@Aurora study strategy
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34. 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
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35. What winners do? 
• Have a positive attitude on life
• Have long term career objectives
• Manage studies rather than just doing
o Plan -> Organize -> Control
• Do things practically
• Have the end goal in mind rather than short
sighted
• Do not wait last moments to cram
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36. What winners do? 
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37. BIT@Aurora - model
High quality
printed study notes
Aurora VLE
BIT@Aurora
Social media group
Interactive
Lecture sessions
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38. UCSC course fees (total)
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39. Aurora class fees
• Rs 25 000/= per semester
• Flexible installments payments available
• 25% Discounts for full payments at the begining
• More information at
o www.auroracs.lk/bit
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40. Career paths for BIT graduates
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41. Further information
• bit.lk
• auroracs.lk/bit
• auroracs.lk/vle
• auroracs.lk/bitfaq
• facebook.com/groups/BIT.Aurora
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42. Contact Information
Premier Study Center
Aurora Computer Studies,
Summerset College,
# 135, 3rd Floor,
DFCC Building,
High Level Road,
Maharagama.
City Study Center
Aurora 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 – info@auroracs.lk
Web - www.auroracs.lk/bit
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