External Degree (BIT)

BIT is the Bachelor of Information Technology degree programme introduced by the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), in 2000. The UCSC conducts examinations leading to the first-ever External Degree in InformationTechnology (IT) in Sri Lanka. The degree is awarded by the University of Colombo. BIT Programme is designed to:

• Produce qualified IT professionals through external mode in addition to the internal degree programmes.
• Set professional standards for Information Technology degree programs concerning the IT industry requirements.
• Facilitate those who could not register for an IT degree in a public university as an alternative/additional academic qualification.
• Provide an opportunity to those who are working in IT, to obtain a formal qualification in IT through self- study.

This degree programme has been redesigned according to ACM guidelines and Policy Framework for External and Extension programmes declared by the University Grants Commission. UCSC provides well-defined detailed syllabi that would help to lay a solid foundation on which, a student can build his career in IT. The syllabi will be constantly updated to meet the industry requirements.