(FIT) UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO (UCSC) Foundation Course
The Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programme aims at enhancing the literacy and competency in using basic computer applications together with analytical thinking and communicational skills required for school leavers. Hence, Mathematics and English Language for Information Communication Technology (ICT) are considered as two other important supporting subject domains.
FIT is a pre-degree programme that prepares students who are willing to read for their first degree. It is designed for anyone irrespective of the study streams they have followed in Advanced Level (secondary education. Recent statistics show many students who register for degree programmes fail due to lack of ICT competency, language skills and mathematical background. This tendency is very high in external degree programmes. Hence, FIT was designed to address these issues of undergraduate studies.
At the same time, FIT is an alternative qualification for students who do not posse A/L qualifications to enroll into the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) programme. However, those who register for BIT should have completed studies up to Ordinary Level in school curriculum.
FIT is also a certification programme for employment seekers or school leavers to justify their knowledge and skills in ICT for their future endeavors. University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), which is the most reputed higher education institute in the field of computer science and Information Communication Technology in Sri Lanka, will issue these certificates once you successfully complete relevant assessment of the FIT programme.
The FIT, Foundation in Information Technology, programme consists of three courses, namely, ICT Applications (FIT 103), English for ICT (FIT 203) and Mathematics for ICT (FIT 303). e-Learning based online system will be available for all registered students to follow courses at any time during the day. e-Testing based system will be used for the evaluation once the student is ready to take the test at University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC) etesting lab. Hence, students could start the programme at any time during the year and they can take exams at any month during the year at testing centres. At the same time, several private institutes conduct face to face classes based on the FIT syllabuses.
General information
| Course Details |
Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programme consists of three courses and all examinations are conducted only in English medium offered by University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), Sri Lanka
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| Duration |
4 Months
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| Course Level |
Foundation Level
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| Study Time Period |
Weekdays or Weekends, Morning / Evening classes available
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| Medium of Language |
Courses will conduct in English medium
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| Delivery Mode |
Live Online via ZOOM
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Entry Requirements
FIT for BIT
FIT is an alternative qualification for students who do not pass A/L qualifications to enroll into the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) program. It is designed for anyone irrespective of the study streams they have followed in Advanced Level.
Start after your O/L’ s
- Pass G.C.E. O/L with minimum 6 simple passes including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
- Pass FOUNDATION IN TECHNOLOGY (FIT) offered by UCSC
Start after your A/L’s
- Pass G.C.E. O/L with minimum 3 credits including credits for Maths and English (Can be in one or multiple sittings).
- Pass G.C.E. (A/L) 3 passes in new syllabus or 4 passes in old syllabus (for main subjects) in any subject stream in ONE sitting.
- No age limit
Students who pass all three e-Tests will be qualified to register for the BIT degree programme if they have passed G. C. E. (O/L) exam with two credit pass for English and Mathematics. However, these students will not receive the final FIT certificate until they successfully complete all FIT practical exams. Hence, completion of three e-Tests of the FIT programme will be considered only as an alternative qualification to register for the BIT programme. At the same time, we recommend all school leavers to consider following the FIT programme since it will give them an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills before they start their first degree in any educational institute.
Programme Structure
What are the available Courses?
Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programme consists of three courses and all examinations are conducted only in English medium.
FIT 103: ICT Applications
This course provides basic ICT (Information and Communication Technology) knowledge and skills required for the office environment. It ensures that the learner possesses required knowledge and skills to use office applications competently. It encompasses eight modules: (1) Computing for the Society, (2) Introduction to Computers, (3) Word Processing for Electronic Documents, (4) Spreadsheets for Calculation, (5) Multimedia and Electronic Presentation, (6) Data and Databases, (7) The Internet and Web Applications, and (8) Programming. Also, students could use Microsoft Office 365 as the office package when they sit for examination. There will be a two-hour Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based e-Test and a two-hour practical test for Fundamentals of Computing course.
You can find the detailed syllabus here – FIT 103 (effective from February 2020)
FIT 203: English for ICT
This course has been designed to provide language and communication skills in English from beginners to intermediate learners who want to pursue studies as well as careers in Information Communication Technology (ICT). All four areas of competency in English language, such as Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing will be covered in this syllabus and the learning activities are designed considering ICT working environment. There will be a two-hour Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) based e-Test to evaluate reading, listening capabilities and a two-hour practical test to evaluate speaking and writing skills.
You can find the detailed syllabus here – FIT 203 (effective from February 2020)
FIT 303: Mathematics for ICT
Mathematics plays an important role in Information Technology. The aim of this course is to provide basic mathematical and statistical concepts. After successful completion of this course, the learner will possess problem solving and analytical skills together with required mathematical
