Study BIT-UCSC @ Aurora Computer Studies

Bachelor of Information Technology
(BIT – UCSC)
at Aurora Computer Studies
Compiled By
Nalaka Gamage (BSc(Eng.), MSc(IT))
www.auroracs.lk

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

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

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

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

Overview of BIT – UCSC
degree
Aurora Computer Studies www.auroracs.lk

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
www.auroracs.lkAurora Computer Studies

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

The Path

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

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.

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.

What does BIT make you?

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

Knowledgeable
• Software development process
• Technical aspects
o Programming
o Databases
o Web development
o Networking
• Business management &
entrepreneurship
• Mathematical concepts

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

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

T-shaped skilled professionals

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.

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

Nature of subjects in BIT
• Theoretical or conceptual subjects
o Examples:
• System analysis & design
• Practical/technical subjects
o Examples:
• Programming
• Web development
• Databases
• Networking

Nature of subjects in BIT (cont..)
• Business related subjects
o Examples:
• Business Management
• E-Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Mathematics

Detailed Syllabus

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

Semester 2 (Year 1)
GPA Subjects
• IT2105 - Mathematics for Computing I
• IT2205 - Programming I
• IT2305 - Database Systems I
• IT2405 - Systems Analysis & Design

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

Semester 4 (Year 2)
GPA Subjects
• IT4105 - Programming II
• IT4205 - IT Project Management
• IT4305 - Rapid Software Development
• IT4405 - Data Communications & Network

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

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

Why BIT @ Aurora?

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.

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

BIT@Aurora study strategy
Aurora Computer Studies

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

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

What winners do? 

BIT@Aurora - model
High quality
printed study notes
Aurora VLE
BIT@Aurora
Social media group
Interactive
Lecture sessions

UCSC course fees (total)

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

Career paths for BIT graduates
Aurora Computer Studies

Further information
• bit.lk
• auroracs.lk/bit
• auroracs.lk/vle
• auroracs.lk/bitfaq
• facebook.com/groups/BIT.Aurora

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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