In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations across all industries rely on technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. The MSc in MIT program is a unique blend of IT and management disciplines, designed to equip students from both IT and non-IT backgrounds with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to excel in this dynamic field.
The comprehensive curriculum of this programme is tailored to cater to a diverse range of backgrounds, targeting arts, science, and engineering-based candidates seeking specialization in IT and management-related disciplines. Additionally, candidates from other academic backgrounds will also find opportunities to specialize in various areas of IT and management.
Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced professional seeking to advance your expertise, the MSc in MIT program at University of Kelaniya provides the perfect platform to achieve your goals and make a meaningful impact in the world of technology and business.
Whether you're a recent graduate looking to launch your career or an experienced professional seeking to advance your expertise, the MSc in MIT program at University of Kelaniya provides the perfect platform to achieve your goals and make a meaningful impact in the world of technology and business.
Program Highlights
- Cutting-edge Curriculum: The curriculum is continually updated to reflect the latest trends and technologies in the field of MIT, ensuring that students graduate with the most relevant and on-demand skills.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from experienced faculty members who are experts in their respective fields, bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and academic rigor to the classroom.
- Professional Development: Gain access to career development resources, networking opportunities, and industry events to enhance your professional skills and expand your professional network.
- Boundless Career Opportunity: Unlock your Management and Information Technology potential with our MSc. in MIT program, where diverse career growth opportunities abound in the rapidly expanding fields of IT and management.
Duration
- Two academic years, part-time, consists of six semesters.
Lectures and Practical
- Weekends 9.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Entry Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree from a University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission and/or the University of Kelaniya
OR
2. Postgraduate, professional, or any other qualification with relevant field experience accepted by the University of Kelaniya
Admission process
The candidates who have satisfied the entry qualifications will have to face and get through a selection interview.Application Procedure
Application can be submitted online through fgs.kln.ac.lk or collected from the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya.Application fee of Rs. 1000/- can be paid to any branch of People’s Bank to the credit of Account No: 055-1-001-1-0667549, People’s Bank, Kelaniya Branch.
Perfected applications should be forwarded to Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Kelaniya, along with the certified copies of the following documents and the customer’s copy of the paying-in voucher.
- Certificates of educational and professional qualifications
- Proof of work experience
- Birth certificate
- Identity card/passport
- Other relevant documents (if any)
Fee Structure
The all-inclusive fee for the MSc in MIT course would be Rs. 500,000/-, which could be paid in four installments with an initial upfront fee of Rs. 200,000 at registration. The remaining installments should be paid for as follows.- Installment 2: Rs. 125,000/- after three months of the registration
- Installment 3: Rs. 100,000/- after six months of the registration
- Installment 4: Rs. 75,000/- after twelve months of the registration
Course Overview
The programme is a part-time course which consists of six semesters that span over a duration of 2 years. Coursework includes both theory and practical components, which may include continuous assessments. Each semester has an end-semester examination. The 15-credit individual research project will be conducted over the course of the second year.The medium of instruction is in English.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MGIT 51103 | Statistics and Data Analysis | 3 |
| 1 | MGIT 51113 | Organizational Behaviour and HRM | 3 |
| 1 | MGIT 51123 | Managerial Economics | 3 |
| 1 | MGIT 51133 | Enterprise and Business Information Systems | 3 |
| 2 | MGIT 52143 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| 2 | MGIT 52153 | IT Project Management | 3 |
| 2 | MGIT 52163 | Data Engineering | 3 |
| 3 | MGIT 54173 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| 3 | MGIT 54183 | Applied Analytics | 3 |
| 3 | MGIT 54193 | Digital Transformation and Information Strategy | 3 |
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | MGIT 64103 | Digital Innovations | 3 |
| 4 | MGIT 64113 | Technology Management | 3 |
| 5 | MGIT 65123 | Digital Marketing | 3 |
| 5 | MGIT 65133 | Industrial Systems Engineering | 3 |
| 6 | MGIT 66143 | Information Security | 3 |
| 4,5,6 | MGIT 6315F | Individual Research | 15 |
Graduation Requirements
A candidate is eligible for the MSc. in MIT if he/she- Obtains grades of B- or better in all course units aggregating to 30 credits
- Achieves a minimum GPA of 2.70
AND - Completes the relevant requirements within a period of three academic years.
Merit Pass
A candidate shall be awarded a Merit Pass provided he/she- Obtains grades of B+ or better in all course units aggregating to 30 credits.
- Achieves a minimum GPA of 3.70.
- Obtain grades of A or better in course units aggregating to at least 50% of total credits for the course units considered for awarding the MSc. In MIT.
AND - Completes the relevant requirements in the first attempt.
Distinction Pass
A candidate shall be awarded a Distinction Pass provided he/she- Obtains grades of A or better in all course units aggregating to 30 credits.
- Achieves a minimum GPA of 4.00.
AND - Completes the relevant requirements in the first attempt.
A candidate should apply for the award of the MSc. In Management and Information Technology (MSc. In MIT) degree on satisfying the above requirements. Upon completion of the MSc. in MIT degree, a candidate is entitled to an official transcript giving the grades in the respective course units after the confirmation of the results by the University Senate.
Note: No refund of the payment would be applicable
Note: No refund of the payment would be applicable