Bachelor of Science Honours in Management and Information Technology Degree
(From 2019/2020)
This four year Honours Degree Programme offer a wide range of knowledge and skills as a blend of management and information technology disciplines. The students who get selected, will have to opt for either the BSc Hons in MIT degree programme or the BSc Hons in Information Technology degree programme, at the end of the first year of study. The final assignment of the student into the degree programme will be done, based on student performance and preference. Those selected students for the BSc Hons in MIT programme have the opportunity to specialize in one of the following areas at the end of the second academic year; Business Systems Engineering (BSE), Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM) and Information Systems (IS).
Apart from the knowledge and skills, both degree programmes also inculcate the necessary soft skills required for the graduates to be successfully absorbed to the professional world.
B.Sc. Honours in MIT - Programme Contents - Common Course Modules
| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
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| DELT 11232 | English for Professionals | 1 | 2 | C |
| GNCT 11212a | Personal Progress Development I | 1 | 2 | C |
| GNCT 12212a | Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | 2 | 2 | C |
| INTE 11213 | Fundamentals of Computing | 1 | 3 | C |
| INTE 11223 | Programming Concepts | 1 | 3 | C |
| INTE 12213 | Object Oriented Programming | 2 | 3 | C |
| INTE 12223 | Database Design and Development | 2 | 3 | C |
| INTE 12232 | Computer Networks 1 | 2 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 11202 | Economics | 1 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 11213 | Statistics | 1 | 3 | C |
| MGTE 11222 | Principles of Management | 1 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 12253 | Accounting Concepts and Costing | 2 | 3 | C |
| MGTE 12222 | Optimization Methods in Management Science I | 2 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 12232 | Industry and Technology | 2 | 2 | C |
| PMAT 11212 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing I | 1 | 2 | C |
| PMAT 12212 | Discrete Mathematics for Computing II | 2 | 2 | C |
*Level 1 subjects are common for both B.Sc. Hounours in MIT and B.Sc. Hounours in IT degree programmes.
| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELT 21222 | Communication Skills for Professionals | 1 | 2 | C |
| GNCT 21212a | Personal Progress Development II | 1 | 2 | C |
| GNCT 22212a | Technical Writing | 2 | 2 | C |
| INTE 21213 | Information Systems Modelling | 1 | 3 | C |
| INTE 21282 | Business Information Systems | 1 | 2 | C |
| INTE 21233 | Web Applications Development I | 1 | 3 | C |
| INTE 21273 | Data Science | 1 | 3 | C |
| INTE 21223 | Interactive Applications Development | 1 | 3 | C |
| INTE 21292 | Information Security I | 1 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 21222 | Marketing Management | 1 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 21233 | Operations Management | 1 | 3 | C |
| MGTE 22212 | Human Resource Management | 2 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 22232 | Leadership and Management Communication | 2 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 22242 | Statistical Data Modeling | 2 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 22252 | Optimization Methods in Management Science II | 2 | 2 | C |
| INTE 21263 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 22233 | Artifitial Intelligence | 2 | 3 | O |
| INTE 22242 | Web Applications Development II | 2 | 2 | O |
| INTE 22253 | Distributed Systems and Cloud Computing | 2 | 3 | O |
| INTE 22283 | Mobile Applications Development | 2 | 3 | O |
| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNCT 32216 | Internship | 2 | 6 | C |
| INTE 31356 | Software Development Project | 1 | 6 | C |
| MGTE 34213 | Managerial Finance | 1 or 2 | 3 | C |
| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGTE 41212 | Professional Practices | 2 | 2 | C |
| INTE 43216b | Research Project | 1 & 2 | 6 | C |
| MGTE 43216b | Research Project | 1 & 2 | 6 | C |
b Student will take either of the two modules
Business Systems Engineering (BSE) Specialisation
Business Systems Engineering is a detailed approach of identifying and implementing the business processes, tasks, and transactions that are required to successfully operate a business. To compete in the global market, it is important that our organizations re-engineer their processes with world class management best practices, enabled by the use of Information Technology in order to exploit these business opportunities.
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Compulsory Courses for BSE Stream
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
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| MGTE 31233 | Strategic Management | 1 | 3 | C |
| MGTE 31293 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 1 | 3 | C |
| MGTE 31312 | Management of Technology | 1 | 2 | C |
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Optional Courses from Major Area
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
| MGTE 31212 | Project Management | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 31272 | Computer based tools for Management Applications | 1 | 2 | O |
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Compulsory Courses for BSE Stream
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
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| MGTE 41222 | Business Process Engineering | 1 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 41233 | Corporate Finance | 1 | 3 | C |
| MGTE 42213 | Industrial and Systems Engineering | 2 | 3 | C |
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Optional Courses from Major Area
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
| INTE 41333 | Data Mining & Applied Analytics | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 41263 | Information Systems Strategy and Management | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 41302 | Systems Modelling and Simulation | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 41292 | Advanced Optimization Methods in Management Science | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 41303 | Enterprise Systems | 1 | 3 | O |
| MGTE 42243 | Advanced Planning and Scheduling | 2 | 2 | O |
Operations and Supply Chain Management (OSCM)
The curriculum of this programme is based on Information Technology enabled application of world class best practices for the management of supply chain operations. Hence, the programme aims to deliver professional knowledge and skills in Business Process Management customized to applications in the field of Operations and Supply Chain Management.
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Compulsory Courses for OSCM Stream
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
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| MGTE 31233 | Strategic Management | 1 | 3 | C |
| MGTE 31293 | Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 1 | 3 | C |
| MGTE 31312 | Management of Technology | 1 | 2 | C |
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Optional Courses from Major Area
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
| MGTE 31212 | Project Management | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 31272 | Computer based tools for Management Applications | 1 | 2 | O |
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Compulsory Courses for OSCM Stream
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
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| MGTE 41252 | Logistics Systems and Transportation Management | 1 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 41262 | Advanced Operations Management | 1 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 42252 | Strategic Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma | 2 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 44242 | Warehouse and Distribution Management | 1 or 2 | 2 | C |
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Optional Courses from Major Area
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
| MGTE 41222 | Business Process Engineering | 1 | 3 | O |
| MGTE 41273 | Statistical Techniques for Data Analysis | 1 | 3 | O |
| MGTE 41282 | Supply Chain Financing | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 41292 | Advanced Optimization Methods in Management Science | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 41303 | Enterprise Systems | 1 | 3 | O |
| MGTE 44273 | Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 1 or 2 | 3 | O |
Information Systems(IS)
Information systems play a strategic role in ensuring that key decision makers are provided timely information to make business decisions. It enhances operational effectiveness in delivering products and services to its customers and assists to maximize returns to stakeholders. Therefore, management of information technology resources become crucial if the business is to succeed in this dynamic and competitive environment. The prime objective of the ‘Information Systems’ specialization is to develop professionals equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to assess technology needs, procure, maintain and improve information systems which are tightly bound with organizational strategies and processes while managing the necessary human and physical resources.
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Compulsory Courses for IS Stream
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
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| INTE 31302 | Requirements Engineering | 1 | 2 | C |
| INTE 31312 | Information Technology Infrastructure | 1 | 2 | C |
| INTE 31332 | Information Systems Auditing and Control | 1 | 2 | C |
| INTE 31362 | Information Security Management | 1 | 2 | C |
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Optional Courses from Major Area
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
| MGTE 31212 | Project Management | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 31272 | Computer based tools for Management Applications | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 31312 | Management of Technology | 1 | 2 | O |
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Compulsory Courses for IS Stream
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
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| INTE 41263 | Information Technology Strategy and Management | 1 | 3 | C |
| INTE 41272 | Enterprise Architecture | 1 | 2 | C |
| MGTE 41303 | Enterprise Systems | 1 | 3 | C |
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Optional Courses from Major Area
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
| INTE 41232 | Information Systems Innovation & Technologies | 1 | 2 | O |
| INTE 41333 | Data Mining & Applied Analytics | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 41292 | Knowledge Management | 1 | 2 | O |
| INTE 42232 | Data Engineering | 2 | 2 | O |
| INTE 42312 | Virtual and Augmented Reality | 2 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 41222 | Business Process Engineering | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 42292 | Business and Information Technology Law | 2 | 2 | O |
Other Optional Courses Available for BSE, OSCM, and IS Specialisations
Students can consider the below mentioned course modules and any other course modules offered by the Deparment of Industrial Management, as possible optional modules, and other modules offered by any other department, subject to meeting the prerequisite requirements, subject availability, capacity and scheduling.
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Optional Courses
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| Course Code | Course | Semester | Credits | Compulsory / Optional |
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| INTE 21243 | Computer Architecture and Operating Systems | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 21253 | Computer Networks – 2 | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 22212 | Software Design Patterns and Frameworks | 2 | 2 | O |
| INTE 22223 | Software Architecture and Process Models | 2 | 3 | O |
| INTE 22263 | Embedded Systems Development | 2 | 3 | O |
| INTE 22273 | Information Security – 2 | 2 | 3 | O |
| INTE 31213 | Advanced Databases | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 31253 | Software Engineering Concepts | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 31283 | Big Data and Data Warehousing | 1 | 3 | O |
| MGTE 31222 | Research Methods | 1 | 2 | O |
| MGTE 31283 | Strategic Marketing and International Trade | 1 | 3 | O |
| INTE 41222 | Geographical Information Systems | 1 | 2 | O |
| INTE 41363 | Computer Crimes and Digital Forensics | 1 | 3 | O |
| MGTE 42223 | Investment Management | 2 | 3 | O |
| MGTE 42232 | Advanced Statistical Techniques for Industry | 2 | 2 | O |
Application Procedure
Students who wish to gain admission to B.Sc. Honours in Management and Information Technology degree programme or B.Sc. Honours in Information Technology degree programme should apply to the University Grants Commission for admission to Universities in Sri Lanka and require to pass the aptitude test conducted by the Department of Industrial Management. 