The five Master’s programmes include three awarded by the University of Westminster, UK - MSc Advanced Software Engineering, MSc Cyber Security and Forensics and MA Fashion Business Management and two awarded by the Robert Gordon University, UK - MSc Big Data Analytics, MSc Business Analytics.
All five Master’s programmes are 2-year, part-time degree programme recognized by University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.
All IIT degree programmes are offered by friendly, highly-experienced staff, and benefit from the diverse specialist knowledge and skills within the institute.
Teaching methodology at IIT includes lab-based sessions, student-led seminars, site visits and lectures by internal staff and guest lectures from experts in the industry while assessments are carried out primarily through practical or research-based course work.
All IIT students have access to a vibrant, well-rounded student life at an award-winning campus that offers an international study environment and flexible study structure, together with a diverse student community, highly-experienced lecturers, modern lecture rooms, well-stocked library as well as several extracurricular activities including sports, clubs and societies.
The Welcome Addresses at the orientation programme were delivered by Prof. Jayantha Wijeyaratne - Director of IIT and Naomi Krishnarajah – Dean of IIT after which the Guest Speaker for the day, Dr. Sankalpa Gamwarige - General Manager / Vice President - Engineering of Zone24x7, shared his thoughts with the audience on the topic “Are you ready to invest for your Master’s Degree?”
Prof. Jayantha Wijeyaratne - Director of IIT stated, “Today, we are living in a knowledge-based world.
The world is changing rapidly and the requirements are constantly changing.
We have to adapt to all these changes and in order to do that we must continue to develop our knowledge and skills.
Nowadays, having one degree is not sufficient to survive in this fast-changing world.
You must strive to gain more knowledge and skills in your chosen areas and you can certainly achieve that by doing a world-class postgraduate degree.
By tapping into our long-standing ties with reputed British universities we have identified that the skills made available through these postgraduate programmes are what you need for the future.”
After elaborating on the background and logistical aspects of the degree programmes, Naomi Krishnarajah – Dean of IIT added, “These degree programmes will help develop important transferable skills such as critical thinking, creative thinking, effective communications, entrepreneurial spirit, ability to think globally while also engaging with local communities as well as the ability to be socially, ethically and environmentally aware.
By fostering these skills you all will be able to get promotions in your respective workplaces and further your careers.
You must ensure that you not only follow the course content but also develop skills that will help you wherever you go in life.”
Providing some invaluable tips to the students, Dr. Sankalpa Gamwarige - General Manager / Vice President - Engineering of Zone24x7 stated, “A postgraduate degree is one of the best investments you can make in life.
You have to invest both time and money, out of which your time is the most important.
All of you come with different levels of theoretical and practical knowledge.
So, be ready to learn a lot from each other. Group work and teamwork are very important.
You also have to read a great deal as there is a lot of content to take in.
Course content and textbooks will lead you to interesting, relevant outside content via blogs, podcasts, videos and websites.
In the end, it all boils down to work-life balance and how you manage your time during these 2 years.
Life will present many challenges but you have the power to decide you how you invest your time to achieve your career and life goals.”
IIT was established in 1990 as the first private higher education institute that awards reputed British degrees in the field of ICT and Business.
IIT is an award-winning campus offering internal postgraduate and undergraduate degrees from the University of Westminster, UK and Robert Gordon University, UK.
IIT has played a pivotal role in strengthening the IT and Business sectors in Sri Lanka over the years by producing world-class graduates.
These graduates have gone on to become successful entrepreneurs and IT/Business professionals in both local and international corporate and government entities.
Since its inception, IIT has produced thousands of graduates who have excelled in hundreds of organisations around the globe.
