{"id":178,"date":"2017-08-23T00:01:26","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T00:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wp3\/?page_id=178"},"modified":"2025-02-21T12:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T07:24:11","slug":"dit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ictm.wyb.ac.lk\/?page_id=178","title":{"rendered":"Diploma in Information Technology Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;12px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row padding_mobile=&#8221;off&#8221; column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; module_class=&#8221; et_pb_row_fullwidth&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;89%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; max_width=&#8221;89%&#8221; max_width_tablet=&#8221;80%&#8221; max_width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; max_width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|||||&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; inline_fonts=&#8221;Aclonica&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; font-size: 160%;\"><strong>Diploma in Information Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) encompasses a thorough grounding in the fundamental skills as well as providing a theoretical understanding which is vital for an Information Technology Industry. This course has been designed to fulfill all levels of the Information Technology requirements of students and practitioners in the area. It helps to self development and improves their performances at their organizations. Applicants who successfully complete 12-month taught courses and project work are eligible to receive the Diploma in Information Technology.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Applications are Open now<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/ictm.wyb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/APPLICATION-DIT-Intake14.pdf\" title=\"Diploma in IT - Application 2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Application for DIT2025 (14th Intake)\u00a0 | <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ictm.wyb.ac.lk\/?page_id=1309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: Aclonica; color: #e02b20;\"><strong>Online Apply\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>OBJECTIVES<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To enhance basic computer skills<\/li>\n<li>To provide proficiency in computer office applications<\/li>\n<li>To improve the knowledge of online communication and information searching through the web<\/li>\n<li>enhance the career prospects of the school leavers<\/li>\n<li>To develop the job security of the employees<\/li>\n<li>To extend the services of the University to the community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>LEARNING OUTCOMES<\/strong><br \/>The participants, after completing this course will be able to<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop a firm grounding in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT).<\/li>\n<li>Equipped for faster, more effective computer work in the office or at home.<\/li>\n<li>Select an appropriate ICT-related field for further studies.<\/li>\n<li>Use ICT tools with due respect to ethical and social norms<\/li>\n<li>Promote career prospects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>DURATION<\/strong><br \/>The duration of the course will be 12 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>COURSE FEE<\/strong><br \/>LKR 57500\/= (First installment 30,000\/= and Second installment 27,500\/=)<\/p>\n<p><strong>COMMENCEMENT <\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">March 2025 ( 14th Intake)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>ENTRY QUALIFICATION<\/b><br \/><em><u>Educational qualifications<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passed the G.C.E. (O\/L) examination with Credit passes for English and Mathematics <strong>Or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Passed the G.C.E. (A\/L) examination in any subject stream <strong>Or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Certificate in Computer Applications &amp; Skills (CCAS) or Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)- the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka <strong>Or<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Qualifications other than those listed above may be acceptable case by case to the Board of Study &amp; the Senate. On acceptance of the Board of Study, a person shall forthwith register as a DIT student of the University upon payment of prescribed registration and other fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Note: Those who are registered in any University as internal students are also eligible to apply for DIT<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><u>Application and selection process<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Through paper advertisement.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants are short-listed on educational qualifications. Only a selected number of applicants are called for the placement test \/ interview.<\/li>\n<li>A placement test or interview will be held to select potential applicants and to classify them into appropriate groups according to their performance at the test \/ interview<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>CURRICULUM<\/b><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 461px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\"><strong>Course Code<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"331\" style=\"width: 355px;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Subject Area<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT11011<\/td>\n<td width=\"369\" style=\"width: 355px;\">Introduction to Computer Applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT11022<\/td>\n<td width=\"369\" style=\"width: 355px;\">Computer Systems and Architectures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT11033<\/td>\n<td width=\"369\" style=\"width: 355px;\">System Analysis and Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT11043<\/td>\n<td width=\"369\" style=\"width: 355px;\">Introduction to Database Systems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT11052<\/td>\n<td width=\"369\" style=\"width: 355px;\">Mathematics for Computing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT11064<\/td>\n<td width=\"369\" style=\"width: 355px;\">Introduction to Web Technologies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT12074<\/td>\n<td width=\"369\" style=\"width: 355px;\">Introduction to Programming<span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT12083<\/td>\n<td width=\"369\" style=\"width: 355px;\">Object Oriented Concepts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT12093<\/td>\n<td width=\"331\" style=\"width: 355px;\">Networking and Security Essentials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"95\" style=\"width: 106px;\">DIT12105<\/td>\n<td width=\"331\" style=\"width: 355px;\">IT Project Development<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>TEACHING PANEL<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Dr. HACK Jayathilake\u2013 Course Director<br \/>Mr. WMDS Ekanayake\u2013 Course Coordinator<br \/>Prof. WJSK Weerakkody<br \/>Dr. (Mrs) WKGKS Weerasinghe<br \/>Mr. KLJ Lasantha<br \/>Mr. CP Herath<br \/>Mr. RDTN Rajarathne<br \/>Mrs. Nipuni Tharaki<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Download ~~<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ictm.wyb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/APPLICATION-DIT-Intake14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Application<\/a>| Student Handbook | <a href=\"http:\/\/ictm.wyb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/DipIT-Course-capsule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DIT - Course Capsule\">Course Capsule<\/a><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Diploma in Information Technology The Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) encompasses a thorough grounding in the fundamental skills as well as providing a theoretical understanding which is vital for an Information Technology Industry. 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