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Master of Science in Information Management

The Program

This programme is specially designed for graduates and members of professional bodies with managerial experience.

M.Sc. in Information Management gives the participants a real edge in modern business development and planning, using Information Technology tools. This programme guides students through a proven framework for integrating IT with business by developing a comprehensive Information Technology Strategic Plan. The Programme equips candidates with information literacy skills and the technical background necessary to function in an organization effectively in fast changing business environments with increasing use of computer networks, electronic publishing and the Internet. On completion of the Programme students will be able to utilize information systems effectively within organisations and to evaluate and select appropriate methods and technologies for representing, managing and disseminating information. This will enable the participants to develop a critical awarness of modern Information and Communication Technology in strategic management and decision making and decide on the IT infrastructure most relevant to the organization.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates applying for the M.Sc. Degree in Information Management shall have one of the following qualifications:

  1. A Bachelor of Science Degree in any field from a University in Sri Lanka.
  2. Any Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field from a recognized university or institute as approved by SLIIT.
  3. Membership of a recognized professional institute in a relevant field as approved by the SLIIT.
    Together with at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience at management level after having obtained the qualification mentioned in i, ii and iii above
This programme is jointly conducted with CIMA and CIMA Members who successfully complete the first year of the program are eligible to receive the special CIMA/SLIIT Postgraduate Diploma.

Core Modules  
  • Productivity Software for Managers
  • Managing Systems Development
  • Management Concepts for e-Business
  • IT for Strategic Planning
  • Design, Development and Management of IT Infrastructure
  • Enterprise Applications and Relation Management
  • Research Seminar
  • IT Project Management
  • Finance Systems in Business Processes
  • Research Project
Optional Modules  
  • Artificial Machine Intelligence
  • Image Processing
  • Advanced Graphics and Multimedia
  • Data Warehousing and Data Mining
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • E-Business and e-Commerce Applications
  • Mobile Communication
  • Parallel Computing
  • Neural Networks
  • Embedded System Design
  • Advanced Software Development Tools
  • Computer Applications for Organizations
  • Internet Business Application Development
  • Intelligent Systems
  • Knowledge Management
  • Bio Informatics