Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BScIT)

Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

The design and implementation of BScIT offers new challenges when compared to the traditional computing environment. The recent emergence of global business,new technologies for data processing and data communication / networking environment, equip specialized science graduates to focus on professional careers in Information Technology. The BScIT program has been developed to provide the students with adequate theoretical and practical knowledge which will enable them to effectively participate in solving the complex problem of the IT industry.The Diploma program will prepare thecandidates to advance, and to support positions such as administrative assistants,executive secretaries or office administrators in various large corporate and banking sectors. The program will equip the candidates in the areas of information processing, report writing, presentations, executive secretarial support, handling the database and understanding the system analysis and design in management. SMU's IT programs intend to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the vital area of Information Technology.

Primary objectives of this program:

• Imparting knowledge of computer and programming logic environment in IT.
• Knowledge of advanced IT applications in different business sectors.
• To equip students with the technical knowledge required for an IT professional to handle multi-tasking and multi-programming situations and to assess and develop computer based solutions.

Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent / 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education.

Minimum duration:

1 year (2 semesters) for DIT

3 years (6 semesters) for BScIT

Maximum duration:

2 years for DIT

6 years for BScIT

Career opportunities:

• System Analyst
• Application Programmer
• System Programmer
• Database Administrator

Minimum counseling and hands-on experience at Learning Centres: 200 hrs/semester.

Program Structure:

Provision for lateral entry to second semester of BSc IT:

Eligibility:

• 10+2 and Six months Computer Course from a reputed institution*. OR
• 3 year Diploma in CS or ECE or IT from a State Board of Technical Education.OR
• 3 year Diploma from a State Board of Technical Education and six month computer course from a reputed institution*.

Note: In this Lateral Entry Scheme, students have to appear and pass the First Semester Examination. Books of First semester will be supplied by the University and Internal Assessment will be completed at the Learning Centre.

Diploma in Information Technology

After successful completion of first two semesters of BScIT, if a student wishes to  iscontinue the program, such a student

shall be awarded the Diploma in Information Technology Certificate as an exit qualification. Provision for Re-entry to Third semester of BScIT

Eligibility: DIT of SMU (Revised Spring 2009)

Minimum duration: 2 years (4 semesters)

Maximum duration: 4 years

Note: A maximum gap of one year is allowed for the student to get admitted under this scheme after completion of DIT.