BSc (Honours) in Computer Networks – UGC

BSC (HONS) IN COMPUTER NETWORKS

Approved by Ministry of Higher Education – OFFERED BY NSBM

Duration - 4 Years (Full time)

BSc (Honours) in Computer Networks programme at NSBM Faculty of Computing is carefully designed in line with the latest ACM and IEEE guidelines for Computer Networks undergraduate awards and aims to produce competent and well-moulded computer professionals who are capable of developing systems usable across the globe having the ability to evolve with trends of technologies and business.

This is a four-year degree programme that aims to produce graduates with required skills and knowledge in the core and emerging subject areas in Computer Networks. Students also undergo compulsory industry training in the third year and in the fourth year, students are provided with knowledge and understanding of diverse subject domains and an individual award project that allow them to showcase their learning over the years.

KEY FEATURES

UGC Approved 4-year honours degree
A diverse choice of elective modules to choose from, in their final year of studies, to cater to individual preferences and ambitions
Includes mandatory industry placement and supervised research projects element
Focuses on infusing knowledge and skills to develop and maintain Computer Networks within an organization or between organizations

Aims of the Program

Develop the confidence to use the latest concepts to design and develop network solutions for an organization / individual
Develop lone learning aptitude to acquire new knowledge required for an assignment which associated with novel concepts
Admire intellectual works of others and to abide by industry norms and ethics stipulated by professional bodies
Satisfy the academic criteria required for the membership of professional institutions

PROGRAMME CONTENTS

Year 1

Introduction to Computer Science
Mathematics for Computing
Programming in Python
Professional Development
Data communications and networks
Object-Oriented Programming with Java
Algorithms and Data structures
Computer Architecture
Database Management Systems
Web-Based Application Development

Year 2

Computer Networks
Systems Analysis and Design
Statistics for Computing
Development of Enterprise Applications I
Human-Computer Interaction
Network Management
Voice and Video over IP
Network systems configuration and administration
Network Security
Operating Systems

Year 3

Internship
Information Assurance and Security
Social Issues and Professional Practice
Wireless Technologies and Network Programming
Advanced Mathematics for Computing
IT Project Management
IT Audit and Control
Enterprise Architecture
Advanced Routing and Switching
Service provider systems and networks
Cryptography

Year 4

CN Honours Award Project
Platform-Based Development
Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Internet of Things
Business Policy and Strategy
Enterprise Networks
E-Business Application Development
Entrepreneurship
Management Information Systems
Embedded Systems
Disaster Recovery and High availability Techniques
Intrusion Prevention, Detection & Response
Parallel and Distributed Computing

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Option 1

At least three (3) simple passes (S) in the Physical Sciences stream or Engineering Technology stream in one sitting at the GCE A/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification.

Option 2

At least three (3) simple passes (S) in any stream in one sitting at the GCE A/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification, and:
- A Credit pass (C) in Mathematics at the GCE O/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification.
- Completion of the bridging programme approved by the Specified Authority.

Exemption Criteria:

Students who have obtained a Simple pass (S) for ICT along with two other simple passes at the GCE A/L Examination are exempted from the bridging programme. However, such students must still possess a Credit pass (C) in Mathematics at the GCE O/L Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or an equivalent qualification.

Pearson Edexel, Cambridge International Examinations with above Option 1, 2 and Exemption Criteria

G.C.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK (London A/L).
International Advanced Level examination conducted by Pearson Edexel, UK.
G.S.E Advanced Level examination conducted by Cambridge International Examination, UK