The Department of Software Engineering is the largest department of the Faculty of Computing. It offers industry-focused, local, and international degree programs in relation to the most demanding skills in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Web & Mobile Application Development. From the institution’s inception to today, thousands of high-calibre graduates are produced, and they are employed in leading IT-related industries in Sri Lanka and overseas. The department’s key focus is to identify the students’ potential & empower and transform them into globally competitive graduates with the right skills, knowledge, and attitudes to achieve their dream careers. The department is comprised of faculty academic staff with high academic achievements and research backgrounds and visiting staff from the industry to teach cutting-edge technology and industry best practices.
Department Head's Message
The Department of ISS was established with the main focus of producing graduates who are skilful in both IT and business domains. In the current industry context, this blend is highly recognized and offered a variety of employment and research opportunities. Our core curricula are in line with the required academic standards and industry expectations. The faculty academic staff consists of internal members, visiting staff (academic and industry) and foreign faculty. Currently, our department offers bachelor’s level degrees in the field of Information Systems discipline. With the state-of-the-art facility at the NSBM Green University premises, students will get exposure to the latest technologies and facilities required for their academic and non-academic activities. We at ISS take all the measures to provide a positive academic environment to our students and carefully monitor and guide them throughout their academic journey.
Dr. Mohamed Shafraz
Head / Senior Lecturer
Academic Staff
Department News
On top of regular academic activities, the Department of Software Engineering organizes and conducts Industry Preparation Training Programs (IPT) and placements, Tech Talks, Hackathon, and Software Competitions to enhance the technical skills of the undergraduates. Academia, industry, alumni, and undergraduates are involved in collaborative discussions to make them employable graduates.
Student Life
Students are empowered to organize and conduct technology & innovations-related forums such as events hosted by Google, Microsoft, and other Open-Source technologies. Green.EXE and Green Hackathon are some key annual events hosted by the Department to exhibit and recognize the undergraduates’ innovations. The Department created a collaborative culture among undergraduates to bridge the gap between the knowledge level and the skills by knowledge sharing sessions led by the student communities and industry experts.
Department Head
Dr. Mohamed Shafraz
011 544 6012
hod.csse@nsbm.ac.lk / Dr. Mohamed Shafraz
New Enrollments
Tell: +94 (11) 544 5000
Email: inquiries@nsbm.ac.lk
WhatsApp: +94 71 244 5000
Department Secretary
Mr. Vimukthi Nilupul
011 544 6003
csse@nsbm.ac.lk/ vimukthi.n@nsbm.ac.lk