Bachelor of Science Honours in Engineering in Information and Communication Engineering

B.Sc. Honours in Information and Communication Engineering (ICE) is a unique undergraduate engineering degree programme offered by SLTC. This program will prepare students to be at the forefront of Information and Communication technologies that will dominate the world in years to come. This four-year graduate degree program is one of the most up to date BSc IT degrees in Sri Lanka and has been designed for students seeking career opportunities in software and telecommunication. As despite being a branch of engineering that is young, it has gained considerable popularity in an abbreviated time as an academic discipline of choice as well as a lucrative career option. Information and Communication engineering is one of the fastest growing industries in the world because of the role Information and Communication technologies serve in the modern life and in the future.

Being located in one of the strongest tech hubs in the world, Sri Lanka is ready to take advantage of the growth of its expanding software engineering in telecommunication industry. As an ICE graduate you will be part of the future world and the future of the country’s ICT industry.

In addition to the main areas of study, students are provided with a solid education in English, Ethical Practices and Management disciplines. All our students have to go through a compulsory training period with our industry partners as part of their curriculum. This provides them with a real-life experience into the IT industry before they graduate.

A minimum of two (2) Credit passes ("C") and one (01) Simple pass ("S") for Combined Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in one and the same sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent qualification.

The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Engineering in Information and Communication Engineering is intended to prepare graduates for career opportunities in Software engineering, Communication technologies, Networking, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Mobile Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), and Digital Systems Innovation. The programme focuses on a solid foundation of engineering principles, computing technologies, communication systems and industry-based practical training, fostering graduates who are able to design, develop, integrate, secure and manage modern digital solutions for the rapidly evolving ICT and technology sectors.

Graduates are capable of taking up professional career paths as Software Engineers, ICT Engineers, Network Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Cyber Security Engineers, Data Engineers, AI and Machine Learning Engineers, Mobile Application Developers, IoT Engineers, Systems Engineers, Communication Network Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Solution Architects, Technology Consultants, Project Engineers, Researchers and Entrepreneurs. The programme also provides a strong platform for postgraduate studies and advanced research in areas such as artificial intelligence, advanced networking, cloud infrastructure, cyber security, data science, wireless communications, smart systems, and emerging information and communication technologies, enabling graduates to become innovative professionals and technology leaders in both local and global digital industries.