1. MSc IT Courses from Sikkim Manipal University
Information Technology has been the greatest agent for change of this century and promises to
play this role even more dramatically in the coming decades. IT is changing every aspect of
human life-
communication
1. Trade Manufacturing Services Culture
2. Entertainment
3. Education
4. Research
5. National defence
6. Global security
Why Information Technology?
1. According to NASSCOM, the Indian IT-BPO sector is aiming to reach a target of US$ 60
billion in exports and US$ 73 billion-US$ 75 billion in overall software and services
revenues by 2010.
2. With small and mid-sized businesses driven by the increased use of technology, India's
information and communication technology market is estimated to grow 20.3 per cent
annually to reach US$ 24.3 billion by 2011.
Career Prospects
At the aspired levels of growth, IT-BPO will employ about 2.5 to three million professionals
directly in the sector, account for direct investment of about US$10 to US$15 billion and
contribute seven to eight percent of the national GDP by 2010
SMU-DE has identified that the need of the day is to provide IT education that encompasses
world-class curriculum which is also industry focused.
Diploma in Information Technology:
The programme is geared towards realizing the following objectives -
1. Equipping students with the technical knowledge required for an IT environment.
2. Developing skills in understanding IT applications in various corporate business and
banking sectors.

2. 3. Understanding, in brief, concepts of computer programming, operating systems,
internet and multimedia.
4. Refining written and interpersonal communication skills.
BSc in information Technology Course:
1. Imparting knowledge of computer and programming logic environment in IT.
2. Knowledge of advanced IT applications in different business sectors.
3. 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.
MSc in Information Technology (MSc IT distance):
The programme aims at realizing the following objectives-
1. To equip postgraduate students with an integrated set of skills that will allow them to
develop their professional careers in Information Technology.
2. To equip students with the theoretical and practical knowledge that is necessary to
enable them to understand the design of complex computer applications/ science
3. The programme also prepares students to embrace future developments in the field and
has a demonstrated professional relevance
4. The programme helps students to acquire the latest skills and build their future
capabilities using world-class technology. At the end of this programme, the student will
possess a strong foundation of computer systems and information technology
5. Dexterity in advanced programming languages; power to build sophisticated software
for wide area of applications
6. Skills to work with higher end applications in internet technologies; also managerial
ability to analyze, design, develop and to maintain software development.