The document discusses the degree progress pathways at the University of Colombo School of Computing for students pursuing a BIT (Bachelor of Information Technology) degree. It outlines a multi-year pathway that begins with an aptitude test and one-year diploma program, followed by a two-year higher diploma or certificate program, culminating in a three-year BIT degree program. It also provides statistics on enrollment numbers, pass rates, and employment outcomes at each stage from 2000 to 2006, showing increasing interest and participation in the BIT program over time.

1. BIT Degree Progress Dr. Gihan Wikramanayake Deputy Director & BIT Academic Coordinator University of Colombo School of Computing

2. Best Academic Support Resources & Other Facilities BIT Possible Training Institutes Academia CMB/MRT/SJP/KLN Industry

3. Aptitude Test Semester 1 6 Months Path to BIT Non-ICT Professionals Basic ICT skills Junior Technicians Computer Application Assistants GCE A/L Alternate Qualifications UCCA One Year Diploma in IT Trainee Programmer IT Instructor Sales Executive End User Support

4. Two Years BIT Path Network Support Higher Diploma in IT Software Developer Systems Analyst One Year Diploma in IT Network Manager Software Engineer Systems Engineer Three Years Degree in IT Business Analyst Project Manager ICT Professional

5. Many students thought they could just do a degree! Need for an Aptitude Test? How To Enter 2000 2006 Sat 85% 90% Pass 70% 84% Apply 100% 100%

7. BIT Year 1 But Only Few Make an Attempt Many like to take Part Many Students Pass Diploma Mathematical Skills English Medium Computing without Practical 2,237 (63%) 15,924 6,208 (39%) 3,538 (22%) BIT BIT Year 1

8. UCSC has provided More Learning Support More & more are Interested in the Programme Few Sit All Exams 2001 2006 Sat Exam All 39% 46% Sat LMS All 30% 43% Apply All 50% 52% Apply One 78% 80% Registered 100% 100% Pass All 04% 12%

9. Open up opportunities to large number Year 1 Output 2,237 12% CIT/DIT 2,237 63% Not Ready 78% Certificate Number of beds Students b Pass b % BIT Output Registered 15,924 Sat All Exams 3,567

10. BIT Year 2 Easier to Proceed Do not manage Time Higher Diplomas 889 (70%) 2,927 Employment 1,752 (60%) 1,266 (43%) BIT Year 2 BIT Year 1

11. More Enrolled for HDIT 2002 2006 46% 12% 52% 80% 100% DIT BIT Year 1 Sat All 60% 62% Pass All 14% 11% Apply All 83% 77% Apply One 94% 91% Registered 100% 100%

12. Open up opportunities to large number Certificate Number of beds Students b Pass b % BIT Output Year 2 (ACI T/HDIT) 889 30 % Year 2 Output 2,927 ACIT/HDIT Registered

13. Real Test – Final Year Project Writing Skills Coding Skills Design Skills Testing Meet Client & Other Requirements Employment 1,299 394 (81%) 546 (42%) 485 (37%)

14. More Enrolled for BIT 2003 2006 46% 62% 12% 11% 52% 77% 80% 91% 100% 100% DIT HDIT Sat All 65% 39% Pass All 34% 15% Apply All 70% 49% Apply One 98% 94% Registered 100% 100%

15. Open up opportunities to large number Degree Output Female 38% 23% 63% - 70% - 81% BIT Output Year 3 (BIT) 546 394 81% Internal (CSS) 542 528 97 % Internal (CS) 104 87 84 %

16. More Graduates due to BIT BIT 394 4 CS 87 1 CSS 529 18 Over 1000