DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA

MBA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MBA IN EGOVERNANCE

MBA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The MBA in Information Technology (MBA in IT) postgraduate degree
program combines the very best of a general MBA with further specialist
knowledge in the application of Information Technology in management.
Conducted by a panel of experts drawn from the academia, industry, and
public sector, this program aims to integrate best practices in leadership,
management, and business processes to an IT professionals range of
skills. This postgraduate qualification is designed to produce the topnotch IT managers and business executives required by the fast
expanding Sri Lankan IT industry.
MBA in IT degree program now offers a specialization in Business
Analytics for students who can concentrate on applying data-driven
business intelligence to management. Students who do not wish to obtain
a specialization may pick a set of elective modules to match their
interests. Details of the specialization are as follows:

Business Analytics
The exponential growth of the data accumulated by the mankind has
resulted in the phenomenon commonly referred to as Big Data
large, complex data sets that are impossible to comprehend for
humans. A business organization can gain a competitive advantage
by unlocking the hidden insights in their big data. This specialization
explores the unique challenges and opportunities presented by big
data as well as their application to managerial decision making. Areas
of study under the specialization include emerging disciplines of data
science and business intelligence, enterprise information
management, analysis for managerial decision making, and
descriptive and predictive analytics. This specialization is useful for
managers who would like to apply data-driven business intelligence
to business decision-making at management, operation, and planning
levels of modern organizations.

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MBA IN EGOVERNANCE
In the modern Information Technology (IT) driven social and economic
space, activities of the public sector organizations need to be aligned with
the global trends in service and governance. The pivot for this
improvement is a capable, trained, and motivated human resource that
has the requisite knowledge and appreciation of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) in the service and management of
public sector organizations.
The MBA in eGovernance postgraduate degree program combines the
very best of a general MBA with further specialist knowledge in the area
of IT-enabled public sector service design, delivery, and management.
Conducted by a panel of experts drawn from the academia, industry, and
public sector, this degree program aims to integrate the best practices in
management, advanced business processes, and modern public sector
services to a professional who envisages leading eGovernance activities
of public sector organizations. This postgraduate qualification is
designed to produce the top-notch ICT specialists and eGovernance
project managers required by the fast modernizing public sector
organizations and services in Sri Lanka.

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COURSE MODULES AND PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The MBA in IT and MBA in eGovernance postgraduate degree programs
consists of a set of compulsory modules in business management and
information technology, a set of program/specialization specific
compulsory modules, elective modules, and a research study with a thesis
or a portfolio of projects. From this year onwards, students may complete
a portfolio of projects, as an alternative to the research study with a thesis.
The research study or portfolio of projects is expected to be in the area of
specialization.
The programs are structured as a six semester (two-year) degree program
with each semester consisting of 14 weeks of academic activities.
Lectures are held on Two/Three weekdays from 5.30 PM to 8.30 PM in
Colombo and on Saturdays at the University of Moratuwa. Lectures are
also supplemented with online interactions via Moodle, Google Hangout,
Skype, Lync, etc.
In a typical study program arrangement, the first three semesters consist
of taught course modules while the fourth and fifth semesters are a mix
of taught courses and research/portfolio. The final semester is used for
the research project and thesis writing or completion of a portfolio of
projects.
MBA in IT and MBA in eGovernance degree programs require a total of
64 credits for completion. Thus, these degree programs are the only ITrelated MBA programs in the country that satisfy the new Sri Lanka
Qualification Framework (SLQF) Level 8. Postgraduate Diploma (PG
Diploma) in Business Administration specializing in IT or eGovernance
degree program requires a total of 42 credits for completion (without the
research project components or portfolio of projects) and can be
completed in four semesters.
The following are the course modules of the program:

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Code
CS5191
CS5193
MN5201
MN5205
MN5206
MN5207
CS5101
CS5102
CS5103
CS5105
CS5192
CS6107
CS5183
CS5184

CS5104
CS5111
CS5112

Course Module
Credits
IT
Compulsory Management Modules
C
Communication and Presentation Skills
1.5
C
Teamwork and Negotiation Skills
1.5
C
Organizational Behaviour and Management
3
C
Economics for Business
3
C
Marketing Management
3
C
Accounting and Financial Management
3
Compulsory Information Technology Modules
C
IT Project Management
3
C
IT Policy and Planning
3
C
Information System Management
3
C
Information Security
3
Compulsory Research Modules
1
Skills for Research Project
2
C
1, 2
Research Project
20
C
Business Research Report - Portfolio Project1, 2
3
C
Human Resource Development for Service Industry 2
C
Portfolio Project1, 2
Program Specific, Specialization Specific, and Elective Modules
Management Information Systems
3
E
Networking and Communication
3
E
Internet Technologies
3
E

IT + BA

eGov

C
C
C
C
C
C

C
C
C
C
C
C

C
C
C
C

C
C
C
C

C
C
C

C
C
C

E
E
E

Code
CS5114
CS5115
CS5116
CS5117
CS5121
CS5122
CS5131
CS5132
CS5133
CS5141
CS5142
CS5143
CS5145
CS5151
CS5152
CS5153
CS5154
CS5155
CS5161

Course Module
E-Commerce; Principles and Infrastructure
IT Procurement Management
IT and Society
Visual Application Development
Enterprise Information Management
Descriptive and Predictive Analytics
Enterprise Information Management - Portfolio
Project1, 2
Descriptive and Predictive Analytics - Portfolio
Project1, 2
Business Intelligence - Portfolio Project1, 2
IT Project Management - Portfolio Project1, 2
IT Policy and Planning - Portfolio Project1, 2
Information System Management - Portfolio Project1, 2
Information Security - Portfolio Project1, 2
Public Sector Management
e-Government Concepts
Interoperability and Integration in e-Government
Legal Frameworks for e-Governance
e-Development Case Studies
Public Sector Management - Portfolio Project1, 2
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Credits
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

IT
E
E
E
E
E
E

IT + BA
E
E
E
E
C
C
C

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1.5
1.5
3

C
C
C
C
C

eGov
E
C
E

C
C
C
C
C
C
C

Code
CS5162
CS5163
CS5164
CS5172
CS5173
CS5181
CS5182
CS5185
CS5250
CS5251
CS5253
CS5401
CS5431
CS5450
CS5618
CS5814
CS5850
MN5202
MN5208

Course Module
e-Government Concepts - Portfolio Project1, 2
Interoperability and Integration in e-Government Portfolio Project1, 2
e-Development and Legal Framework - Portfolio
Project1, 2
Concepts in Media and Communication
Special Topics in eGovernance and ICT4D
Business Cases in Information Technology - Portfolio
Project1, 2
Business Cases in Business Analytics - Portfolio
Project1, 2
Business Cases in e-Government - Portfolio Project1, 2
Human Computer Interaction
Local Language Computing
Software Quality
System and Network Design
Systems Audit and Vulnerability Assessment
System and Network Administration
Business Intelligence
IT Law
e-Learning
Analysis for Managerial Decision Making
Strategic Management
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Credits
3
3

IT

IT + BA

eGov
C
C

1.5
1.5
3

E
E
C

3
3
1.5
1.5
1.5
3
3
1.5
3
3
1.5
3
3

C
C
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
C
C

E
E
E
E
E
E
C
E
E
C
C

Code
MN5214
MN5215
Key:
BA CeGov EIT 1 2-

Course Module
Human Resource Management
Supply Chain Management

Credits
3
3

IT
E
E

IT + BA
E
E

eGov
E
E

Business Analytics specialization

Compulsory module
eGovernance degree program
Elective module
Information Technology degree program
Not applicable for students taking the PG Diploma
Students may take either a Research Project or a Portfolio of Projects

Note: Offering of a particular socialization or a degree program is subject to having the minimum number of
registrations.

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RESOURCE PERSONS
The MBA in IT and MBA in eGovernance postgraduate degree programs
are conducted by senior academics of the University of Moratuwa with
research specializations in specific study areas complemented by
specialists from the industry.
Prof. Gihan Dias
BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MSc (UCSB), PhD (UCD), MIE(SL), CEng
Professor, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Prof. Sanath Jayasena

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MSc (UIUC), PhD (UIUC), MIE(SL), CEng
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Ms. Vishaka Nanayakkara

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), Tech Licentiate (Chalmers),
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Shantha Fernando

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MPhil (Moratuwa), PhD (Delft), MIE (SL), MIEE
(London), CEng
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Chandana Gamage

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MEng (AIT), PhD (Monash), MIE (SL), CEng
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Chathura De Silva

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MEng (NTU), PhD (NUS), MIE (SL), CEng
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Shehan Perera

BSc Hons (Colombo), MSc (NDSU), PhD (NDSU)
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Rapti de Silva

BA Hons (Virginia), MSc (Virginia), PhD (Syracuse),
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Malaka Walpola

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MS (FIU), PhD (FIU)
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Chinthana Wimalasuriya

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MS (Oregon), PhD (Oregon), AMIE (SL)
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Dilum Bandara

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MS (CSU), PhD (CSU)
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Indika Perera

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MBS (Colombo), MSc (Moratuwa), PhD (St Andrews),
PGDBM (Colombo), AMIE (SL)
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Dulani Meedeniya

BSc Hons (Peradeniya), MSc (Moratuwa), PhD (St Andrews)
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Dr. Surangika Ranathunga

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MSc (Moratuwa), PhD (Otago)
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Mr. Nalin Karunasinghe

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MEng (NUS)
Senior Lecturer, Dept of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Prof. Ananda Jayawardena

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MSc (UK), PhD (UK), FIE (SL), CEng
Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Prof. Asoka Perera

BSc Eng (Moratuwa), MSc (Lough), PhD (Lough), MIE (SL), CEng
Professor, Dept of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa

Prof. Chandana Perera

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MEng (AIT), DEng (AIT), MIE (SL), CEng
Professor, Dept of Management of Technology, University of Moratuwa
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Dr. Prathibha Mahanamahewa

LLB Hons (Colombo), LLM Hons (Melbourne), PhD (Queensland), Attorney-at-Law
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo

Mr. Ajith Colonne

BSc (Colombo), MA(Colombo), MBA(SJP)
Management Consultant

Mr. Mario Fonseka

FCMA, Dip Marketing (UK), FSCMA, MBA (PIM)
Corporate Trainer / Management Consultant, Good 2 Great Consulting (Pvt) Ltd

Mr. Chaminda Hettiarachchi

BSc Eng (Peradeniya), MBA (LUMS, Pakistan), MBA (Esslingen)
Management Consultant

Mr. Mahesh Jayasinghe

BSc (Colombo), MBA (Colombo), CIMA (Associate), DTM
CEO, Colombo City College

Mr. Mangala P Wickremasinghe

BSc (Peradeniya), MSc (Colombo), MBA-IT (Moratuwa)
Head of Payment Cards & Electronic Delivery Channels, Hatton National Bank PLC

Mr. Janaka Kumarasinghe

BCom (Sp) (Colombo), MSc (NUS), FIPM (SL)
HRM Consultant/Director, Kent Ridge (Pvt) Ltd

Col. Faiz-ur Rahman

BE (Madras), MSc (Cranfield), MILT, FCMI, FIM (SL)
Chairman, DHL Global Forwarding Lanka Pvt. Ltd.

Mr. Nujith Samarawickrema

BCom (Delhi), MBA (India), MILT, FIM (SL)
Head of Customer Program Management, Capitol AEI (Pvt) Ltd

Mr. Chandrasiri Weerasekera

BSc Eng Hons (Moratuwa), MBA (PIM), MBCS (UK), SCSSP (USA), MIE (SL), CEng
IT Consultant

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The MBA in IT and MBA in eGovernance postgraduate degree programs
requires a prospective candidate to fulfill the following eligibility criteria
for course enrollment.

An Honours Bachelors degree of the University of Moratuwa

with a minimum period of experience of one (01) year;

Any other four-year degree from a recognized University with a

minimum period of experience of one (01) year as may be
approved by the Senate;

Any other three-year degree from a recognized University with a

minimum period of experience of two (02) years as may be
approved by the Senate;

Any recognized category of membership of a recognized

Professional Institute, obtained through an academic route, with
a minimum period of experience of two (02) years as may be
approved by the Senate

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SELECTION PROCESS
The selection to the MBA in IT and MBA in eGovernance postgraduate
degree programs is through an open competitive process. The applicants
educational qualifications, professional qualifications, commitment to
advanced study, demonstrated aptitude for business analysis, potential for
career development in the managerial track, English language skills
required for preparation of study/analysis outcomes and knowledge
dissemination, and academic/professional references all contribute to the
evaluation of a candidate. Following are the specific steps involved in the
selection process:
1. Each applicant is evaluated for the conformity with the applicable
eligibility criteria based on the information provided with the
application. All applicants satisfying the eligibility criteria will be
invited to a selection test.
2. The applicants who satisfied the eligibility criteria will appear for
an online selection test of one-hour duration and a writing skills
evaluation test of 30-minutes duration. The selection test
consisting of multiple-choice, short-answer and similar questions
will examine the applicants knowledge in areas such as Current
Affairs, General Knowledge, IQ, English Language, and
Mathematical proficiency. All applicants who are successful at
the selection test will be invited to a selection interview.
3. The applicants who were successful in the selection test will face
an interview of 10-15 minute duration by an interview panel of
not less than three persons. The interview will ascertain the
applicants suitability and competency for the study program.
4. Based on the marks received by each applicant for the selection
test and the selection interview, the applicants will be ranked and
placed into a Selected Candidates List and a Waiting List.
After the completion of the selection process, all applicants will
be informed of their application status. If an applicant from the
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Selected Candidates List fails to enroll in the study program

within the stipulated period, that opportunity will be afforded to
an applicant from the Waiting List.

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COURSE FEE AND PAYMENT STRUCTURE

The course fee for the MBA in IT and MBA in eGovernance programs
can be paid in full at the commencement of the course or in installments
during the course duration.

Full Payment - Rs. 375,000/- (by 15th December 2014)

OR

First installment Rs. 175,000/- (by 15th December 2014)

Second installment Rs. 150,000/- (by 01st August 2015)
Third installment Rs. 50,000/- (by 01st March 2016)

Above course fee includes Annual Academic Registration Fees,

Semester Examination Fees, and a Library Deposit of Rs. 2,500/-.
Government taxes (NBT at 2%) must be paid in addition to the above
course fee.

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HOW TO APPLY
1. Fill up the online application form at http://postgrad.cse.mrt.ac.lk,
submit and print the completed application.
2. Pay the application-processing fee.
The application processing fee of Rs. 1,000/- may be paid either
to University Shroff (weekdays from 9.00 AM to 12.30 PM and
1.30 PM to 3.00 PM) or as a payin voucher of Rs. 1,000/obtainable at any Bank of Ceylon branch by paying Rs. 1,000/- to
the credit of University of Moratuwa A/C No. 306836.
3. Submit printed and signed Application with a copy of the
application processing fee receipt before the application deadline.
Send the completed application by registered post to:
MBA Course Coordinator,
Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering,
University of Moratuwa,
Katubedda,
Moratuwa 10400.
Or
Hand in the completed application to
MBA Course Assistant
Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering,
University of Moratuwa
4. Arrange for Letters of Recommendation.
You are required to provide two (02) Letters of Recommendation.
Ensure that your Letters of Recommendation requests are handed
over to the relevant recommender.
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Recommenders can directly send the letters to Dept. of CSE or

you can collect it in a sealed envelope from the recommender and
include in the application packet.
Signed Application, a copy of the Application Processing Fee
Receipt, and Letters of Recommendation must reach the
Department of CSE by the application deadline.
5. Prepare the Application Pack and bring to the selection test.
o Copy of completed Application Form
o Completed Letter of Consent Form from the employer (if
applicable)
o Certificates
and
copies
of
academic/professional
qualifications, membership of professional institutes
o Letter of sponsorship (if applicable)
o Updated Curriculum Vitae of the applicant
o Copy of the application processing fee receipt

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