Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) – UCSC

The Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programme is designed for school leavers who wish to build strong ICT foundations. It develops essential computer application skills together with analytical thinking and communication abilities needed for higher studies and modern careers.
The programme also integrates Mathematics and English for ICT as key supporting subjects to strengthen students’ overall learning.

Description

Overview

The Foundation in Information Technology (FIT) programme is a pre-degree course designed to prepare students for university education. It is suitable for school leavers from any Advanced Level stream who wish to strengthen their foundation in ICT, English communication, and Mathematics. Many students who enter degree programmes, especially external degrees, face difficulties due to weaknesses in these areas. The FIT programme was developed to address this gap by improving computer literacy, analytical thinking, and communication skills required for higher education.

In addition, FIT serves as an alternative pathway for students who do not possess Advanced Level qualifications but wish to enroll in the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) programme, provided they have completed studies up to the Ordinary Level. It also functions as a valuable certification for school leavers and job seekers to demonstrate their ICT knowledge and skills. Upon successful completion of the programme assessments, participants receive a certificate issued by the University of Colombo School of Computing (UCSC), one of the most reputable ICT education institutions in Sri Lanka.

Course Outline Course Brochure
FIT 103: ICT Applications
  • F103-1: Computing for the Society
  • F103-2: Introduction to Computers
  • F103-3: Word Processing for Electronic Documents
  • F103-4: Spreadsheets for Calculation
  • F103-5: Multimedia and Electronic Presentation
  • F103-6: Data and Databases
  • F103-7: The Internet and Web Applications
  • F103-8: Fundamentals of Programming
F203: English for ICT
  • Pronunciation-phonetics
  • Morphological Awareness
  • Recognizing Nouns, Verbs and Articles
  • Recognizing Adjectives and Adverbs
  • Listening Skill Development
  • Prepositions and Conjunctions
  • Developing Oral Skills
  • Introduction to General and Academic Vocabulary
  • Reported Speech
  • Conditional Sentences
  • Developing Reading Skills
  • Understanding the Mechanics of Writing
  • Introduction to the Process of Writing
  • Introduction to Technical Writing
  • General Language Skills
FIT 303: Mathematics for ICT
  • Introduction to Numbers and Arithmetic
  • Indices and Logarithms
  • Number systems
  • Ratios and Proportions
  • Algebraic Expressions
  • Equations
  • Inequalities
  • Measurements
  • Sets
  • Relations
  • Functions
  • Common functions and their Graphs
  • Introduction to mathematical reasoning
  • Fundamentals of Statistics
  • Introduction to Probability

 

Academic Activites
Theory LessonsPractcal LessonsAssessments
  • Lectures
  • Lesson Notes
  • Tutorials
  • References
  • Self-Study
  • In Class Practical
  • Group Activities
  • Field Visits
  • Projects
  • In Class Tests
  • Written Exam
  • Practical Test
  • Assignment
  • Quiz
  • Presentation
Programe Cost

* Flexible payment options available. Conditions apply.

Payment Plan
Course Fee
LKR 24,000


Admission Fee
LKR 1,000

Payment Plan
Course Fee
6 monthly installments of Rs.4,000


Admission Fee
LKR 1,000