The Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT), a pioneer in providing British higher education in Sri Lanka since 1990, is offering an opportunity for its undergraduate students to gain invaluable professional exposure at multinational and local blue-chip companies.
As part of the University of Westminster undergraduate degree, IIT students following BEng (Hons) Software Engineering, BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (specialising in Mobile and Web Computing; Games and Computer Graphics Development; or Multimedia Computing disciplines) and the BA (Hons) Business Management programs will be provided a one year industrial placement (internship) at renowned organizations.
Dean of IIT, Naomi Krishnarajah said that the industrial placement enables the student to understand the corporate environment and realistic preview of the ‘world of work, learn new skills and apply what was taught during the course.
“The exposure also enriches the students experience in making career path decisions after graduation and mesh into the corporate world with ease,” Ms. Krishnarajah said.
“The educational foundation laid at IIT and co-curricular activities it offers, helps students to discover their potential. IIT also provides an environment for students to develop creative, entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
Senior Lecturer and Course Leader at IIT, Ms. Shyani Siriwardene said, “This internship is undertaken during the third year of the degree programme and provides students with an invaluable opportunity to gain practical competencies and skills to complement the knowledge gained. Job experience, networking, academic insight and professional understanding are just some of the many benefits that an internship can provide.
“Students are placed in prestigious organizations in and around Colombo. Those who have undergone this internship have found that it has added great value to their degree program,” she said.