The Centre for Information Technology Education Services was established in February 2021 to facilitate a large intake of students for several Computing degrees and administer the delivery of courses offered by different Faculties in OUSL. The Centre is established with seed funding from AHEAD until permanent facilities are put in place and the necessary cadre positions are given. In 2021, The CITES enroll students for Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours degree programme which includes an exit point at Higher Diploma Level.

The CITES function as a facilitator between the students and staff involved in delivery of Computing degrees and the university.

All student queries should be posted in the help desk http://helpdesk.openlearn.lk first and if necessary directed to Manager/CITES who will direct them to relevant divisions in the University.

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Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours

The Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours (BSEHons) program prepares graduates for careers as software architects, engineers, system analysts, and QA engineers. Spanning four years, it follows ACM/IEEE curriculum guidelines and focuses on designing and implementing complex software systems while addressing constraints like cost and time. Core units include computer science, programming, software engineering, and Quality Assurance, with an emphasis on communication skills. The program is delivered in English and coordinated by the Center for IT Educational Services (CITES).