Welcome to the Faculty of Information Technology of the Horizon College of Business and Technology (HCBT). We are pleased to know that you have decided to pursue a course in Information Technology, one of the most diverse and appealing fields within this century. Information Technology, as an academic stream, is concerned with issues related to advocating for users and meeting their needs within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies.

The demand for the IT Professionals is on the rise, both locally and globally. Information Technology and Information Communications Technology play a crucial role in the Sri Lankan and global job-market place creating hundreds and thousands of job opportunities in diverse industrial sectors including IT, ICT, both locally and globally. To cater to this requirement currently, we offer two degree programmes B.Sc. (Honours) in Information Technology and B.Sc. (Honours) in Network & Mobile Computing, both streams allowing students to enter into a lucrative job-marketplace on successful completion.

Establishing a skilled computing workforce is essential to the long term economic stability of the country and can provide Sri Lankan students long-term, recession-resilient employment opportunities. The Faculty of Information Technology at the HCBT will meet the challenge. At Horizon, we provide a modern teaching and learning atmosphere that includes state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment in which students and lecturers interact via computer-based learning tools. This paperless environment allows students to access their learning material from anywhere using an Internet connection.

Whether you are interested in creating computer games, defending cyberspace, building computer networks, or finding computing solutions to business challenges, you have come to the right place. To start in the industry you need to have pre-requisite educational qualifications as per the job position, such as a diploma or a degree. If you are just after O/L’s or A/L’s, developing your soft skills such as language proficiency and communication is just as important as your technical skills to become eligible for employment. Developing your technical skills is the key to get in to the IT career path you desire. This can be accomplished through many different channels like Diplomas, Degrees and Professional certifications”

This is my invitation to you to come to the Faculty of Information Technology for an undergraduate education that is second to none. You will find a Campus reputed for its academic excellence and the wonderful atmosphere it enjoys. I look forward to seeing you in Horizon Campus. Thank you again for visiting our web page. Whether you are a prospective student, parent, alumni, or if you are just interested in computing technology, we hope you will visit us here on campus.