APIIT City Campus - Colombo
APIIT Graduate School has announced the launching of six new postgraduate degree awards in the disciplines of Business and Computing. The new MBA and MSc postgraduate awards are internal British degree programmes awarded and validated by Staffordshire University, UK. APIIT Graduate School was established with the aim of producing highly competent professionals who are globally competitive in the relevant fields and contribute to the socio economic development of the country.
In order to achieve its mission, APIIT Graduate School now offers up-to-date, internationally recognized masters degree programmes with curricula adapted to the needs of the local industry and commerce.
Some of the unique features of the postgraduate programmes that are conducted at APIIT Graduate School are;
" Internal British Masters Degree: At APIIT Graduate School, students will be studying for an internal British MBA or MSc qualification. MBA programmes from the Business School and MSc Programmes from the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology are internal degrees from Staffordshire University, UK. All Masters awards are closely monitored by Staffordshire University to ensure that the quality standards are maintained. The Graduate School currently offers following masters degrees:
- MBA
- MBA Finance
- MBA HRM
- MSc in Technology Management
- MSc in Computer Science
- MSc in Software Engineering
- Excellent Student Support Services:
The APIIT graduate School provides a supportive study environment. Students are provided with individual assistance on academic matters through our mentoring system. In addition, personal supervisors are also assigned to advise and support the students in relation to their dissertations. Furthermore, students will have access to a range of Staffordshire University services including access to comprehensive online research databases.
Modern Infrastructure: APIIT Graduate School teaching facilities include a full-fledged library, comfortable lecture theatres, syndicate rooms, study rooms and extensive IT resources that are comparable to facilities available in developed countries. In addition, dedicated online facilities are available for students to access study materials and library resources.
Dr. Gayan Jayakody (Ph.D (UK)), the Programme Leader - Postgraduate awards at APIIT Graduate School explained several aspects a student should consider in deciding whether to pursue a postgraduate qualification. He emphasized the different approaches to master level teaching and the expectation of a master's level graduate."Studying for a postgraduate qualification is quite different to studying at undergraduate level. Mainly because the field of study will be much focused and much deeper and you will come to know your chosen field of study so well that you can be said to have mastered it. The nature of learning also differs. Unlike undergraduate studies, graduate studies require considerable amount of time spent on doing research and self studies. Generally, the examinations will be more open ended but requires a great deal of critical thinking, disseminate and sharing of ideas through writing and presenting."
He also mentioned that, pursuing a postgraduate degree program was a considerable investment of time and money. But the benefit of obtaining a postgraduated qualification that imparts relevant skills and knowledge would not only advance the potential to earn money in the long run but also enable the student to enjoy a higher level of job and career satisfaction. Furthermore, as a result of a student going through the master's level learning, students will become more skillful and confident in their chosen subject area.
With its strong international relations, global standards and single-minded focus on quality in higher education, APIIT has emerged as the higher education institute of choice to achieve one's dreams and career goals. Surely, it's more than a degree that you will receive at APIIT. Students wishing to experience the APIIT Advantage and register for the inaugural intake of the MBA and MSc programmes are advised to contact Erandi on 0777535393/ 2675060 or info@apiit.lk, or visit our state- of- the- art City Campus at 388, Union Place, Colombo 2 for assistance.
APIIT Law School to commence September intake
APIIT Law School which guarantees comprehensive legal education has announced the commencement of the September 2011 intake. The registration of students after A/ Levels for its high quality Internal British Degree in Law is open on a first come first served basis. The academic programmes for this intake have been scheduled for commencement on 26th September after a one- week orientation programme beginning on 19th September 2011.
Another batch of promising students will thus begin a unique journey towards acquiring a prestigious internal British Degree in Law, and will enjoy a rich educational experience. The APIIT Law School, which has a dedicated campus with state- of- the- art facilities making it Sri Lanka's most modern, vibrant and unique centre for legal education.
Internal Degree
APIIT Law School offers an internal British Degree in Law. The internal University Degrees are unique and have special characteristics. The quality assurance of internal degrees is not limited to final examinations; rather, quality assurance takes place over the full duration of the course encompassing all aspects such as adequacy of learning resources, competence of lecturers, quality of teaching, level of student support, effectiveness of assessment strategies, etc. The universities prescribe required standards for all these parameters and monitor the conduct of the programmes closely to ensure that the prescribed standards are maintained. As a result internal degrees are able to maintain high standards and, naturally, the graduates of internal degree programmes command greater respect and recognition.
International Standards
Staffordshire University in the UK, the Partner University of APIIT Law School, has more than 40 years of experience in legal education. Staffordshire University Law School is recognised as one of the best Law Schools in the UK. It was recently awarded top marks by the Quality Assurance Agency and the Solicitors Regulation Authority in the UK as one of the best providers of Legal Education for undergraduate, postgraduate and professional awards. APIIT Law School makes the most of this vast and in depth experience in legal education to maintain international standards and provide a superior learning experience to all its students.
Modern Law School
APIIT Law School is a purpose-built Law School consisting of state-of-the-art learning infrastructure such as a modern law library, moot court, specially designed lecture theatres, small-group tutorial rooms, IT laboratories and other support facilities. It is spacious with 17,000 square feet of floor area and is modelled on leading British Law Schools.
Comprehensive Law Library
A modern Law Library is central to legal education. The Law Library supports not only student learning of various disciplines but also extensive research by the students and staff during the teaching and learning process. The APIIT Law Library is being developed to meet the international standards, and requirements set by Staffordshire University, UK. In addition, students are provided with access to renowned electronic libraries and online resources of Staffordshire University.
Moot Court
The Moot Court is a unique feature of the APIIT Law School, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka. The Moot Court mimics a real life legal practice environment and allows students to argue hypothetical cases to improve their practice skills. Students will also be provided with opportunities to participate in mooting competitions nationally and internationally.The unique Moot Court at APIIT Law SchoolThe state- of the- art legal education environment
Outstanding Teaching Panel
The teaching panel comprises highly qualified and competent academics and practising lawyers. The full-time staff is supplemented by visiting lecturers from the universities and the Bar. Further, leading practitioners are invited to conduct seminars/ guest lectures on topics of special interest.
Unique Teaching Style
The teaching and learning take place through interactive lectures, small-group tutorial classes and workshops. Although the lectures cover course contents comprehensively, special emphasis is given to small-group tutorials where students actively participate in the learning process. To facilitate this teaching style, the APIIT Law School has several small tutorial rooms in addition to comfortable lecture theatres.
Exemplary Student Support
Poor student support is often a root cause of high failure rate in higher education. Lack of student support undermines students' morale and drives them from pillar to post in desperation. APIIT Law School stands to be different; with comprehensive student mentoring and counselling schemes, tutorial support, court/ parliament visits, and career guidance and job placement, APIIT Law School ensures that the students are fully supported throughout the programme and beyond.
APIIT Law School's achievements and high standards are its pride and nothing more is needed to guarantee that students do get a lot more than they invest and that when they leave the institution with a wealth of knowledge, skills and experiences. Surely, it's more than a degree that you will receive at APIIT Law School in keeping with the demands of modern legal professionals.
Students wishing to experience the APIIT Advantage and enrol for the next intake scheduled to commence in September 2011, are advised to contact Senani on 011 7675105, 077 299 1619 or info@apiit.lk, or visit our state- of- the- art APIIT Law School at Union Place, Colombo 2 for assistance. |
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