About Electronic and Automation Course
This program is specially designed for practicing engineers in the Electronics, Electronics Technology, and Automation industry as well for fresh bachelor graduates who are aiming a career in those areas. The program will provide a sound knowledge, versatility, and make the students updated in these respective areas of study. The course starts with the PG Diploma; the first year, three-semester program, which includes the taught courses, assignments, projects, and presentations. Students will learn thoroughly about electronic system design, controller synthesis and implementation, embedded systems, microcontroller-PLCs-FPGA based designs with hands on exercises. After successful completion of the PG Diploma, students are eligible to carryout a research project over a duration of one year on part-time basis in order to pursue the MSc degree.
The minimum eligibility requirements to follow the prescribed programme leading to the Postgraduate Diploma, is one of the following qualifications:
- The Degree of Bachelor of the Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa specializing in Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/Computer Engineering, OR
- Any other engineering degree of at least four years full-time duration or equivalent, from a recognized University, in a relevant field as may be judged by the Faculty of Engineering and approved by the Senate, OR
- Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute, obtained through an academic route, with a minimum of one year of recognized appropriate experience obtained after the membership, as may be approved by the Senate, subject to successful performance in the placement examination of the programme, OR
- A minimum three year full-time degree from a recognized University, specializing in a relevant field, and a minimum one year experience in a relevant field after graduation, both as may be judged by the Faculty of Engineering and approved by the Senate, subject to successful performance in the placement examination of the programme.
Course Fees
PG Diploma tuition fees can be paid in not more than 3 instalments. And also tuition fees for each semester has to be paid before the semester begins.
MSc tuition fees should be paid before the commencement of the MSc research project.
All payments should be maid in favour of the “Bursar University of Moratuwa” Bank of Ceylon Account 70993353. Payments can also be made easily at the Shroff’s counter of the University of Moratuwa.
**Important
Please avoid ATM deposits. ONLINE fund transfers are available only from BOC accounts.
If you are going to pay through a cheque please hand over the cheque to Mr. Damith Kandage.
Course fees applicable for year 2022 (14th Intake).
| At Registration | Prior to the Commencement of 2nd Semester | Prior to the Commencement of 3rd Semester | Prior to the Commencement of Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee = Rs. 1,000.00 Examination Fee = Rs. 500.00 Refundable Library Deposit = Rs. 2,500.00 1st Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 150,000.00 | 2nd Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 100,000.00 | 3rd Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 75,000.00 | M.Sc. Tuition Fee = Rs. 100,000.00 |
Course fees applicable for year 2020 (13th Intake).
| At Registration | Prior to the Commencement of 2nd Semester | Prior to the Commencement of 3rd Semester | Prior to the Commencement of Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee = Rs. 1,000.00 Examination Fee = Rs. 500.00 Refundable Library Deposit = Rs. 2,500.00 1st Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 150,000.00 | 2nd Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 100,000.00 | 3rd Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 75,000.00 | M.Sc. Tuition Fee = Rs. 100,000.00 |
Course fees applicable for year 2019 (12th Intake).
| At Registration | Prior to the Commencement of 2nd Semester | Prior to the Commencement of 3rd Semester | Prior to the Commencement of Research |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee = Rs. 1,000.00 Examination Fee = Rs. 500.00 Refundable Library Deposit = Rs. 2,500.00 1st Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 150,000.00 | 2nd Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 100,000.00 | 3rd Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 75,000.00 | M.Sc. Tuition Fee = Rs. 100,000.00 |
Taught Modules
A selected combination of the following subject modules are taught in the first year of the course in which the student earns PG Diploma.
|
Code |
Category |
Credits |
Subject |
Examiner |
|
EN 5000 |
C |
3.0 |
Electronic Systems |
Dr. M.D.R. Nayanasiri (Visiting) |
|
EN 5500 |
C |
3.0 |
Computer Systems |
Dr. A.A. Pasqual |
|
EN 5001 |
C |
3.0 |
Electronic Control Systems |
Dr. S.R. Munasinghe |
|
EN 5002 |
C |
3.0 |
Power Electronics and Applications |
Dr. M.D.R. Nayanasiri (Visiting) |
|
EN 5903 |
C |
4.0 |
Mini Research Project |
All senior academic staff - DENTC |
|
EN 5905 |
C |
6.0 |
Design Project |
All senior academic staff - DENTC |
|
EN 5101 |
C |
3.0 |
Digital Control Systems |
Dr. S.R. Munasinghe |
|
EN 5102 |
C |
3.0 |
Digital Systems Design |
Dr. A.A. Pasqual, Dr. S. Thayaparan |
|
EN 5003 |
E |
2.0 |
Industrial Electronics |
Dr. J.G. Samarawickrama |
|
EN 5004 |
E |
2.0 |
Electronic Devices |
Mr. A.T.L.K. Samarasinghe |
|
EN 5005 |
E |
2.0 |
Medical Electronics |
Dr. N.W.N. Dayananda |
|
EN 5006 |
E |
2.0 |
Electronic Product Development |
|
|
EN 5202 |
E |
2.0 |
Electronic Circuit Design |
Dr. M.D.R. Nayanasiri (Visiting) |
|
EN 5203 |
E |
2.0 |
Computer Control Systems |
|
|
EN 5007 |
E |
2.0 |
Advanced Instrumentation |
Dr. C.U.S. Edussooriya |
|
EN 5752 |
E |
2.0 |
Special Topics in Electronics |
Dr. T.S.N. Charles |
|
EN 5103 |
E |
3.0 |
Digital Electronics and Applications |
Dr. J.G. Samarawickrama |
|
EN 5008 |
E |
2.0 |
RF Circuit Design |
Mr. A.T.L.K. Samarasinghe |
|
EN 5450 |
E |
3.0 |
Digital Signal Processing |
Dr. S. Thayaparan |
|
EN 5204 |
E |
3.0 |
Vision Based Automation |
Dr. A.A. Pasqual, Dr. B.K.R.P. Rodrigo |
|
EN 5009 |
E |
2.0 |
Advanced Optoelectronics |
|
|
CS 5414 |
E |
3.0 |
Current Topics in Computer Networks |
Dr. P.G.V. Dias |
|
CS 5424 |
E |
3.0 |
Wireless Networks |
Prof. S.A.D. Dias |
|
EE 5018 |
E |
2.0 |
Robust Control of DC Servo Motors |
Dr. L. Udawatte |
|
ME5103 |
E |
3.0 |
Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
Dr. U.P. Kahangamage |
|
ME5120 |
E |
3.0 |
Computer-Aided Design & Manufacture |
Dr. U.P. Kahangamage |
|
ME5144 |
E |
3.0 |
Mechatronics and Robotics |
Dr. S. R. Munasinghe |
Graduation Requirements
Credit Requirement
- Minimum of 40 credits is the requirement for successful completion of PG Diploma.
- Minimum 40 credits makes the student eligible to continue pursuing MSc degree.
- Core modules (42hrs/semester) earn 3 credits each.
- Elective modules (28hrs/semester) earn 2 credits each.
- Mini Research Project earns 2credits/semester and runs through the first two semesters.
- Design Project earns 2credits/semester and runs through all three semesters.
Semester Credit Distribution (minimum 40)
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | ||||
| No. of subjects | credits | No. of subjects | credits | No. of subjects | credits | |
| Core modules | 4 | 12 | 2 | 6 | - | - |
| Elective modules | - | - | 2 (min) |
4 (min) | 4(min) | 8(min) |
| Research project | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Design Project | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 | 14 (min) | 10(min) | ||||
Assignments
Late submissions will have a penalty decided by the examiner.
Attendance
Minimum of 70% is Required for graduation. If this minimum attendance is not met, reasons should be provided for senate approval.
Examinations
Minimum 50% is required from written paper and Continuous Assessment to pass the subject modules. Second attempt of any subject module will earn maximally a C+ Senate approval is required to skip an exam. Only two attempts are allowed for any subject module (special approval is required for more) Serious illness is considered an exception to above rule. In such a situation, a telegram and a medical certified by the University of Moratuwa Medical officer is required to be produced for senate approval.
Overseas Visits
Approval is required before you leave the country, especially when you are going to be abroad during examinations.
Application Process
Please send by post the following documents.
- Duly filled application form (First two pages only)
- Certified copies of the followings documents:
- Degree certificate *
- Transcripts *
- IESL membership certificate (applicable only for those who apply through the professional category)
- Birth Certificate
- NIC or passport.
- UGC form “Recognition of foreign universities and recognition of other qualifications”(only for foreign degree holders).
- Payment slip of Application processing fee and entrance exam fee (entrance exam fee is only applicable for three years degree holders, and applicants applying only under the professional qualifications category ).
* These two documents must be certified by the relevant educational institute.
Softcopy of the duly filled application form should be uploaded using the given online form. Also, the Application package should be posted to: (emails are not accepted)
Applicants, who have obtained a bachelors degree or any other relevant educational qualification from a foreign university (including local non-state universities affiliated to foreign universities), are required to submit the certificate of “Recognition of foreign universities and recognition of other qualifications” issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. Please visit the UGC website for further information on applying for a certificate of recognition of foreign institute.
Course Co-ordinator
PG Dip / MSc in Electronics and Automation
Dept. of Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa 10400
Sri Lanka
Contact
Dr. Subodha Charles
Course Co-ordinator
PG Dip / MSc in Electronics and Automation
Dept. of electronic and Telecom Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa 10400
Sri Lanka
Email : scharles[at]uom.lk
Telephone : +94 11 2 640051
Ext: 3316
Mr. Damith Kandage
Course Assistant
PG Dip/M.Sc. in Telecommunications
Dept. of Electronic & Telecom. Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa 10400
Sri Lanka
Email: damithk[@]uom.lk
Office: +(94)-11-2650051
(ext. 3300 or 3348)
Mobile: +(94) 774 289 821