About Telecommunications Course
The programme targets practicing engineers who wish to build and advance their careers in the field of Telecommunications, and also as a stepping stone for those who aspire to pursue advanced research in Telecommunications. The MSc/PG Diploma Program in Telecommunications is built around a set of core course modules considered fundamental to a thorough understanding of the broad field of telecommunications, and a set of elective course modules from a larger knowledge base covering the realms of Telecommunication Engineering practice. The course thus enables students to broaden their knowledge depending on the particular industry segment they are employed.
The course also offers students who wish to embark on a research-oriented career, a very good grounding as many course modules have a strong research focus dealing with cutting edge research in Wireless and Optical Communications and Networks. A Directed Study module prepares them for effective research at the MSc level. Through the program, students have the opportunity to study real-world applications of theoretical concepts and algorithms. They conduct modeling, design, analysis, and simulation of different communication systems and networks through a wide range of prominent software and hardware tools and platforms. In addition, industry-related projects are carried out by students at both PG Diploma and MSc levels.
Course Duration: MSc is a six-term (two years) part-time or three terms (one year) full-time course.
International Students are eligible for full-time MSc Only.
Curriculum- Revised in 2019
Key highlights of the new curriculum:
- Workload evenly balanced over the three terms with a maximum of four subjects per semester.
- Subjects updated taking trending technologies of next-generation networks into consideration.
- Key subjects on data sciences, statistical learning, and optimization were added with a focus on their applications in telecommunications.
- More flexible subject choices for the students depending on their preference in communication theory, telecommunication industry (technical and management), and data sciences and decision theory.
Admission Requirments
- B.Sc. Engineering degree of University of Moratuwa, in a relevant field as judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate, OR
- Any other Engineering degree in a relevant field and equivalent to (1) as judged by the Faculty, and approved by the Senate, 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 and approved by the Senate, AND successful performance in the placement examination of the programme, OR
- A professional qualification of a recognized professional institute in a relevant field AND a minimum of one year of appropriate experience after obtaining such qualification: the acceptability of the professional qualification of the candidate, the recognition of the institute and the relevancy of the field for this purpose shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.
Application Process
Please send via registered post the duly filled application form along with certified copies of the following documents as evidence to support all claims. Also, the softcopy of the duly filled application form should be uploaded using the given online form.(emails are not accepted)
- Copy of the birth certificate
- Copy of NIC or passport
- Copy of the degree certificate*
- Copy of the official transcript*
- Documents supporting your claim of membership in the professional organization
- Document indicating your membership status and the date of election to this status in the professional organization
- All transcripts of examinations conducted by the professional organization in order to fulfil the current membership status
- Documents supporting your claim of professional experience
- Payment slip of Application processing fee
*Copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts must be certified by the relevant educational institute. 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 the foreign institute 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.
The application form can be downloaded HERE: Download
The application processing fee of Rs. 2000.00 and placement examination fee of Rs. 1000.00 can be paid by a pay-in voucher from Bank of Ceylon (Account No.70993353) in favor of Bursar University of Moratuwa. All applicants should pay the application processing fee. However, the placement examination fee is applicable only for three-year degree holders, and applicants applying under the professional qualifications category, who will have to sit for the placement examination. Applications sent through email are NOT accepted. Duly filled applications (along with the supporting documents) should be sent to:
Course Co-ordinator
PG Diploma/M.Sc. in Telecommunications 2021
Dept. of Electronic & Telecommunication Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa 10400
Sri Lanka
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Class Schedule
Lectures and Laboratory Sessions will be conducted on Fridays, Saturdays and every other Sundays as follows:
| Time | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 8.30 am – 5.30 pm | University of Moratuwa |
| Sunday | 9.00 am – 4.00 pm | University of Moratuwa |
Please note that the exact class schedule in Semester 2 and Semester 3 will depend on the optional course modules taken.
Usually, classes will not be scheduled on public holidays.
Course Fee
Local Students
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. | 2,000.00* |
| Placement Examination Fee+ | Rs. | 1,000.00* |
| PG Diploma Course Fee – 1st Year | Rs. | 325,000.00 |
| MSc Research – 2nd Year | Rs. | 100,000.00 |
| Registration Fee | Rs. | 1,000.00 |
| Examination Fee | Rs. | 500.00 |
| Library Deposit (Refundable) | Rs. | 2,500.00 |
+Only applicable to three year full-time degree holders.
*May be paid by a pay-in voucher from Bank of Ceylon (Account No.70993353) in favour of Bursar University of Moratuwa. Please avoid ATM deposits. ONLINE fund transfers are available only from BOC accounts.
PG diploma course fee can be paid in installments at the begining of each term : Rs. 154,000.00 + Rs. 100,000.00 + Rs. 75,000.00 = Rs. 325,000.00
Note that foreign students are required to pay Rs. 200,000.00 in addition to the above fees.
Few scholarships maybe available for selected candidates on merit and need basis.
Contact Us
Dr. Kasun Hemachandra
Course Co-ordinator
PG Dip/M.Sc. in Telecommunications
Dept. of Electronic & Telecom. Engineering
University of Moratuwa
Moratuwa 10400
Sri Lanka
Email: kasunh[at]uom.lk
Office: +(94)-11-2650051
(ext. 3300 or 3314)
Fax: +94 112 650 622
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[at]uom.lk
Office: +(94)-11-2650051
(ext. 3300 or 3348)
Mobile: +(94) 774 289 821
Instructor Panel
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Dr. Tharaka Samarasinghe
Senior Lecturer -
Dr. Prathapasinghe Dharmawansa
Senior Lecturer -
Dr. Upeka Premaratne
Senior Lecturer -
Dr. Ranga Rodrigo
Head of Department -
Dr. Ajith Pasqual
Senior Lecturer -
Eng. A.T.L.K. Samarasinghe
Senior Lecturer -
Prof. L.W.P.R.Udayanga
Professor -
Prof. (Mrs.) Dileeka Dias
Professor
