PG Diploma/MSc in Electronics and Automation 2023 Intake
Interview schedule (29th July 2023): View
Applications are called from eligible candidates for PG Diploma/MSc in Electronics and Automation 2023 Intake, which will commence in November 2023
Extended closing date of applications: 23rd July 2023
Interview & placement exam dates (tentative): 29th July 2023
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Registration form 2023 Intake – Download
Guidelines for applicants 2023 Intake – Download
Registration form softcopy submission – Online Form
ENTC PG Courses - Information Session 2023
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.
Application Process
You should review the course website before completing the rest of the application form. We look forward to processing your application. You may find the following points helpful when completing the postgraduate application form. The soft copy of the application must be filled and digitally signed using a compatible PDF software (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader). A printout of the duly filled and signed PDF form must be posted to the given address at the bottom of this guideline, along with all supporting documents. Also, the softcopies of the duly filled application, and the supporting documents should be uploaded as a single archive file (zip) by using the online form linked with the course web site.
If the space provided in the form is not sufficient to include your information, attach additional PDF documents with the section number written on the top right-hand corner of the page.
Section 1: Personal Information
This section is compulsory and should be completed in full. Please indicate the preferred address and the E-mail ID for all future correspondence. If your correspondence address or E-mail changes, please contact the course coordinator (E-mail: pg-ea@uom.lk) as soon as possible, and update your personal information.
Section 2: Academic Information (Program of Study)
This section will reveal the intended scope of the study program. If you are only interested in obtaining the one-year part time Post Graduate Diploma, check (x) item Diploma. If you are interested in continuing for the MSc as well, indicate this by checking (x) item MSc, and also specifying the mode of study part time/full time. If you are registering for the full time course, and you are currently employed, a letter of consent from the employer should be furnished with the application material. If you are currently registered for any other
postgraduate course at the University of Moratuwa or any other institute, it should be stated and explained. Your application will be assessed according to this information to determine your ability to successfully complete the chosen degree.
Section 3: Academic/Professional Qualifications
According to the Eligibility criteria, the selection is carried out either by academic qualifications (3a) or professional qualifications (3b). If you only possess academic qualifications, please fill section 3(a) and disregard section 3(b). If you only possess professional qualifications, please fill section 3(b) and disregard section 3(a). However, if you possess both academic and professional qualifications you are encouraged to provide all information by filling in both sections 3(a) & 3(b).
Please complete Section 3(a)-B if you have obtained any postgraduate qualifications. This may be used to determine the relevancy of the field of study if the first degree specified in Section 3(a)-A in not relevant as per eligibility criteria.
Please provide certified copies of documents as evidence to support all claims in Section 3(a) & 3(b). Certificates that are not printed in English should be accompanied by a certified translation. The following can be used as a general guideline.
- 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 the examinations conducted by the professional organization in order to fulfill the current membership status
- Documents supporting your claim of professional experience
*Copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts must be certified by the relevant educational institute. Applicants, who have obtained a bachelor’s 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 UGC of Sri Lanka, along with the M2 form which is attached with this application. Please visit the UGC website for further information on applying for a certificate of recognition of a foreign institute.
Section 4: Details of Relevant Work Experience
If you have no prior work experience, you can ignore this section of the form. However, if you are gaining eligibility through Section 3(b) or Section 3(a) with a three-year full-time degree, this section is mandatory. Please highlight only the relevant experience (the work experience after obtaining the degree or professional qualification) starting from the most recent experience. You can also use this section to highlight other relevant skills, awards, and experience that you may possess. Furthermore, service letters should be provided as proof of work experience.
Section 5: Application Processing Fee & Entrance Exam Fee
Pay the application processing fee of Rs. 2500.00 and the placement examination fee of Rs. 1000.00 (if applicable) in favor of “Bursar University of Moratuwa” Bank of Ceylon account number 70993353. Please avoid ATM deposits. If you do online fund transfers, entering your NIC number and EA (e.g. 905412354V EA) in the reference field is a must. If you are unable to enter the reference as mentioned above, your online transfer might not be successful. Make sure to attach the payment slip with the application. All applicants must pay the application processing fee. However, the placement examination fee is applicable only for three-year degree holders, and applicants applying only under the professional qualifications category (3(b)).
Mailing and Contact Information
Mailing address
The Course Coordinator,
PG. Diploma/MSc in Electronics and Automation 2023,
Dept. of Electronic and Telecommunication
Engineering.
University of Moratuwa,
Moratuwa 10400,
Sri Lanka.
Contact Information
Office : +94 112 640 051 Ext. 3300 or 3348
WhatsApp : +94 774 289 821 (Damith)
Mobile : +94 716 303 286
E-mail : pg-ea@uom.lk
Web : http://www.ent.mrt.ac.lk/msc-ea
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. If you do online fund transfers, entering your NIC number and EA (e.g. 905412354V EA) in the reference field is a must. If you are unable to enter the reference as mentioned above, your online transfer might not be successful.
If you are going to pay through a cheque please hand over the cheque to Mr. Damith Kandage.
Course fees applicable for year 2023 (15th Intake).
During the application form submission
Application Processing Fee Rs. 2,500.00
Placement Examination Fee+ Rs. 1,000.00
Applicable for selected candidates at the enrollment
At Course Enrollment |
Prior to the Commencement of 2nd Semester | Prior to the Commencement of 3rd Semester | Prior to the Commencement of Research |
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Registration Fee = Rs. 1,000.00 Examination Fee = Rs. 500.00 Non-refundable Library Deposit = Rs. 2,000.00 Refundable Library Deposit = Rs. 2,500.00 (one student can pay up to 06 books 2,500.00 x 06 = 15,000.00) 1st Installment of PG Diploma Tuition Fee = Rs. 200,000.00 | 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. 125,000.00 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
- 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 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 |
Elective modules | 2 (min) | 4 (min) | 2 (min) | 4 (min) | 2(min) | 4(min) |
Research project | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
Design Project | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
14 (min) | 14 (min) | 12 (min) |
Downloads
- Latest curriculum revision
- Eligibility to Obtain the PG Diploma: View
- Guidelines for MSc. Research: View
- Eligibility to Obtain the MSc.: View
- Postgraduate Student Request Form – View
- Postgraduate thesis guideline – View
- IEEE Citation Style Guide: View
- IEEE Citation Reference: View
- Guidelines for repeat module registration and semester re-registration: View
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