Welcome to the Department of Information Technology
The Department of Information Technology (IT) is the main Information Technology Resources provider for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. The Department of IT is equipped with two (02) computer labs, with a total number of 110 computers allocated for staff and students to support their research and studies. The Department of IT operates all 5 working days of the week from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm daily and serves approximately 2000 undergraduate students. Our main task is to maintain and take care of the constantly developing information technologies, follow modern trends and respond to current challenges so that we can provide quality support for academic processes.
Furthermore, The Department of IT provides all the IT related facilities to the faculty including, development and maintenance of the faculty website, provide learning management system services. Currently there are Three Academic Staff members, Including Head and two Temporary Lecturers and one technical officer in the Information Technology field to serve the Department of IT. We work as a team to provide the best IT-related services to the faculty.
Vision
To become a leader in interdisciplinary IT education, empowering students in the Social Sciences & Humanities to bridge technology with their fields and develop skills that drive a sustainable, innovative digital future.
Mission
To deliver an inclusive, high-quality IT education that equips students with critical digital skills and interdisciplinary knowledge. We strive to create a vibrant learning environment where Social Sciences & Humanities students engage with cutting-edge technology, applying IT solutions to real-world challenges. Through impactful teaching, collaborative research, and strong industry partnerships, we prepare our students to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Head of the Department
Prof. D.S.W. Gunawardane
Professor
Head’s Message
As the Head of the Department of Information Technology at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, it is my immense pleasure to welcome you to our department. Being the youngest department of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, we have tremendous potential in front of us to contribute to our nation’s development; by nurturing our young undergraduates into successful leaders, who will shape with the skills and confidence to thrive in the fast-changing world of information and communication technology.
Our mission is to deliver an inclusive, high-quality IT education that equips students with critical digital skills and interdisciplinary knowledge. We strive to create a vibrant learning environment where Social Sciences & Humanities students engage with cutting-edge technology, applying IT solutions to real-world challenges.
The department focuses on the development of undergraduate students for productive careers in academia, industry, and government agencies by providing an excellent environment in teaching and learning. Especially, our department provides a dynamic learning environment where students acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to succeed in today’s information-driven society. The curriculum is regularly updated to align with global technological trends. To serve the needs of industry, government, and society, we are looking at the well-rounded development of our students in collaboration with our academic knowledge partners.
Services such as maintain and take care of the constantly developing information technologies, provides all the IT related facilities to the faculty including, development and maintenance of the faculty website, provide learning management system services, software and application support, data management, conducting training programs and short courses will be provided by the department.
