We all live with dreams and work hard to achieve them. A child who has just passed out from high school has a dream to become a graduate, to wear a cloak. We gave wings to your dreams. We gave our hand to stand straight and work through.

APIIT, as you know, for years we were pioneers among the Sri Lankan degree awarding private Institutions. We introduced quality and standards into the education arena. Still it shines in gold, engraved in stones. Quality is paramount to us. Our brand is the symbolic embodiment of all the information connected with our quality service. Our brand encompasses the set of expectations associated with the service which typically arise in the minds of people.

Dear graduates and professionals the time has come to realize your goals and escort your career into a destination which nobody can achieve easily, as an aristocrat. Now your wings are strong to tolerate any obstacle, you're matured enough with a good top up qualification and industry experience. But you need knowledge on the gravity of business and the industry with a qualitative measure. You need essence of leadership to inspire a team to drive together for a common goal. You should know where the technology is and how to utilize the resources for the business. You need directions.

You need broad innovative thinking patterns which help you to win before anybody else. Today Information Technology is an integral part of any business. You need to give an example to subordinates by utilizing technology properly in your organization. You need to understand sophisticated algorithms in business and finance. So we are there, right behind you to give that strength to bear the weight of your responsibilities, to excavate your talents and re-furnish your knowledge through more useful specialized avenues. With the intention of giving that expertise we have started APIIT Graduate School.

The APIIT Graduate School offers two distinctive Master of Science Programmes, namely MSc. in computing and MSc in Technology Management which are directly awarded by Staffordshire University - U.K. as internal qualifications. Both Masters Programmes comprise three levels of award: Post-graduate Certificate, Post-graduate Diploma and Masters of Science. Students have to complete 9 taught modules of 15 credits each and a dissertation worth of 45 credits.

Those who are enrolling for either of these courses could be awarded a Post - Graduate Certificate (PgC in Computing), Post-Graduate Diploma (PgD in Computing), Master of Science degree (M.Sc. in Computing) in the field of MSc. in Computing and Post-Graduate Certificate (PgC in Technology Management), Post-Graduate Diploma (PgD in Technology Management), Master of Science degree (M.Sc. in Technology Management) in the field of MSc. in Technology Management respectively depending on the number of credits being obtained.

The award in MSc. Technology Management will not only provide the Graduate with many skills in Technology Management but in addition will encourage the graduate to develop his / her intellectual understanding of how the complexities associated with technology and business related areas can be managed in an integrated way.

The award in MSc. in Computing will provide the Graduate with advanced computing skills and IT knowledge that result in a Masters graduate being able to design and implement systems that support application requirements efficiently and effectively, while also bearing in mind business and strategic issues.

The overall aim is to develop a postgraduate programme for graduates already employed in industry or commerce. The programme will focus on management and technology and, most importantly, the relationship between the two. It will demonstrate how the application of computer-related technology is an integral part of an efficient business environment. It will emphasise that an effective computer system is a key factor enabling a business to gain a competitive edge.