The design and implementation of BScIT offers new challenges when compared to the traditional computing environment. The recent emergence of global business, new technologies for data processing and data  communication / networking  environment, equip  specialized science  graduates  to  focus  on
professional careers in Information Technology.

The BScIT program has been developed to provide the students with adequate theoretical and practical knowledge which will enable them to effectively participate in solving the complex problem of the IT industry.

The Diploma program will prepare the candidates to advance, and to support positions such as administrative assistants, executive secretaries or office administrators in various large corporate and banking sectors. The program  will equip the  candidates  in  the  areas  of  information processing,  report
writing, presentations, executive secretarial support, handling the database and understanding the system analysis and design in management.

SMU's IT programs intend to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the vital area of Information Technology.

After successful completion of first two semesters of BScIT, if a student wishes to discontinue the course, such a student shall be awarded the Diploma in Information Technology Certificate as an exit qualification.