Bachelor of Software

Engineering Honours

Pre-Registration Information Session

11 May 2021

Agenda

1. Introduction

2. How to register

3. Add/Drop Period

4. Semester 1 Courses

5. Selecting Semester 2 Courses

6. Semester 2 Courses - BSE

7. Semester 2 Courses - Computer Science and IT

8. Exemptions - Existing and how to apply

9. Fee structure and installment scheme

10.Government Loan scheme

11.Bursaries and Scholarships

1. Introduction

● Bachelor of Software Engineering Honours

○ Launched in 2009

○ Highly recognised by the industry

○ Delivered in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Mode

■ Flexible - Learn at your own pace, time and location

■ Mainly online but F2F sessions once situation improves

■ Strong learner support system - Online Tutors for small groups

■ Use of Coursera for internationally certified courses from leading

universities and Companies such as Microsoft, Google

2. How to Register (From 13th May -1st June)

● Login to ums.omis.site using your credentials

Course Registration (From 13th May -1st June)

Course Fees ( 2 installment plan & 4 installment plan)

Registration Confirmation from Student’s side

❖ Certificates & NIC pages

should be scanned and

uploaded.

➢ A/L Certificates

➢ Birth Certificates

❖ A later date will be given

to come to the nearest

Regional Center

➢ with originals and

photocopies of above

documents

➢ 2 passport size colour

photographs

9. Add/Drop Period

● OUSL allows students to change their subject selection after following a

course for a few weeks.

● During this period a student can select new subjects as well as unenroll from

already registered courses

● Add/Drop period will be in the first week of September 2021

● English for General Academic purpose (EGAP) & Empowering fro

Independent Learning (EfIL) will start from 12th of June (tentatively)

● Academic year will start on 18th September 2021 (tentatively)

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MHZ 3459

AG Agricultural & Plantation

Engineering

EE Electrical & Computer

Engineering

MH Mathematics & Philosophy

of Engineering

X Engineering

Y Engineering

projects

Z Mathematics

I Industrial

J General

K Computer literacy

E English

M Management

W Training

Department code

Course category

Level

Credit rating

Serial No.

Course Code

Our Terminology (Contd..)

Level [3, 4, 5, 6]

3. Semester 1 Courses

Semester 1

There are 6 compulsory courses

1. EEI3262 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

2. EEI3266 Information Systems and Data Management

3. EEI3269 Introduction to Mobile Application Development

4. EEI3346 Web Application Development

5. EEX3467 Software Engineering Concepts and Programming

6. MHZ3459 Basic Mathematics for Computing

Total of 6 courses and 17 credits

You may register for all or EEX3467 , EEI3346 and EEI3266 if you

are offering minimum credits this year

4. Selecting Semester 2 courses

● You can select Semester 2 at ADD/DROP dates in September 2021.

● Selection of course for Semester 2 will depend on which degree programme

you hope to follow in the second year.

● From the Second year you can remain in Bachelor of Software Engineering

(BSE) degree programme or transfer to BSc in Computer Science of IT.

● You may get to know about these options during the Orientation programme

(EfIL)

5. Semester 2 Courses - BSE

Compulsory courses

1. AGM3263 Communication Skills

2. EEI4346 Web Technology

3. EEX3373 Communication and Computer Technology

Elective courses – Select 3 courses

1. EEI3372 Programming in Python

2. EEM3366 Introduction to Business Studies

3. CSI3361 Computer Security Concepts

4. ISI3376 Fundamentals of Information Systems

Total of 6 courses and 17 credits

6. Semester 2 Courses - Computer Science or IT

Compulsory courses

1. AGM3263 Communication Skills

2. CSI3361 Computer Security Concepts

3. ISI3376 Fundamentals of Information Systems

4. EEX3373 Communication and Computer Technology

5. MHZ4252 Mathematics for Computing

6. EEI4346 Web Technology

Elective courses – Select one course

1. EEI3372 Programming in Python

2. EEM3366 Introduction to Business Studies

Total of 7 courses and 19 credits

7. Exemptions - Existing and how to apply

● OUSL recognises qualifications you have obtained elsewhere as long as the course you

followed is equivalent to the corresponding OUSL Course

● For example,

○ British Computer Society Certificate gives exemptions to EEX3467 Software Engineering

Concepts and Programming

○ NIBM Diploma in Computer System Design gives exemptions to EEI3266 Information

Systems and Data Management, EEI 3346 Web Application Development,EEI 3262

Introduction to Object Oriented Programming, EEX3373 Communication and Computer

Technology, , EEX3467 Software Engineering Concepts and Programming,

● All approved exceptions are given in the guidebook available at:

https://ou.ac.lk/bse_student-guidebook/

● For other qualifications you need to apply using the form given in Appendix 3 of the

Student Guidebook -

Payment plans

● Based on number of courses you select and installment plan, your payment voucher

will be generated.

Course Fee

● Can pay in 2 installments of 60% and 40%

● Can pay in 4 installments of 30%, 30%, 20% & 20% during the year.

EGAP Fee (LKR 5500) + Registration Fee

● Must pay 50% with first 2 installments

8. Fee Structure and Installment Schemes

Fee for 1 credit = Rs.3000 (for 2021 / 2022 academic year)

Total fees for 34 or 36 courses in Year 1 LKR 102,000 or LKR 108,000

Registration fee LKR LKR 2500 (approx)

English for Gen Academic Purposes LKR 5500

Total including EGAP & Registration fee LKR 110,000 or 116,000

● Based on number of courses you select and the installment plan, your

payment voucher will be generated.

Payment for a minimum No. credits to register

If you hope to apply for the zero-interest government Loan scheme:

1. You can take a minimum of 9 credits in Semester 1 = LKR 27000

2. Adding Rs. 5500 (EGAP) + 2500 (registration) approx.= LKR 8,000 (approx.)

3. If 4 installment plan is selected your installments would be:

1st Installment = 30 % of 27,000 + 50% of 8000 = LKR 12,100 (approx)

(at Registration)

The rest of the courses you can offer in September 2021 during ADD/DROP

period when the loan scheme is also available.

Other installments will be calculated based on number of courses you select

next.

10. Government Loan Scheme

● The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a zero-interest loan scheme for

students following the BSE Program

● Currently, the government is making the necessary administrative

arrangements to provide the loan

● The loan may be available within 4-6 weeks

● To register for the course you have to pay at least the first instalment

● When you get the loan fees paid will be reimbursed

11. Open University Bursaries and Scholarships

❖ After first year,

● Open University Enrollment Bursary

○ Annual family income less than LKR 500,000

○ Must participate in continuous assessment and other

compulsory academic activities

○ No Disciplinary action

● Details of other scholarships

○ Visit: https://ou.ac.lk/fees-scholarship/

Questions?

WWW: https://www.ou.ac.lk/bseinfo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): www.ou.ac.lk/bscse-faq/

● Contact: +94 70 181 9239 Tamil and English medium

+94 70 181 9240 Sinhala and English medium

+94 70 181 9241 English medium

Coordinator - Bachelor of Software Engineering