In the recent year, the challanges before the educational institutes are manifold. It will have to cope with fast changes in technology simultaneously, training more students with adequate informations with less availability of financial support for expansion and excellence.

To meet these challenges, the University introduced a new 4 year B.Tech Course in Information Technology which is the latest emerging area in the present generation. The course was duly approved by AICTE and offered by the University from the academic session 2003-2004 on self financing basis. Presently, the department offers the following courses

• B.Tech. degree in Information Technology
• M.Tech degree in Information & Communication Technology
• Ph.D programme in Information Technology

The University has a Central Computational Facility which meets the basic need of the students of Information Technology. Separate laboratories are being set up for this course.

To be a recognized leader by imparting quality technical education and thereby facilitating the extensive research environment, equipping students with latest skills in the field of technology supplemented with practical orientation to face challenges in the fast morphing modern computing industry and academic for the betterment of the society.

• To produce best quality IT professional and researchers by providing state of the art training, hands on experience and healthy research environment.
• To collaborate with industry and academic around the globe for achieving quality technical education and excellence in research through active participation of all the stakeholders.
• To promote academic growth by establishing Center of Excellences and offering inter-disciplinary postgraduate and doctoral programs.
• To establish and maintain an effective operational environment and deliver quality,prompt,cost effective and reliable technology services to the society as well as compliment the local and global economic goals.

The educational objectives of department of Information Technolgy of VSSUT, Burla are to prepare its graduates:

• PEO-1: To provide graduating students with core competencies by strengthening their mathematical, scientific and basic engineering fundamentals.
• PEO-2: To train graduates in diversified and applied areas with analysis, design and synthesis of data to create novel products and solutions to meet current industrial and societal needs.
• PEO-3: To inculcate high professionalism among the students by providing technical and soft skills with ethical standards.
• PEO-4: To promote collaborative learning and spirit of team work through multidisciplinary projects and diverse professional activities.
• PEO-5: To encourage students for higher studies, research activities and entrepreneurial skills by imparting interactive quality teaching and organizing symposiums, conferences, seminars, workshops and technical discussions.

• PSO 1: Students should be able to develop and implement the solution of real life computing problems using contemporary technologies.
• PSO 2: Students should be able to apply ethical principles and commit to professional and social responsibilities.

POs describe what students are expected to know or be able to do by the time of graduation from the program. Program Outcomes are established as per the process describe in 2.1.3. The Program Outcomes of UG in Information Technology are:

1. An ability to apply fundamental knowledge of computing, mathematics, science and engineering appropriate to the discipline.
2. An ability to analyze a problem, identify and formulate the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
3. An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process, component, or program for various applications like public health, environmental safety, human resource management, economical sustainability, cross-cultural and societal needs.
4. An ability to formulate models, design, and conduct experiments, as well as toanalyse and interpret data.
5. An ability to use current techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for computing practice.
6. An ability to analyse the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organization, and society.
7. Knowledge of emerging technologies and current trends.
8. An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and responsibility.
9. An ability to function effectively individually and on teams, including diverse and multidisciplinary, to accomplish a common goal.
10. Development of emphatic written and verbal communication skills.
11. Continuous professional development through long term learning.
12. An understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects.