Faculty of Management

University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka

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Student Handbook - 2024

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 Student Handbook - 2024

Faculty of Management
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

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 Contents

About the University 05

Message from the Vice Chancellor 06
Message from the Dean 07
History of the Faculty 08
Faculty Milestones 09
Vision, Mission and Values of the Faculty 10
Organization Chart of the Faculty 11
Office of the Dean 12
Academic Programmes 14
Departments & Units 18
Graduate Profiles & Programme Learning Outcomes 45
Curriculum Structure of BBA Honours Degree Programme 63
Programme Regulations 85
Examination Procedures, Offences & Punishments 99
Student Discipline and the Prevention of Ragging 107
Facilities and Amenities 108
Other Important Information 130

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 About the University
The University of Peradeniya, the successor to the University of Ceylon, established in
Colombo on the 1st of July 1942, is the oldest, largest and one of the most progressive
Universities in the country. The Faculty of Arts of the University of Ceylon was moved to
Peradeniya on the 06th of October 1952 and marked the formal establishment of the
University of Ceylon, Peradeniya. Located on a site of natural beauty about 8
kilometers from the city of Kandy in the Central Province, spread across 700 hectares of
land and set in a breathtakingly beautiful location, the University of Peradeniya offers
an experience unparalleled among Universities in Sri Lanka - be it education, residential
life, sports or culture.
The University has expanded over the past 82 years, both quantitatively and
qualitatively as a great center of learning, and acquired international recognition and
a unique reputation in the country. The number of Faculties has increased from four in
1942, to nine at present: Agriculture, Allied Health Sciences, Arts, Dental Sciences,
Engineering, Management, Medicine, Science and Veterinary Medicine & Animal
Science. The University also comprises of four postgraduate institutes namely,
Postgraduate Institute of Agriculture (PGIA), Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS),
Postgraduate Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (PGIHS) and Postgraduate
School of Medical Sciences (PGSM).
The University of Peradeniya was designed as a residential University to provide facilities
to the majority of internal students, academic and non-academic staff. Twenty-three
halls of residence that provide residential facilities to over 75% of the internal
undergraduate student population, a Health Center, places of worship along with
activities ranging from sports to culture with a large number of societies catering to the
interests of the different cross sections of its community make the University of
Peradeniya the most attractive center for higher learning in the country among
students as well as aspirants to the staff.
The academic programmes of the University of Peradeniya are supported by four
important learning support services: University of Peradeniya Library Network, the
Information Technology Centre (IT Center), the Career Guidance and Counseling Unit,
and the English Language Teaching Department (ELTD). Several other Centers and
Units are also established to perform specific training and service functions, and they
design and offer Diploma and Certificate level courses and various technical and
professional services primarily on a fee-levying basis.
Based on the overall performances, University of Peradeniya is ranked as the number
one University in Sri Lanka in QS regional ranking (2023). Furthermore, the Times Higher
Education World University Ranking in 2023 has placed University of Peradeniya as the
first in Sri Lanka and in 501-600 band in World University Ranking which is the highest
position that any Sri Lankan University has achieved in the recent history and what’s
more, University of Peradeniya has been recording the highest number of SCI research
publications and Presidential Awardees for scientific research publications. As a result,
the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings ranked the University as the number one
University in Sri Lanka.

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 Message from the Vice Chancellor

Dear Students,

Congratulations on your admission to the University of Peradeniya, which is unarguably

the top Higher Educational Institution in Sri Lanka.
You are among the most fortunate who have succeeded in qualifying to enter the
University of Peradeniya.
The University of Peradeniya is the largest residential University in the country and
provides a wide range of welfare facilities. It is also the most beautiful world-class
University in Sri Lanka. Since you have gained this rare opportunity, it is your prime duty
to fulfill your higher educational objectives and become a balanced individual using all
the resources available in this University to be an admirable citizen of this country.
Despite being a young faculty, your faculty, the Faculty of Management, conducts
programs at the highest quality level. Your seniors who graduated from your faculty are
doing very well. You, too, can do well if you desire is exactly that.
You are already late in your life due to reasons beyond you. Therefore, without wasting
even a single day, you may wish to complete this program successfully and leave the
University because of the life ahead of you, i.e., starting your jobs, building a family,
looking after your parents, etc. cannot be postponed. For you to become a good
citizen and compete with others in the employment market, you must broaden your
knowledge and technical and non-technical skills. For you to achieve those, the
University has an abundance of facilities. I sincerely hope you will use all of them,
including sports, get involved in society, and enjoy what is made available to you
rather than worrying about what you don’t have. In addition, during your stay here, you
will see a lot of improvements taking place in your faculty aimed at providing you with
the best and most advanced learning environment.
I am confident that the unique and countless opportunities available to you in this
University will enrich your physical and mental well-being to shape your undergraduate
career. I believe it will be an exciting, stimulating, and supportive environment for you
to define your future, and I hope you reach all your goals and realize all your dreams.
While welcoming you to a new journey which is indeed the most transformative period
of your life, I wish you every success in your academic studies.

Professor M.D.Lamawansa
Vice-Chancellor
University of Peradeniya
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 Message from the Dean

Dear Students,

Congratulations on your admission as the new intake of the Bachelor of Business

Administration (BBA) Honours Degree Programme at Faculty of Management, University
of Peradeniya. On behalf of the entire staff and student body of the Faculty, it is my
absolute pleasure and privilege to extend a warm welcome to you for the 2024/2025
academic year. You have made a commendable decision at the right time by
choosing to pursue your education with us.
The Faculty of Management, renowned for its excellence with its five distinguished
departments: The Department of Business Finance, Department of Human Resource
Management, Department of Management Studies, Department of Marketing
Management, and Department of Operations Management. Each of these
departments is equipped with highly competent and dedicated academic staff
members committed to providing you with a comprehensive education. In addition,
we offer various facilities to enhance your soft skills and provide you with valuable
industry exposure. These opportunities are designed to shape you into graduates with
the caliber needed to excel in the dynamic world of business.
Our faculty is not just about academic excellence; we believe in nurturing
well-rounded individuals. However, achieving this goal is not solely the responsibility of
the faculty. As an undergraduate, you play a pivotal role in shaping your educational
journey. And also, I encourage you to embrace the challenges and opportunities that
lie ahead, make the most of the resources available to you, and foster a sense of
community within the Faculty. Your commitment over the next four years will be crucial
to your personal and professional development. Hence, consider your University
admission as a turning point in your life and a golden opportunity to strive for
excellence. While pursuing your academic goals, keep in mind that your ultimate
objective should extend beyond personal success. Our hope is that you will actively
engage in serving society and work towards achieving the dreams of your parents as
well.
Once again, congratulations on joining the University of Peradeniya's Faculty of
Management. We look forward to witnessing your growth, achievements, and
contributions during your candidature with us. Wishing you a successful and fulfilling
academic journey.

Prof. R.H. Kuruppuge

Dean, Faculty of Management
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 History of the Faculty

The University of Peradeniya has a long history when it comes to management

education in Sri Lanka. The University commenced providing management education
since 1962 under the purview of the Department of Economics, Commerce and
Statistics in the Faculty of Arts. Then, the Department of Management Studies was
established in 2002 in the Faculty of Arts. Later, the Department of Management
Studies was upgraded to the status of a Faculty, namely, Faculty of Management.
The Faculty of Management is the newest addition to the University of Peradeniya,
which was approved by the Government Notification dated 20 th of October, 2014
commenced its academic activities on 28th of January, 2015 with the establishment of
five Departments, namely, Department of Business Finance, Department of Human
Resource Management, Department of Management Studies, Department of
Marketing Management and Department of Operations Management. The Gazette
Notification allowed the Faculty to create three more departments (Department of
Accounting, Department of Business Economics, and Department of Business
Information Technology) and they are to commence their operations when the Faculty
develops its human resources and physical infrastructure facilities. Moreover, the
Faculty commenced its postgraduate programmes with the establishment of the
Postgraduate Unit in 2019.
The Faculty of Management offers a number of undergraduate degree programmes
targeting 1300 students at a given time. The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Honours degree programme is offered to students who enter the Faculty of
Management directly after passing the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination in the
Commerce stream. A batch of 190 students is admitted to this programme annually for
five areas of specializations offered by each department mentioned above. The
Faculty was bestowed with Grade ‘A’ for the BBA degree Programme in the recently
concluded Quality Assurance and Accreditation Council (QAAC) Programme Review
Process by University Grants Commission (UGC). The Faculty is inherited with a qualified
panel of lecturers in the field of Management together with industry experts.

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Faculty Milestones

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Vision, Mission and Values of the Faculty

Vision
“To enrich lives through the pursuit of management education and
research towards sustainable future.”

Mission
Mission
“To transform the lives of students and the broader Faculty community, while
“To transform the lives of students and the broader Faculty community,
serving the public through research, innovation, and outreach programmes while

serving the public through research, innovation, and outreach programmes

that are anchored in its founding principles and values of the Faculty”
that are anchored in its founding principles and values of the Faculty”

Core Values

Social responsibility and inclusiveness

Freedom in thoughts and expressions

Collegiality and transparency

Collaborative partnerships

Scholastic and professionalism

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Organization Chart of the Faculty

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 Office of the Dean

The office of the Dean comprises of Assistant Registrar, Assistant Bursar and a team of
clerical, technical and other service staff members. The office is located in the ground
floor of the main Management building, which is the administrative center of the
Faculty. All student matters relating to course registration, student requests and
examinations are handled by the office of the Dean.

Prof. R.H. Kuruppuge

Dean
T.P. +94 81-239 4001
Email: [email protected]

Mr. W.V. Lakshman Kumara

Assistant Registrar
T.P. +94 81-2385707, +94 81-2394002
Email: [email protected]

Mr. P.G.Y.B. Pahalage

Assistant Bursar
T.P. +94 81-2394005
Email: [email protected]

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Technical Officers and Management Assistants
Involved in Student Matters

Mr. G.H.D.T.M. Perera

Technical Officer & Moodle Administrator
T.P. +94 81 2385707, +94 81 2394097,
Mobile +94 76 7160599
Email: [email protected]

Mr. W.A.A.S. Senevirathne

Student Registration, Inquiries and Student Requests, Mahapola
and Bursary Matters, Issuing student record book, student ID
card, admissions for examinations, semester examination result
sheets, academic transcripts and students confirmation letters
T.P. +94779823962
Email: [email protected]

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Academic Programmes

Academic
Programmes

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 Degree Programmes Offered by the /

Faculty of Management

Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours Degree Programme has been

offered since 2008/09 academic year and the students qualified for University entrance
from the GCE Advanced Level Commerce stream are admitted to the Programme.
This Honours degree Programme consists of five (05) specialization areas namely:

BBA Honours in Accounting & Finance

BBA Honours in Human Resource Management
BBA Honours in Marketing Management
BBA Honours in Operations Management
BBA Honours in Organizational Management

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) External Degree

Programme

Distance education was initiated under the guidance of the Government’s Distance
Education Modernization Project (DEMP). This degree Programme has been offered
through the Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE) in online mode
since 2008.

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 Joint Degree Programmes Offered by
the Faculty with Other Faculties

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Honours Degree Programme

The B. Com Degree Programme is offered for the students who enroll at the Faculty of
Arts, and fulfill the requirements in the first year studies to enter into this degree
Programme.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours in Computation and

Management Degree Programme
This Degree Programme has been offered as a joint degree Programme in
collaboration with the Faculty of Science. The students who get admitted to the
Faculty of Science under a separate window could follow this degree Programme.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree Programme

The BA Degree Programme which is offered by the Faculty of Arts, is comprised of
subjects pertaining to three disciplines determined by the students in their first year.
Those who have followed subjects from the Faculty of Management in the first year are
eligible to choose Management subjects in other subsequent years for the BA degree.

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 Registration Procedures for Courses

Students are required to register for courses within the first two weeks of each semester.
The procedure is given below:

Procedure

1. The Office of the Dean announces dates for the registration and the students
should register in person using the form available at the Office of the Dean.
2. The registration fee should be deposited to the bank account in the paying
voucher issued by the Office of the Dean. Those who retake the subjects should
also follow the same procedure.
3. Duly completed forms together with the bank slip should be handed over to the
Office of the Dean at the time of registration.

Registration Fees

Fee for the current semester - Rs. 500.00

Registration fee for retake courses
• Year 1 - Rs. 25.00 per course
• Year 2 - Rs. 40.00 per course
• Year 3 and 4 - Rs. 50.00 per course
Re-scrutinizing Fee for the End Semester Examination - Rs. 500.00 per course

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Departments and Units

Academic
Programmes

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Department of Business Finance

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 Department of Business Finance

Department of Business Finance aims to produce high-quality graduates to meet the

demand of the accountants and finance managers in the local and global arena. In
doing so, the Department intends to build up strong ties with professional organizations
and the industry. In addition, the Department makes its utmost attempt to develop a
strong research culture advancing the current knowledge in the fields of Accounting
and Finance.

Head of the Department

Prof. S. Kodithuwakku
T.P: +94 81 238 4010
Email: [email protected]

Department Coordinators

Internship Coordinator: Mr. D.D.C. Kavinda - [email protected]

Research Coordinator: Ms. S. Yamuna– [email protected]
Senior Treasurer, Students’ Society: Mr. M.V.R.U.K.B. Ariyarathna – [email protected]

Study Programme/s

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours in Accounting & Finance

Student Society

Accounting & Finance Students’ Society

Visit Us: Accounting and Finance Students Society Facebook Profile

Contact Office

T.P: +94 81 383 2616

Fax: +94 81 238 5707
Email: [email protected]

Find More

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 Message from the Department Head

Dear Students,

It is with much pleasure that I welcome you to the Department of Business Finance, one
of the most reputed Departments in the Faculty of Management in terms of the
number of courses offered, the number of students enrolled, and the academic staff
affiliated with the Department. The Department offers courses relating to Accounting
and Finance for several degree Programmes within the Faculty of Management itself
as well as the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science, namely Bachelor of Business
Administration, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science in Computation and
Management.
The BBA Degree Programme in Accounting & Finance may be regarded as the most
reputed degree Programme in the Faculty of Management. This degree Programme is
offered through the Department of Business Finance and continues to be the most
preferred choice among university entrants from the Commerce stream at the G.C.E.
Advanced Level Examination.
Since competence in Accounting and Finance is considered as a vital requirement for
a career in business, the Department puts every effort to provide subject-specific
knowledge, accounting & finance-based internship training, Information Technology
skills and soft skills development activities in the area of Accounting and Finance
coupled with avenues for professional development.
The primary aim of the Department is to produce highly competent graduates in
Accounting and Finance with a holistic education with technical and behavioral
dimensions, who would be a blessing to our society in these complex and competitive
times.
Finally, we sincerely hope that you will maximally utilize the rare opportunity to get
selected into one of the emerging Management Faculties in Sri Lanka to study for free
and become a competent graduate through the four-year academic journey with us.
This itself may be sufficient to fulfil your public accountability.

Prof. S. Kodithuwakku
Head, Department of Business Finance

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Academic Staff of the Department of /

Business Finance

Prof. E.M.A.S.B. Ekanayake Prof. S. Kodithuwakku Dr. M.G.P.D. Menike

B.Sc. Bus. Adm. (SJP); B.Com (Kel); M.Com (Kel); B.Com (Pdn); MBA (Pdn);
MBA (Pdn); FCA PhD (SUSL) M.Sc in App Fin (SJP);CBA; MAAT
PhD (Macquarie, AUS) Professor PhD (DUFE, China)
Professor Senior Lecturer– Grade I

Dr. S.M.U.T.S. Subasinghe Ms. P.L.W. Priyadarshani Ms. H.M.N.K. Mudalige

B.Com (Pdn); MBA (AIT); B.B.Mgt (Finance)(Kel); BBA (Fin. Mgt) (Pdn); MBA
PhD (Mahachola, Thailand) MBA (Pdn) (Finance) (Col);
Senior Lecturer – Grade II Senior Lecturer – Grade II PhD(ACU, AUS)(Reading)
Senior Lecturer – Grade II

Ms. S. Yamuna Ms. P.T.M. Gunathilake Ms. M.N.F. Nuskiya

B.Sc. (Fin. Mgt) (SUSL); BBA (Fin. Mgt) (Pdn); BBA (Fin.Mgt) (Pdn);
M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP) M.Sc. in App Fin (SJP) M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP)
Senior Lecturer – Grade II M.Sc. in App Stat (Pdn); Senior Lecturer – Grade II
PhD(Edin., UK)(Reading)
Senior Lecturer – Grade II

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 Mr. M.V.R.U.K.B. Ariyarathna Ms. T.M.R.T. Tennakoon Mr. D.D.C. Kavinda
B.Sc. in Finance (SJP); BBA (Acc & Fin) (Pdn); B.B. Mgt (Fin) (Kel);
Dip. In Mgt. Acc. CIMA (UK); MBA (Col)(Reading) M.Sc. in App Fin (SJP); ACPM (SL);
M.Sc. in App Fin (SJP) Lecturer (Probationary) DCSD (NIBM)
(Reading) Lecturer (Probationary)
Lecturer (Probationary)

Ms. P. Swathika
B.Sc. (Acc) (SJP);
MBA (SJP)(Reading); ICASL (Passed
Finalist)
Lecturer (Probationary)

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Department of Human Resource Management

Academic
Programmes

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 Department of Human Resource /

Management
The Department of Human Resource Management was formed in 2015 with the
establishment of the Faculty of Management. Our department envisions of being the
national leader in the sector of Human Resource Management education at
undergraduate and postgraduate levels while incorporating a diverse range of
modules including contemporary and emerging concepts and trends in Human
Resource Management.

Head of the Department

Ms. E.M.W.A. Edirisooriya

T.P: +94 81 383 2615
Email: [email protected]

Department Coordinators

Internship Coordinator: Ms. U.W.G.Y.E. Jayawickrama - [email protected]

Research Coordinator: Ms. P.H.R.R.P.K Munasinghe – [email protected]
Senior Treasurer, Students’ Society: Ms. R.A. Bartholomeusz – [email protected]

Study Programme/s

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours in Human Resource Management

Student Society

Society of Human Resource Management (HRM Guild)

Visit Us: https://LinkedIn Profile of Society of Human Resource Management

Contact Office

T.P: +94 81 383 2615

Fax: +94 81 238 5707
Email: [email protected]

Find More

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 Message from the Department Head

Dear Students,

On behalf of the staff of the Department of Human Resource Management, I warmly

welcome you to the Department of Human Resource Management. Our Department
offers courses related to Human Resource Management to our undergraduate and
postgraduate students whereas, we offer the module of Human Resource
Management to cater the needs of other Faculties too such as Faculty of Arts, Science,
and Allied Health Sciences. The HR Guild is the society of human resource
management for students to engage with skills development Programmes and
community outreach activities which is a platform for our students for developing their
soft and life skills. Developing the presentation and public speaking skills is a must for our
students as future business leaders. The Department has recognized this need and
established a toastmasters club to assist our students.
It is a privilege to work with well qualified academics, the brightest students, industry
and other stakeholders, that make up the vibrant human resource community at the
Department of Human Resource Management. We are committed to enhancing our
research outcomes, expanding our curriculum and bolstering our connections with the
industry to help shape the world of business in Sri Lanka and internationally. The global
economy is becoming increasingly competitive and the human resource
management education must be responsive to this dynamic environment. Our
curriculum is continually informed by research and industry insights to produce industry
ready HR graduates.
Finally, I wish you all for having a joyful university life and excellent academic
achievements.

Ms. E.M.W.A. Edirisooriya

Head, Department of Human Resource Management

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Academic Staff of the Department of /

Human Resource Management

Prof. W.P.R. Wickramaratne Mr. N. Agilan Ms. U.W.G.Y.E. Jayawickrama

B.Com (Kel); M.Sc. (SJP); BBA (Jfn); MBS (HRM-Ire); BBA (HRM) (Pdn);
PhD (Murdoch, AUS) MBA (UK); MCMI (UK); MBA (Kel); CAB II (ICASL)
Professor M.Sc (UOC); Graduate CIPD (UK); Senior Lecturer – Grade II
PhD (UOS, UK)(Reading)
Senior Lecturer – Grade II

Ms. E.M.W.A. Edirisooriya Ms. P.R.W.M.S.C. Weerakotuwa Ms. P.H.R.R.P.K.Munasinghe

BBA (HRM) (Special) (Pdn); BBA (HRM) (Special)(Col);MBA (Col); B.B.Mgt (Kel); MBA (Col);
MBA (Col); PQHRM (CIPM) PhD(ANU, AUS)(Reading) Dip MA (CIMA)
Senior Lecturer– Grade II Senior Lecturer – Grade II Senior Lecturer – Grade II

Ms. R.A. Bartholomeusz Ms. G.R.D.C.D. Bandara Ms. P.M.I.V.K. Wickramathilaka

BBA (HRM)(Special)(Pdn);
PQHRM (CIPM Sri Lanka); BBA(HRM)(Special)(Pdn); BBA(HRM)(Special)(Pdn)
M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP) IABF; DABF (Reading) Temporary Lecturer
Lecturer (Probationary) CMA (Reading)
MBA (PIM-SJP) (Reading)
Temporary Lecturer

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Department of Management Studies

Academic
Programmes

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 Department of Management Studies
The Department of Management Studies at the University of Peradeniya was
established in 2002 and then became one of the five departments linked with the new
Faculty when the Faculty of Management was established in 2015. Currently, the
department offers the degree of BBA Honours in Organizational Management. Also, the
Department offers an array of wide-ranging management subjects to academic
Programmes of the Faculty of Management as well as to joint degree programmes with
other faculties of the University of Peradeniya.

Head of the Department

Mr. T.S.S. Fernando

T.P: +94 81 239 4041
Email: [email protected]

Department Coordinators

Internship Coordinator: Ms. K.A.D.T.D. Kuruppu - [email protected]

Research Coordinator: Dr. A.H. Heenipellage – [email protected]
Senior Treasurer, Students’ Society: Ms. A.S. Shiromy – [email protected]

Study Programme/s

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours in Organizational Management

Student Society

Organizational Management Students’ Society

Visit Us: Organizational Management Students’ Society Facebook Profile

Contact Office

T.P: +94 81 239 4041

Fax: +94 81 238 5707
Email: [email protected]

Find More

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 Message from the Department Head

Dear Students,

Congratulations on securing a place at the most glorious university in Sri Lanka, after
succeeding a very tough hurdle. I welcome all of you with open arms to our
‘Management Family’. The Department of Management Studies offers an array of
wide-ranging management subjects to academic Programmes of the Faculty of
Management as well as to joint degree programmes with other faculties of the
University of Peradeniya.
The specialization programme offered to you from the Department is ‘Organizational
Management’. We make continuous effort to create a distinctive and an exciting
educational atmosphere for you. Alongside our focus on the degree content, we are
keen on organizing activities that will help you naturally build your personal and
interpersonal skills. Ultimately, the aim of the Department is to produce a quality
graduate who is not only an academic expert but is also equipped with skills to be
conquering the business world.
As the Head of the Department, I invite you to take maximum benefit of all facilities
available at the Department, the Faculty, and the University to make your life at the
University a fruitful and memorable one. I wish you all the best for your studies at the
University and the future beyond.

Mr. T.S.S. Fernando

Head, Department of Management Studies

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 Academic Staff of the Department of /

Management Studies

Ms. R.M.C. Kumari Dr. A.H. Heenipellage Mr. T.S.S. Fernando

B.Com. (Pdn); B.Com. (Pdn); B.Sc.(Bus.Admin.) (Sp)(SJP);
MPhil. (Kel); PhD (UoC, SL) (Reading) PhD (UoW, AUS) MBA (Col)
Senior Lecturer – Grade II Lecturer Senior Lecturer – Grade II

Ms. A.S. Shiromy Mr. D.I.J. Samaranayake Ms. Y.Y. Senevirathne

B.Com. (Pdn); B.A. (Economics) (Pdn); B. Com (Pdn);
M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP) MPhil (Pdn); M.Sc (UK); M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP)
Senior Lecturer – Grade II PhD(UEA, UK) (Reading) Lecturer (Probationary)
Senior Lecturer – Grade II

Ms. K.A.T.D. Kuruppu Mr.T. Sukirthan Mr. A. Mithursan

B.Sc.(Bus. Admin.)(Sp)(SJP); B.Sc.(Bus.Admin.) (Sp)(SJP); BBA (Org. Mgt)(Special)(Pdn);
MBA (RUSL); M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP)(Reading) CA-SL (Corporate Level)
Lecturer (Probationary) Temporary Lecturer Temporary Lecturer

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Academic Staff of the Department of
Management Studies

Ms. J.A.P.L. Thushari

B.Com. (Pdn);
Temporary Lecturer

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Department of Marketing Management

Academic
Programmes

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 Department of Marketing Management
The Department of Marketing Management strives for excellence in the dissemination
of knowledge in marketing with a practical approach. We always ensure that our
degree programme is innovative and also it responds continuously to the
ever-changing requirements of the corporate sector and strives to provide a top-notch
learning experience and stimulating educational experience for our students. We
always expect our students to be leading marketing professionals who play an
important role in helping to create a better corporate world.

Head of the Department

Ms. R.M.U.R.K. Rathnayaka

T.P: +94 81 239 4055
Email: [email protected]

Department Coordinators

Internship Coordinator: Ms. K.D.M.K. Weeratunge - [email protected]

Research Coordinator: Ms. R.M.U.R.K. Rathnayake - [email protected]
Senior Treasurer, Students’ Society: Ms. H.W.R. Niwarthana - [email protected]

Study Programme/s

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours in Marketing Management

Student Society

Marketing Management Students’ Society

Visit Us: Marketing Management Facebook Profile

Contact Office

T.P: +94 81 239 4056

Fax: +94 81 238 5707
Email: [email protected]

Find More

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 Message from the Department Head

Dear Students,

I warmly welcome you to the Department of Marketing Management. The

Department of Marketing Management embraces a strong culture with positive vibes
and creativity. The Department offers a spectrum of courses related to Marketing
Management for several Degree Programmes including Bachelor of Business
Administration, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science in Computation and
Management.
Marketing plays a pivotal role in any organizational setting to thrive in today’s volatile
business environment. Hence, the Department endeavors to mould our
undergraduates to become fully-fledged marketing professionals with adequate
knowledge, balanced set of skills, positive attitudes, and the right mind-set. The
Department always prioritizes the needs of the students and is committed to deliver
the best teaching and learning experience utilizing innovative methods. Furthermore,
the Department maintains strong win-win ties with the private and public sector
organizations to ensure the employability of the graduates at the end. The
Department also promotes research and scholarly work, thereby solving real issues in
the society.
The Department is devoted to continuously improve the quality and the standard of
its courses to match the requirements of the modern world of work and to create a
platform for the undergraduates to excel in their chosen paths.
I wish you all the best for your future endeavors and looking forward to create
memorable experiences with you!

Ms R.M.U.R.K. Rathnayaka
Head, Department of Marketing Management

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 Academic Staff of the Department of /

Marketing Management

Dr. Nuresh Eranda Dr. W.M.H.U. Wijethunga Ms. K.D.M.K. Weeratunge

B.Sc. (Mkt. Mgt.) (Special)(SJP); B.Sc. (Mkt. Mgt.) (Special)(SJP); BBA (Mkt. Mgt.)(Special)(Pdn);
BBA(Apu, Japan); M.Sc. in Mgt. (SJP); AM SLIM; M.Sc. in Mgt.(SJP);
M.Sc. (Apu, Japan);ACIM (UK); PhD(UoN, UK) Dip. In Mgt. Acc. CIMA (UK);
PhD (Col, SL) Senior Lecturer – Grade II CIM (UK)
Senior Lecturer – Grade I Lecturer (Probationary)

Ms. R.M.U.R.K. Rathnayaka Ms. H.W.R. Niwarthana Mr. D.M.D. Bandara

B.B. Mgt (Mkt)(Special)(Kel); BBA (Mkt. Mgt) (Special)(Pdn); B.B.Mgt(Mkt)(Special)(Kel);
MBA (Col); CIM (UK) MBA (PIM-SJP) MBA (PIM-SJP) Reading;
Lecturer Lecturer (Probationary) Lecturer (Probationary)

Ms. Y.B. Premachandra Ms. W.M.H.W. Wijesundara

BBA (Mkt. Mgt) (Special) (Pdn); BBA (Mkt. Mgt) (Special) (Pdn);
Temporary Lecturer Dip.Strategic Sales Mgt: Cert.Dig.Mkt;
Temporary Lecturer

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Department of Operations Management

Academic
Programmes

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Department of Operations Management

The Department of Operations Management is a unique Department with a strong

focus on Operations Management, innovations and Decision Sciences. We as a
Department, tries our best to explore the interface between innovations and
operations, and engages in enquiries on the core concepts of Operations
Management. We deal with key techniques of Decision Sciences in the latter in order
to evaluate alternatives and make recommendations on competitive priorities.

Head of the Department

Dr. S. Maheswaran
T.P: +94 81 238 4074
Email: [email protected]

Department Coordinators

Internship Coordinator: Ms. S.H.P. Kumudumali - [email protected]

Research Coordinator: Ms. B.T.D.N. Senarath – [email protected]
Senior Treasurer, Students’ Society: Mr. P.H. Abeysundara - [email protected]

Study Programme/s

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours in Operations Management

Student Society

Operations Management Students’ Society

Visit Us: Operation Management Facebook Profile

Contact Office

T.P: +94 81 3135093

Fax: +94 81 238 5707
Email: [email protected]

Find More

https://mgt.pdn.ac.lk/departments/dom/index.php

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 Message from the Department Head

Dear Students,

On behalf of the members of the Department of Operations Management, I take this

opportunity to welcome you all to the Faculty of Management, University of
Peradeniya.
The Department of Operations Management is one of the largest Departments in terms
of number of students and staff. Currently, the Department facilitates around 110
specialized students who are directly attached to the Department for its special
degree programme in Bachelor of Business Administration in Operations Management.
Moreover, the Department offers courses for the B. Com, the BA and the B.Sc.
(Computation and Management) Degree Programmes.
Further for your information, the BBA in Operations Management degree Programme is
designed in a way that it produces graduates who are capable of economizing the
resources in the firm, digitalizing the organizational processes with the latest
technological solutions and applying decision making tools to make trade-off decisions
in day today operations of a company. The Department offers broad ranges of courses
including Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, Management Information
Systems, Product Designing, Project Management, Hospitality Management, Lean
Manufacturing, Service Operations, Statistical Quality Control, Industrial Engineering
and many more to provide the students with appropriate knowledge, skills and
attitudes in operations excellence. In addition, these courses enable students to
analyze the dynamic business environment and develop appropriate strategies to
cope with business issues.
The foremost objective of the Department is to produce high quality graduates who
are capable of making decisions to gain operations excellence in the business world.
The specialized students in the Department are exposed to a precise learning process
with coursework classroom teaching, industry training, and research project which
would be able to produce fully competent operations professionals. I warmly request
you to capitalize the opportunities available at one of the leading departments in the
Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya for the betterment of your future.
I wish you all the very success in your future endeavors.

Dr. S. Maheswaran
Head, Department of Operations Management

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 Academic Staff of the Department of /

Operations Management

Prof. E.P.M. Rajaratne Prof. R. H. Kuruppuge Dr. S. Maheswaran

B.Com (Pdn); M.Sc. B.Com. (Pdn); MBA (Col); B.Com.(Pdn); MBA(Pdn);
(Wakayama); PhD(Osaka, Japan) MA (Kln); PGDM (Pdn); PGDDE (IGNOU,India);
Senior Professor PhD (TBU, CZEC) PhD (NTNU, Norway)
Professor Senior Lecturer – Grade I

Mr. A.M.A.S.M. Bandara Ms. H.L.M. De Silva Mr. G.C.I. Gunarathne

B.Sc.(CM)(Pdn); BBA (Mkt. Mgt)(Col); B.Sc. Mkt. Mgt (SJP);
M.Sc. (Mrt); M.Phil (Pdn); M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP); M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP)
PhD (Mrt, SL)(Reading) AM SLIM; MILT; PhD (SUT, AUS) (Reading)
Senior Lecturer – Grade II PhD (Massey,NZ)(Reading) Senior Lecturer – Grade II
Senior Lecturer – Grade II

Ms. D.M.S.M. Dasanayake Ms. S.P. Aryarathne Ms. P.W. Tennekoon

BBA(OPM)(Special) (Pdn); B.Sc. OPM & Tech.Mgt (SJP); BBA(OPM) (Special)(Pdn);
M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP) M.Sc.(PGIA); M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP) M.Sc. in Mgt (SJP)
Senior Lecturer- Grade II CIMA (Passed Finalist); Senior Lecturer- Grade II
Senior Lecturer- Grade II

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 Mr. P.H. Abeysundera Ms. B.T.D.N. Senarath Ms. S.H.T. Kumudumali
BBA (OPM)(Special) (Pdn); BBA(OPM)(Special) (Pdn); BBA(OPM)(Special)(Pdn);
MBA (PIM - SJP) MBA (PIM - SJP) MBA (PIM - SJP)
Lecturer Lecturer (Probationary) Lecturer (Probationary)

Mr. N.T.K.P. Fernando Ms. H.R.D.A. Priyantha

BBA (OPM)(Special) (Pdn) BBA (OPM)(Special) (Pdn);
MBA(PIM-SJP) (Reading) Temporary Lecturer
Temporary Lecturer

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English Language Teaching Unit

Academic
Programmes

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 Message from the Coordinator

Dear Students,

On behalf of the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU), I would like to welcome you to
the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya. You will enjoy a privileged status
as an undergraduate of the University of Peradeniya which, I believe, is one of the most
illustrious academic institutions in South Asia.
The ELTU is affiliated with the Department of English Language Teaching (DELT) housed
in the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya. Our unit offers the Intensive English
Course, Certificate Course in Business English as well as the ELM (English Language for
Management) Programme. Over the years the members of the ELTU staff have made a
contribution of considerable importance to the Faculty of Management in terms of
teaching undergraduates, preparing lesson materials, assessing student performance,
organizing events, and supporting the academic and non-academic staff of the
Faculty.
I hope you will make the most of your stay at Peradeniya and wish you all the very best
in your future endeavors!

Mr. Nalaka S. Hewage

Coordinator, English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU)

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 Academic Staff of English Language /

Teaching Unit

Mr. N.S. Hewage Ms. S. Atapattu Ms. V. Semini

BA (Hons) in English (Pdn); BA (Pdn); MA in South Asian Studies (India); BA (Hons) in English (Pdn);
MA in TESL (USA) PGDip in Psychology (Pdn) MA in TESL (OUSL)(Reading)
Senior Lecturer - Grade II Instructor (Temporary) Instructor (Temporary)

Ms. S. T. Delpachithra Ms. G. K. Neththipola

BA (Hons) in English (SUSL); BA (Pdn)
MA in English and Education Instructor (Temporary)
(SUSL)(Reading);
Diploma in IR (BCIS),
DIPHRM(Reading)(CIPM)
Instructor (Temporary)

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Graduate Profile and

Programme Learning Outcomes

Academic
Programmes

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 Graduate Profile of the BBA Honours
/

Graduate of the Faculty

Graduate Profile of the BBA Honours Degree Programme,

Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya

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 Description of BBA Honours Graduate Attributes
A Graduate of BBA Honours Degree Programme should be;
1. A Knowledge Seeker who has the passion for searching new knowledge
philosophically and systematically. S/he is knowledgeable of contemporary
management theories, concepts, and their practical implications.
2. A Management Scholar who is capable of planning, organizing, leading, and
controlling to achieve set objectives of a business entity efficiently and effectively.
3. An Effective Decision Maker who is capable of making systematic fact-based
decisions to optimize/sustain the use of resources.
4. An Effective Communicator and Collaborator who is a linguistic expert and influential
of conflict resolution through negotiation, partnership, and networking.
5. A Resilient Achiever who is capable of quickly bounce back and forward after a
crisis.
6. A Team Player who is capable of respecting diversity. S/he is an independent
minded, optimist and empathetic.
7. A Critical and Holistic Thinker capable of sensing issues broadly.
8. A Digitally Enable Business Analyst who is capable of making data-driven decisions
with the support of ICT.
9. A Catalyst and an Entrepreneur who capitalizes opportunities of a given context and
be an agent for change through innovation.
10. A a Visionary Leader who is capable of an outcome-oriented transformative
leadership.
11. A Responsible Global Citizen who is reliable and accountable. S/he is inclusive,
pluralistic, emotionally intelligent, sensitive to nature and well-being of fellow citizen.
12. A Lifelong Learner who is curious, goal-oriented and congruence,
achievement-focused and self-directed.

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 Graduate Profile of Accounting and
/

Finance Graduate

Graduate Profile of the BBA Honours in Accounting and

Finance Degree Programme

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Graduate Attributes of the BBA Honours in Accounting and
Finance Degree Programme

A graduate of BBA Honours in Accounting & Finance should be:

● A Confident Communicator, who should possess good interpersonal skills to articulate

his/her ideas and knowledge effectively using oral, written, and non-verbal
communication means.
● An Ethical Leader, who should prove ethical leadership through effective decision
making and self-management by understanding his/her own strengths and
weaknesses.
● A Knowledge Disseminator, who should synthesize and reflect core knowledge &
skills in Accounting & Finance to resolve wide range of organizational issues.
● A Lifelong Learner, who should be a self-initiated learner, where he/she should
obtain, retain, update and transfer core knowledge & skills in Accounting & Finance
to achieve organizational success.
● An Optimist, who should hold right attitudes, values and professionalism that equip
him/her for employment and citizenship.
● A Resilient Learner, who should have the ability to adapt and adjust to misfortunes,
overcome obstacles, and bounce back from perceived failure.
● A Team Player, who should be able to work interdependently, with a variety of
individuals, to achieve a goal while displaying flexibility and willingness to understand
and articulate alternate points of view.
● A Value Creator, who should be able to apply creative thinking skills to develop
solutions that effectively address problems, challenges, or unmet needs.

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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the BBA Honours in
Accounting and Finance Degree Programme

At the successful completion of the BBA Honours in Accounting & Finance Degree, the
qualification holders should be able to:

● Demonstrate thorough and systematic understanding of core aspects of

management in general and particularly in Accounting and Finance study
disciplines
● Analyze and foresee the environmental factors that influence the businesses in
general and more specifically related to the accounting and finance functions.
● Evaluate business situations and alternatives related to accounting and finance
functions, and make decisions to solve problems using appropriate tools, techniques
and practices that add value to the business.
● Contribute to and collaborate in a team with diverse groups to achieve common
targets.
● Communicate information, ideas, issues, problems and solutions to specialist and
non-specialist audiences.
● Hold right attitudes, values and professionalism that equip them for employment and
citizenship.
● Prepare to carry out further training in the accounting and finance study disciplines
and manage own learning.

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 Graduate Profile of Human Resource
/

Management Graduate

Graduate Profile of the BBA Honours in Human Resource

Management Degree Programme

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Graduate Attributes of the BBA Honours in Human Resource
Management Degree Programme

A graduate of BBA Honours in Human Resource Management should be:

● An HR Mastery, who demonstrates theoretical and conceptual understanding in the

field of HRM.

● A Knowledge Disseminator, who acquires, shares, and retains knowledge to

understand the human behaviour and attitude towards the organization’s strategic
direction.

● A Problem Solver, who systematically identifies and implements solutions for complex
and unexpected situations in dynamic business contexts.

● An Effective Communicator, who receives and transmits reliable and timely

information to fulfil the interests of different stakeholders.

● A HR Leader, who helps to each strategic goals and objectives by utilizing

sophisticated and innovative leadership techniques.

● A Team worker, who functions effectively to ensure shared goals, constant

employee support, and interpersonal trust within the workplace.

● An Ethical HR Professional, who demonstrates moral responsibility and accountability

through ethical conduct.

● A Lifelong Learner, who determines a vision for life and develops long-term goals
and strategies accordingly.

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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the BBA Honours in
Human Resource Management Degree Programme

At the successful completion of the BBA Honours in Human Resource Management

Degree, the qualification holders should be able to:

● Demonstrate a thorough and systematic understanding of core aspects of

management in general and human resource management study discipline in
particular.

● Analyze and foresee the environmental factors that influence the businesses in
general and more specifically related to the human resource management
function.

● Evaluate business situations and alternatives related to a human resource

management function, and make decisions to solve problems using appropriate
tools, techniques, and practices that add value to the business.

● Contribute to and collaborate in a team with diverse groups to achieve common

targets.

● Communicate information, ideas, issues, problems, and solutions to specialist and

non-specialist audiences.

● Develop right attitudes, values, and professionalism that equip them for employment
and citizenship.

● Prepare to carry out further training in human resource management the study
discipline and manage own learning.

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 Graduate Profile of Organizational
/

Management Graduate

Graduate Profile of the BBA Honours in Organizational

Management Degree Programme

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Graduate Attributes of the BBA Honours in Organizational
Management Degree Programme

A graduate of BBA Honours in Organizational Management should be:

● A Subject Specialist, who excels in knowledge on general management, functional

areas of management, Entrepreneurship and Economics.

● A Problem Solver & Decision Maker, who is proactive in diagnosing the real problems
and producing sustainable solutions for organizational systems diligently.

● An Innovator, who explores opportunities to embark value creation creatively and

originally.

● An Analyzer & Critical Thinker, who investigates the emerging changes in the VUCA
(Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) environment and deliver value
through practice.

● An Empathetic Leader, who is a sensitive human being exhibits team spirit,

empowerment, moral practices and positive attitudes.

● An Effective Communicator, who exchanges information clearly, correctly,

completely, concisely and compassionately to fulfil expectations of stakeholders.

● A Life-long Learner, who is visionary and passionate on research and pursuits new
knowledge.

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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the BBA Honours in
Organizational Management Degree Programme

At the successful completion of the BBA Honours in Organizational Management

Degree, the qualification holders should be able to:

● Demonstrate a proficient understanding of bodies of knowledge on general

management, different functional areas of management, entrepreneurship and
economics.
● Identify emerging changes in the VUCA environments in order to innovate, both
within organizations and as new ventures.
● Assess organizational issues and engage in processes to reach sustainable solutions.
● Effectively use critical thinking, analytical skills, reasoning and judgment in
organizational contexts.
● Apply transferable skills, including effective reporting and communication in the
workplace.
● Demonstrate good understanding of ethical responsibilities for personal,
organizational and societal wellbeing.
● Act as an empathetic leader who exhibits team spirits, empowerment, moral
practices and positive attitudes.
● Prepare to carry out self-directed learning and continue to acquire further training
and knowledge for academic and professional development.

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 Graduate Profile of/

Marketing Management Graduate

Graduate Profile of the BBA Honours in Marketing

Management Degree Programme

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Graduate Attributes of the BBA Honours in Marketing
Management Degree Programme

A graduate of BBA Honours in Marketing Management should be:

● A Marketing Strategist, who has comprehensive knowledge of Marketing Management

and capable of applying that in the real world.

● A Creative Thinker, who thinks outside of the box and is not afraid to try out new things.

● An Effective Communicator, who possesses excellent interpersonal and communication

skills in order to address the needs of multiple stakeholders.

● A Team Player, who is ready to work with others and ready to lead with the ability of

managing and delegating to others while accepting responsibilities.

● A Problem Solver and Critical Thinker, who demonstrates the ability to take a logical

and analytical approach in solving problems in order to compete in the dynamic

business world.

● A Professional Marketer, who is keen on career development and capable of adding

value to the society in a responsible manner.

● A Life-Long Learner, who recognizes the need for continuous growth to enhance the

knowledge, skills and competencies.

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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the BBA Honours in
Marketing Management Degree Programme

At the successful completion of the BBA Honours in Marketing Management Degree,

the qualification holders should be able to:

● Demonstrate a versatile character with broad understanding of Management and

comprehensive knowledge of Marketing Management.
● Assess the dynamics in the environment to uncover new opportunities and design
innovative and creative value-driven strategies to withstand the competition.
● Review marketing functions and culture of the organization to the interest of the
customers and solve the problems using critical thinking, reasoning and analytical
tools and techniques.
● Build positive and healthy work relationships and drive towards organizational vision
with a team spirit.
● Establish effective and constant communications with multiple internal and external
stakeholders and maintain continuous engagement to enhance the competitive
advantage.
● Demonstrate the role of an ethical and professional marketer guided by a unique
value system to ensure organizational, social and environmental sustainability.
● Demonstrate a positive mindset for continuous professional development and be
open to adapt according to the requirements of the changing world.

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 Graduate Profile of/

Operations Management Graduate

Graduate Profile of the BBA Honours in Operations

Management Degree Programme

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Graduate Attributes of the BBA Honours in Operations
Management Degree Programme

A graduate of BBA Honours in Operations Management should be:

● A Knowledge Disseminator, who acquires, retain and transfer knowledge about the
organisation’s operations to achieve the operational excellence of the organisation.
● A Value Chain Analyst, who provides technical assistance, value chain
development advice and implementation support to value chain partners and the
organisation in the development of market linkages so that the organisation
become profitable, and self-sustaining in the long run.
● An Operations System Designer, who undertakes initiatives to fulfil people’s
requirements through shaping or configuring products, services, and processes by
adopting and implementing innovations into processes.
● A Lean Thinker, who exercise initiatives to identify and eliminate non value adding
processes in organisation’s operations systematically to achieve process
improvement.
● A Business Analyst, who makes rational decisions to solve problems using
appropriate tools and techniques that add value to the business.
● An Entrepreneur, who understand and capture opportunities for new initiatives.
● A Strategic Thinker in Operations, who aspires to serve their customers, and explains
how operations can have an important strategic role through environmental
analysis, planning and controlling the resources and ensuring higher standards in
quality to enhance the sustainable practices and ensure long term success.
● A Lifelong Learner, who is self-motivated to pursue new knowledge with a vision for
life and individuals & competitiveness in long term.

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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the BBA Honours in
Operations Management Degree Programme

At the successful completion of the BBA Honours in Operations Management Degree,

the qualification holders should be able to:

● Demonstrate thorough and systematic understanding of the important role of

operations management in today’s business environment.
● Apply the current operations management theories, practices and concepts utilizing
case problems and problem-based learning situations.
● Use and apply computer-based operations management tools used in today’s
business.
● Provide students with the knowledge and capability in formulating and analyzing
mathematical models in operations management for real life applications.
● Develop and utilize critical management skills such as negotiating, working
effectively within a diverse business environment, ethical decision making.
● Demonstrate the use of effective written and oral communications, critical thinking,
and team building and presentation skills.
● Explain the operations management as a whole, how to integrate and synchronize
intra- and inter-organizational processes, and how to create customer value.
● Make decisions on both the operational and strategic levels in modern business
management.

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Curriculum Structure of the BBA Honours

Degree Programme

Academic
Programmes

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 Curriculum Structure of the BBA Honours /

Degree Programme

Common Structure of Year 1 for BBA Honours Degree

Programme
All the students registered for the BBA Honours degree Programme are required to offer
all the courses available in the first year as they comprise the common segment of the
degree Programme.

Structure of Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 for BBA Honours Degree

Programme
Based on the student’s specialization choice and performance in the Year 1 they are
allowed to select an area of specialization. The courses pertaining to a specialization
field are compulsory once the field is selected. Following areas of specializations are
offered by the Faculty: Accounting & Finance, Human Resource Management,
Marketing Management, Operations Management and Organizational Management.
Specialization Area Selection criteria
The following table shows the selection criteria and the maximum number of students
for each specialization area.

Maximum
Specialization
Number of Selection Criteria*
Area
Students

● The student must have followed Accounting

subject for GCE A/L

Accounting & AND

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Finance ● Minimum “B-“ for ACF 1101 - Financial Accounting
AND
● Overall GPA for 1st-year courses 2.7

● Minimum “B” for HRM 1201 – Human Resource

Management
Human Resource
40 OR
Management
● Minimum “B” for MGS 1103 – Business
Communication

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 ● Minimum “B“ for MKT 1201 – Principles of Marketing
Management
Marketing ● For absentees of MKT 1201: “B” for MGS 1101 –
40
Management Management Theory & Practice
OR
MGS 1103 – Business Communication

● “C” for OPM 1101 - Business Mathematics and OPM

1201 - Business Statistics and “B” for OPM 1202 -
Operations
40 Operations Management
Management
OR
● CGPA 2.7 or above for the above subjects

● “B“ for MGS 1101 - Management Theory and

Practice
Organizational
40 OR
Management
MGS 1102 - Business Economics
● CGPA 2.7 or above

*Subject to change
Specialization area selection process
1. The Faculty will arrange a mandatory awareness session on specialization selection
immediately after the end of the second semester examination for 1000 level
students.
2. After the 1000 level academic programme, a Google form will be uploaded to the
Faculty LMS under general announcements, and students should submit the duly
completed application on or before the given deadline.
3. In the first round of the application screening process, Departments shall make their
selection decisions based on student’s first preference and his/her fulfilment of the
Department’s eligibility criteria. Then a specialization selection meeting shall be
arranged to consider the unsuccessful applications where the students shall be
assigned to a Department based on his/her second preference. If the specialization
area (Department) indicated as the student’s second preference is already filled
with the agreed student capacity, then the third preference shall be considered,
and so on. Accordingly, this process shall continue until all the students are
allocated to a specialization (Department) based on the student preference and
agreed student capacity by each Department.
4. A list of the selected students for specialization area of each Department will be
uploaded to the Faculty LMS.
5. Subsequently, a student shall submit an appeal if he/she has any inquiry about the
selection decision within two days after publishing the list of selected students for
the specialization area of each Department. A Google form for appeals shall be
made available in the Faculty LMS. However, the students are not allowed to
change their initial preference given in the application form when they are
submitting the appeals.
6. A final list of selected students for specialization area of each Department will be
uploaded to the Faculty LMS.
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 Common Structure of First Year

Course Status Cumulative

Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

Information and
ICT 1001 Communication C 2 -
Technology*

Management Theory & 3 3

MGS 1101 C
Practice

Business Economics
1 MGS 1102 C 4 7

OPM 1101 Business Mathematics C 3 10

Business Communication
MGS 1103 C 2 12

Financial Accounting
ACF 1101 C 3 15

OPM 1201 Business Statistics C 3 18

Human Resource
HRM 1201 C 3 21
Management

Operations Management
OPM 1202 C 3 24
2

Principles of Marketing
MKT 1201 C 3 27
Management

Fundamentals of Social
MGS 1201 C 3 30
Sciences

*Non-Credit

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 Specialization in Accounting & Finance
Specialization in Accounting & Finance – Course Structure of Year 2

Course Status Cumulative

Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

Management
ACF 2101 C 3 33
Accounting

Organizational
HRM 2101 C 3 36
Behavior

1 ACF 2102 Corporate Finance C 3 39

Intermediate Financial
ACF 2103 C 3 42
Accounting*

ACF 2104 Banking E 3

ACF 2105 Micro Finance E 3 45

MGS 2201 Entrepreneurship C 3 48

OPM 2201 Operations Research C 3 51

ACF 2201 Auditing & Assurance C 3 54

2 Financial
ACF 2202 C 3 57
Mathematics

ACF 2203 Financial Markets E 3

Management Control 60
ACF 2204 E 3
Systems

* ACF 1101 is the prerequisite for ACF 2103

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Specialization in Accounting & Finance – Course Structure of Year 3
Course Status Cumulative
Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

MGS 3101 Business Law C 3 63

Accounting Information
ACF 3101 C 3 66
Systems

Advanced Financial
ACF 3102 C 3 69
Accounting*
1
ACF 3103 Taxation C 3 72

Computer Based
ACF 3104 E 3
Accounting
75
ACF 3105 Financial Econometrics E 3

Organizational
HRM 3201 C 3 78
Leadership

Advanced Corporate
ACF 3201 C 3 81
Finance

Advanced
ACF 3202 Management C 3 84
Accounting
2
Advanced Auditing &
ACF 3203 E 3
Assurance
87
Security Analysis &
ACF 3204 E 3
Portfolio Management

Research Methodology
ACF 3299 C 3 90
in Accounting & Finance

* ACF 2103 is the prerequisite for ACF 3102

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Specialization in Accounting & Finance – Course Structure of Year 4
Status Cumulative
Semester Course Code Course Title Credits
(C/E) Credit

MGS 4101 Strategic Management C 3 93

ACF 4101 Corporate Governance C 3 96

ACF 4102 Public Sector Accounting C 3 99

ACF 4103 Behavioral Finance E 3

1
ACF 4104 Advanced Taxation E 3 105

ACF 4105 Financial Reporting E 3

Independent Research
ACF 4099 Project in Accounting & C
Finance

Financial Statement
ACF 4201 C 3 108
Analysis

Forensic & Investigative

ACF 4202 E 3
Accounting

ACF 4203 Risk Management E 3

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2 Seminar in Accounting &
ACF 4298 E 3
Finance

Internship in Accounting
ACF 4299 E 6
& Finance*

Independent Research
ACF 4099 Project in Accounting & C 6 120
Finance

* Alternatively, student can select Seminar in Accounting & Finance and one more
elective course.
The detailed course content can be obtained from
https://mgt.pdn.ac.lk/departments/dbf/revised_curriculum.php

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 Specialization in Human Resource /

Management
Specialization in Human Resource Management – Course Structure of Year 2

Semester Status Cumulative

Course Code Course Title Credits
(C/E) Credit

ACF 2101 Management Accounting C 3 33

ACF 2102 Corporate Finance C 3 36

HRM 2101 Organizational Behavior C 3 39

HRM 2102 Employee Resourcing C 2 41

1
Human Resource
HRM 2103 C 2 43
Development

Performance
HRM 2104 E 2
Management
45
Ethics in Human Resource
HRM 2105 E 2
Management

MGS 2201 Entrepreneurship C 3 48

OPM 2201 Operations Research C 3 51

OPM 2202 Project Management C 3 54

Negotiation and Human

HRM 2201 C 2 56
Resource Management
* ACF21101 is the prerequisite for ACF 2103
Compensation
HRM 2202 C 2 58
Management

HRM 2203 Soft Skills Development E 2

Social Changes and 60

HRM 2204 Human Resource E 2
Management

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Specialization in Human Resource Management – Course Structure of Year 3
Course Status Cumulative
Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

Management Information
OPM 3101 C 3 63
Systems

MGS 3101 Business Law C 3 66

HRM 3101 Employment Law C 3 69

HRM 3102 Career Management E 2

1

Human Resource
HRM 3103 E 2
Accounting
75
Gender Issues in
HRM 3104 E 2
Organizations

Employee Health and

HRM 3105 E 2
Safety

HRM 3201 Organizational Leadership C 3 78

Research Methodology in
HRM 3299 Human Resource C 3 81
Management

HRM 3202 Industrial Psychology C 3 84

2
HRM 3203 Industrial Relations E 2

HRM 3204 Conflict Management E 2

90
Human Resource
HRM 3205 E 2
Information Systems

HRM 3206 Talent Management E 2

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Specialization in Human Resource Management – Course Structure of Year 4

Course Status Cumulative

Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

MGS 4101 Strategic Management C 3 93

Strategic Human Resource

HRM 4101 C 3 96
Management

Organizational
HRM 4102 C 3 99
Development and Change

HRM 4103 Team Development E 3

1

HRM 4104 Employee Counseling E 3 105

Green Human Resource

HRM 4105 E 3
Management

Independent Research
HRM 4099 Project in Human Resource C
Management

Contemporary Human
HRM 4201 C 3 108
Resource Management

HRM 4202 Knowledge Management E 3

International Human
HRM 4203 E 3
Resource Management

Total Quality Management

HRM 4204 in Human Resource E 3 114
2 Management

Seminar in Human
HRM 4298 E 3
Resource Management

Internship in Human
HRM 4299 E 6
Resource Management*

Independent Research
HRM 4099 Project in Human Resource C 6 120
Management

*Alternatively, student can select Seminar in Human Resource Management and one more
elective course.
The detailed course content can be obtained from
https://mgt.pdn.ac.lk/departments/dhrm/revised_curriculum.php

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 Specialization in Marketing /

Management
Specialization in Marketing Management – Course Structure of Year 2
Course Status Cumulative
Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

ACF 2101 Management Accounting C 3 33

HRM 2101 Organizational Behavior C 3 36

ACF 2102 Corporate Finance C 3 39

1
Advance Marketing
MKT 2101 C 3 42
Management

Marketing
MKT 2102 E 2
Communications I
44
MKT 2103 Relationship Marketing E 2

OPM 2201 Operations Research C 3 47

MGS 2201 Entrepreneurship C 3 50

OPM 2202 Project Management C 3 53

2

Skills Development and

MKT 2201 C 4 57
Fine Arts

Events Management and

MKT 2202 C 3 60
Marketing

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Specialization in Marketing Management – Course Structure of Year 3
Course Status Cumulative
Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

Management
OPM 3101 C 3 63
Information Systems

MGS 3101 Business Law C 3 66

MKT 3101 Services Marketing C 3 69

1
Product & Brand
MKT 3102 C 3 72
Management

MKT 3103 Hospitality Marketing E 3

75
MKT 3104 E-Marketing E 3

Organizational
HRM 3201 C 3 78
Leadership

MKT 3201 Consumer Analysis C 3 81

Marketing
MKT 3202 C 3 84
Communications II
2
MGS 3204 Managerial Economics E 3
87
Total Quality
MGS 3201 E 3
Management

MKT 3299 Marketing Research C 3 90

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Specialization in Marketing Management – Course Structure of Year 4
Course Status Cumulative
Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

MGS 4101 Strategic Management C 3 93

MKT 4101 International Marketing C 3 96

Sales and Retail

MKT 4102 C 3 99
Management

Analytical tools for

MKT 4103 C 2 101
1 Marketing Research

MKT 4104 Sustainability Marketing E 3

104
Emerging Themes in
MKT 4105 E 3
Marketing

Independent Research
MKT 4099 Project in Marketing C
Management

Strategic Marketing and

MKT 4201 C 4 108
Case Analysis

MKT 4202 Marketing Ethics E 3

MKT 4203 Green Marketing E 3

Development
MGS 4201 E 3 114
2 Economics

Seminar in Marketing
MKT 4298 E 3
Management

Internship in Marketing
MKT 4299 E 6
Management *

Independent Research
MKT 4099 Project in Marketing C 6 120
Management

* Alternatively, student can select Seminar in Marketing Management and one more
elective course.
The detailed course content can be obtained from
https://mgt.pdn.ac.lk/departments/dmm/revised_curriculum.php

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 Specialization in Operations /

Management
Specialization in Operations Management – Course Structure of Year 2
Course Status Cumulative
Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

Management
ACF 2101 C 3 33
Accounting

HRM 2101 Organizational Behavior C 3 36

1 ACF 2102 Corporate Finance C 3 39

OPM 2101 Service Operations C 3 42

Supply Chain
OPM 2102 C 3 45
Management

MGS 2201 Entrepreneurship C 3 48

OPM 2201 Operations Research C 3 51

2 OPM 2202 Project Management C 3 54

OPM 2203 Lean Manufacturing C 3 57

OPM 2204 Quality Management C 3 60

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Specialization in Operations Management – Course Structure of Year 3
Status Cumulative
Semester Course Code Course Title Credits
(C/E) Credit

Management
OPM 3101 C 3 63
Information Systems

MGS 3101 Business Law C 3 66

OPM 3102 Hospitality Management C 3 69

OPM 3103 Operations Scheduling C 3 72

1 Advanced Operations
OPM 3104 E 3
Research*

OPM 3105 Product Designing E 3

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OPM 3106 Facility Layout Design E 3

OPM 3107 Industrial Location Theory E 3

OPM 3108 Events Management E 3

Organizational
HRM 3201 C 3 78
Leadership

OPM 3201 Business Forecasting** C 3 81

Statistical Quality
OPM 3202 C 3 84
Control***

Computer Integrated
OPM 3203 E 3
Manufacturing System

Integrated Management
OPM 3204 E 3
System
2
Transport and Warehouse
OPM 3205 E 3 87
Management****

Procurement
OPM 3206 E 3
Management

Business Process
OPM 3207 E 3
Outsourcing

Research Methodology
OPM 3299 in Operations C 3 90
Management

*OPM 2202 is the prerequisite for OPM 3104

** OPM 1101 and OPM 1201 are the prerequisites for OPM 3201
*** OPM 1201 is the prerequisite for OPM 3202
**** OPM 3107 is the prerequisite for OPM 3205

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Specialization in Operations Management – Course Structure of Year 4
Course Status Cumulative
Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

MGS 4101 Strategic Management C 3 93

Business Process Analysis

OPM 4101 C 3 96
and Designing

Advanced Topics in
OPM 4102 C 3 99
Project Management

Global Production and

OPM 4103 E 3
Supply Management

1 IT for Operations
OPM 4104 E 3
Management*
105
Commercial Law and
OPM 4105 E 3
Ethics

Case Studies in Operations

OPM 4106 E 3
Management

Independent Research
OPM 4099 Project in Operations C
Management

OPM 4201 Industrial Engineering C 3 108

OPM 4202 Information Management E 3

Sustainable Operations
OPM 4203 E 3
Management

Seminar in Operations 114

2 OPM 4298 E 3
Management

Internship in Operations
OPM 4299 E 6
Management **

Independent Research
OPM 4099 Project in Operations C 6 120
Management

*OPM 2202 and OPM 3104 are the prerequisites for OPM 4104
**Alternatively, student can select Seminar in Operations Management and one more
elective course.
The detailed course content can be obtained from
https://mgt.pdn.ac.lk/departments/dom/revised_curriculum.php

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 Specialization in Organizational /

Management
Specialization in Organizational Management – Course Structure of Year 2

Course Status Cumulative

Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

Management
ACF 2101 C 3 33
Accounting

HRM 2101 Organizational Behavior C 3 36

ACF 2102 Corporate Finance C 3 39

Public Sector
MGS 2101 C 3 42
Management
1
Managing Service
MGS 2102 E 3
Organizations

Evolution of
MGS 2103 E 3 45
Management Thought

Human Resource
HRM 2103 E 3
Development

MGS 2201 Entrepreneurship C 3 48

OPM 2201 Operations Research C 3 51

Cross-cultural
MGS 2202 C 3 54
2 Management

MGS 2203 Banking and Insurance E 3

MGS 2204 E-Commerce E 3 60

OPM 2202 Project Management E 3

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Specialization in Organizational Management – Course Structure of Year 3
Course Status Cumulative
Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

MGS 3101 Business Law C 3 63

Management
OPM 3101 C 3 66
Information Systems

Small Business
MGS 3102 C 3 69
Management

MKT 3101 Service Marketing E 3

1 Computer Based
ACF 3104 E 3
Accounting

Innovations
MGS 3103 E 3
Management 75

International
MGS 3104 E 3
Economics

Applied Industrial
MGS 3105 E 3
Economics

Organizational
HRM 3201 C 3 78
Leadership

Total Quality
MGS 3201 C 3 81
Management

Knowledge
MGS 3202 E 3
Management

Business Ethics and

2
MGS 3203 Corporate Social E 3 87
Responsibility

MKT 3201 Consumer Analysis E 3

MGS 3204 Managerial Economics E 3

Research Methodology
MGS 3299 in Organizational C 3 90
Management

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Specialization in Organizational Management – Course Structure of Year 4
Course Status Cumulative
Semester Course Title Credits
Code (C/E) Credit

MGS 4101 Strategic Management C 3 93

Sustainability in
MGS 4102 C 3 96
Organizations

Group Dynamics and

MGS 4103 E 3
Performance

Game Theory and

MGS 4104 E 3
Business Strategy

Contemporary Issues in
MGS 4105 E 3
1 Management 105
Organizational
HRM 4102 Development and E 3
Change

MGS 4106 International Business E 3

MGS 4107 Basic Econometrics E 3

Independent Research
MGS 4099 Project in Organizational C
Management

MGS 4201 Development Economics C 3 108

OPM 4202 Information Management E 3

Applied International
MGS 4202 E 3
Trade

Seminar in Organizational 114

MGS 4298 E 3
2 Management

Internship in
MGS 4299 Organizational E 6
Management*

Independent Research
MGS 4099 Project in Organizational C 6 120
Management

*Alternatively, student can select Seminar in Organizational Management and one

more elective course.
The detailed course content can be obtained from
https://mgt.pdn.ac.lk/departments/dms/revised_curriculum.php

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 Structure of the English Language for /

Management (ELM) Courses

Courses offered by the English Language Teaching Unit

The English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) strives to improve the English language skills
of the students while helping them to overcome their inhibitions related to the use of
English. Hence, the ELTU offers an Intensive Course in English and a Certificate Course in
Business English to the new entrants before the commencement of their BBA (Honors)
degree programme and an English Language for Management (ELM) programme
during the said degree programme.

Intensive Course in English

The ELTU conducts a Placement Test in English to the new entrants of the Faculty to
determine their placement (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced) in the Intensive Course in
English. During the Intensive Course in English, the students are given the opportunity to
develop their English language skills and obtain a general understanding of the
university education system. At the end of the Intensive Course in English, an
Achievement Test is administered which serves as the qualifying examination for the
students to determine their placement in the ELM programme and to obtain
exemptions in the ELM programme depending on their performance at the exam (The
eligibility criteria for exemptions is illustrated in the table below).

Certificate Course in Business English

The AHEAD Certificate Course in Business English is offered to the new entrants of the
Faculty of Management prior to the commencement of their academic programme.
Funded by the AHEAD grant, the primary objective of this arrangement is to enhance
the English language skills of fresh undergraduates, especially with exclusive reference
to the key concepts, terms, and applications in the field of business. This course is
administered under Accelerating Higher Education Expansion and Development
(AHEAD) project, as part of the collaborative efforts of the Government of Sri Lanka and
the World Bank, with the aim of supporting the higher education sector of the country.
The course has been designed incorporating advanced learning strategies, inspiring
students to learn the language at their own pace in a flexible online platform. The
duration of the course is eight weeks, and following the successful completion of all the
modules in due time, the students are qualified to obtain a certificate. Faculty Moodle
has been updated with the course modules which also consist of a range of interactive
teaching-learning features including quizzes, forums, chat features, etc.

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English Language for Management (ELM) Programme
The six ELM courses are offered in three levels: 100 level (ELM 101 and ELM 102), 200
level (ELM 201 and ELM 202) and 300 level (ELM 301 and ELM 302). The students who do
not obtain any exemptions in the Achievement Test are offered all ELM courses, one
course per semester in a span of three years. The students who obtain exemptions for
100 level courses are offered only the 200 and 300 level ELM courses and they can
complete their ELM Programme within 2 years. Likewise, the students who obtain
exemptions for both 100 and 200 level ELM courses are offered only 300 level ELM
courses and thus, they can complete the ELM Programme in one year. (The time span
specified for the ELM courses is a general one and it may vary for each student
depending on their performance).

Course
Basic Intermediate Advanced Minimum
Requirements &
Competence Competence Competence Requirement to
Performance-bas
Level in English Level in English Level in English Graduate
ed Credits

Performance at
Placement Test Placement Test Placement Test Placement Test
(held at end of Mark Range: Mark Range: Mark Range: --
Intensive Course) 00% - 39% 40% - 69% 70% - 100%

Performance-bas The equivalent

00 Credit Hours 08 Credit Hours
ed Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours of 24 credit
Exempted (Must take all 8 (Exempt from hours (06
(Exempt from
courses) two courses) four-credit hour
four courses)
courses) should
be completed,
Performance-bas and this is
ed Credit Hours 24 Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 08 Credit Hours measured by the
Required passing of ELM
301 & ELM 302.

No. of Required
Courses 1 Students who Students who
Students whose have performed have performed
ELM 101 performance in in the in the
(Semester 1) the Placement Placement Test Placement Test
Test is achieving achieving the achieving the
ELM 102 --
the Basic Level Intermediate Advanced
(Semester 2)
should take Level are Level are
these courses in exempted from exempted from
their first year. taking these taking these
(Equivalent to courses. courses.
UTEL Level 4)

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 Course
Basic Intermediate Advanced Minimum
Requirements &
Competence Competence Competence Requirement to
Performance-ba
Level in English Level in English Level in English Graduate
sed Credits

No. of Required
Passing ELM 101 Intermediate
Courses 2
& ELM 102 Level students
Advanced
ELM 201 respectively are will commence
Level students
(Semester 1) pre-requisites their English
are exempted --
for sitting ELM Programme
from taking
201 & ELM 202 with these two
ELM 202 these courses.
(in second courses (in the
(Semester 2)
year). first year).
(Equivalent to
UTEL Level 5)

Passing ELM 301

and ELM 302 is
No. of Required
Advanced required to obtain
Courses 3 Passing in ELM
Passing ELM 201 Level students any
ELM 301 201 & ELM 202
& ELM 202 will commence undergraduate
(Semester 1) respectively are
respectively are their English degree in the
pre-requisites
pre-requisites Programme Faculty of
for sitting ELM
for sitting 301 & with these two Management. This
ELM 302 301 & ELM 302
302 (in the third courses (in the level is determined
(Semester 2) (in the second
year). first year) to be the
(Equivalent to year).
fulfillment of 24
UTEL Level 6)
credit hours of
studying English.

06 four-credit 04 four-credit 02 four-credit

hour courses to hour courses to hour courses to
be taken two be taken; two be taken; two For students who
per academic per academic per academic complete their
year (for the first year (for the first year (in the first minimum degree
TOTAL
three years). two years). year). Students eligibility
COURSE-LOAD
Students who Students who who fail can requirements early,
fail can fail can complete these additional
complete these complete these courses during certificate courses
courses during courses during their second, can be designed.
their fourth their third or third or fourth
year. fourth years. years.

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 05

Programme Regulations

Academic
Programmes

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 Programme Regulations

1. Academic Year: An academic year consists of two semesters. The semester

timetable may be adjusted to compensate for the loss of weekdays due to public
holidays by allocating additional days.
2. Semester: Semester is a half-year term lasting 15 weeks each. Usually, semesters are
defined as the first semester and the second semester of a particular academic
year.
3. Course, Course Unit and Course Code: Course is a subject offered in an academic
Programme identified by a course title. A course unit is a complete course taught
within a semester generally with three contact hours per week. Course unit can also
be offered with a minimum of one contact hour or more than three contact hours.
Course code is a three letter and four-digit prefix to each course.
4. Contact Hour: A contact hour is defined to include formal lectures, tutorials,
discussion and review classes, practical classes or any other form of acceptable
academic interaction with the students. The lecturer shall decide how to utilize
contact hours among various forms of interactions subject to contact hour
specifications given in the syllabus. Two hours of practical work is equivalent to one
contact hour. Weekly contact hours are converted into course credits.
5. Credit & Credit Value: The abstract value assigned to a course on the basis of
contact hours per week is identified as a credit. A course that has three contact
hours is a three-credit course. Thus, one credit is 15 contact hours per semester. A
three-credit course shall have three contact hours per week and thus 45 contact
hours per semester. Six hours of industrial training/ dissertation/ research are
considered as one contact hour. Departments may offer courses in the range of one
to four credits in a semester based on the nature of a course. Dissertation and
Internship are exceptions.
6. Common and Specialization Courses: All the courses offered in the year 1 are
common courses and students must offer such courses without any option. Students
shall be allowed to select a field of specialization at the beginn ing of year 2 based on
the specialization choice and performance in the year 1. Specialization courses are
offered in the years 2, 3 and 4 in the degree Programme. In addition, students must
offer common courses offered in the years 2, 3 and 4 regardless of the specialization
area. Depending on the requirement of a specialization area, students may also be
required to enrol for the courses offered in other specialization areas. Students shall not
be allowed to change the field of specialization once selected.
6.1. Elective or Optional Courses: Elective or optional courses are offered in each
specialization area from years 2 to 4 and students will have to offer such courses
on top of the core courses to earn the credits requirements in each semester.
Unlike core courses elective or optional courses are not mandatory but they must
be related to the specialization of the students unless otherwise specified in the
structure of the degree Programme.

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● Non-credit Courses: The option of non-credit (non-GPA) courses provides an
opportunity for the years 3 and 4 students to take additional courses of their interest,
which are not required for the respective fields of specialization. The maximum
number of non-credit courses that a student may offer during the academic
Programme shall be limited to four i.e. one per semester. Offering courses of one
level up or down is not allowed. A student who is offering a non-credit course must
fulfill all the requirements of that course. Non-credit courses will not be counted for
calculating the Grade Point Average (GPA). They will be listed in the transcripts with
their relevant grade point.
● Audit Courses: A student can audit a particular course with the consent of the
lecturer, who shall prescribe what course requirements, if any, should be satisfied by
the student. Audit courses will not be counted for calculating the GPA nor listed in
the transcripts. A standard letter shall be issued by the Office of the Dean on the
request of the relevant lecturer through the Head of the department to indicate that
the student has audited the course in consultation with the lecturer. A letter shall be
issued only to those students who have fulfilled the 80% attendance requirement in
the audited courses.
● Grade Point and Grade Point Average: The grade point is obtained after calibrating
the actual marks (0-100) obtained by a student into the scale of 0-4. Grade Point
Average (GPA) indicates the average of all the grade points obtained for courses.
This can be calculated for a semester or for the entire academic Programme. The
final result obtained by a student shall be determined on the basis of the Grade
Point Average for the whole degree Programme. The GPA shall be calculated to the
second decimal place and it is an indicator of the overall academic performance
of the student.
● Courses and Years: Courses are offered from year 1 to year 4. In order to complete
the degree, students must offer the required number of courses from each year as
specified in the academic Programme. Course levels indicate the progressive years
of the Programme. The year-wise course distribution is identified by the course code
as year 1 courses (1000-1299), year 2 courses (2100-2299), year 3 courses (3100-3299)
and year 4 courses (4000-4299).
● Maximum Number of Credits per Semester: The maximum number of credits that
may be offered by a student as proper per semester is 19. There shall be no limit for
those who retake courses for the relevant semester.
● Registration for Courses: Students must register for courses within 7 days from the first
day of the semester by using the duly completed appropriate form
○ Adding and Dropping of Courses: A course can be added or dropped
(withdrawal) within two weeks (14 days) from the first day of the semester. When
adding a course, the student must obtain authorization from the lecturer and the
relevant department. If a student fails to complete a course which has not been
recorded as dropped (withdrawal), it will be counted for the degree Programme
and a grade of E will be awarded.
● Undergraduate Degree Programmes offered by the Faculty: The Faculty offers the
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours degree Programme with five
specialization areas, namely Accounting & Finance, Human Resource
Management, Marketing Management, Operations Management and
Organizational Management (refer to section 6 for selecting a specialization area).

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 The specialization courses shall be offered during the year 2, 3 and 4.
14. Credit Requirements for the BBA Honours Degree: To be qualified for award of the
BBA Honours degree, a student should have earned 120 credits. Out of which 30
credits should be earned from the common Programme during the year 1 whereas
another 90 credits should be earned from the specialized Programme during the
year 2, 3 and 4 (30 credits per year). In addition, the students must earn 24 credits
from the compulsory ELM (English Language for Management) courses and 2 credits
from the compulsory ICT (Information and Communication Technology) course
which are not considered in calculation of credits and GPA (refer to Section 20 of
this document).
*Note: A student, who is entitled for the Student Mobility Programme (SMP), must
adhere to the credit transfer policy developed by the International Partnership
Programme Committee (IPPC) of the Faculty of Management. (Refer: Credit
Transfer Policy, p. 124)
15. Credit Transfers: Credit transfers are allowed only from the national and international
universities that have an equivalent semester/course unit system. However,
departmental recommendation and Faculty Board approval is required for such
credit transfers. Upon student’s request and submission of the original transcripts from
such universities, the credit transfer and award of a letter grade and grade point
shall be considered at the Faculty Board.
16. Dissertation and Internship
16.1. Dissertation: Completion of an independent research project offered in each
specialization is a partial requirement to obtain the BBA Honours degree. The
research project is worth of six credits in recognition of the high level of effort
required for the successful completion of the same.
16.2. Internship: In the final year, students are provided with the option of following
an internship carrying six credits related to their field of specialization or to offer
predetermined courses for same number of credits in liue of the internship
Programme.
17. Completion of Degree Programme: Student must complete all the requirements for a
degree within four-year duration from the date of admission to be eligible for an
honors degree. For medical or other acceptable exceptional reasons, the duration
could be extended by another four years and the maximum stipulated period shall
be eight years. In such case, the eligibility for honors shall be determined by the
Faculty Board based on the regulations specified under the Section 18 of this
document. The candidacy of students who have exceeded the maximum time
period to complete the degree Programme shall be automatically cancelled.
18. Extensions for the Completion of the Degree with a Class.
18.1. Extensions on Medical Grounds: Extensions are granted on acceptable
medical reasons certified by the Chief Medical Officer of the University Health
Center or the Medical Board. Students granted extensions on medical grounds
shall be eligible for a class if he/she completes the degree Programme within
five years. A student must submit a medical certificate approved by the Chief
Medical Officer of the University Health Center with the request for extension.
The Faculty Student Admissions and Request Committee shall study all such
requests and make recommendations to the Faculty Board. Extensions can be
granted for up to two years maximum per request. (Extensions on child birth
and maternity reasons shall be considered as medical reasons.)
18.2. Extensions on Non-medical Grounds: Requests for extensions on non-medical
grounds shall be considered by the Faculty Student Admissions and Request
Committee and the Faculty Board shall determine their acceptability, and if
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 acceptable, whether or not the student is eligible for a class. A student granted
overseas leave up to one year for studies on exchange Programmes of the
University of Peradeniya shall be eligible for a class if the degree Programme is
completed within five years.
18.3 All requests for extensions must be submitted on the prescribed form with the
relevant documentation, authorization and supporting evidence, if any,
attached.
18.4 When extensions are approved and granted by the Faculty Board, eligibility for
a class shall be clearly stated in the decision and the student shall be informed
of the decision in writing by the Assistant Registrar of the Faculty as early as
possible.
19. Leave of Absence:
19.1. It is mandatory for all full time students of the University to register for their
academic Programme on time and attend regularly to the prescribed work of
their academic Programme without discontinuity, to the satisfaction of the
Dean of the Faculty, barring compelling circumstances.
19.2. All registered students should renew their registration within the period specified
by the Faculty at the beginning of each academic year. If a student fails to
renew his/her registration, he/she should make a written request to the Dean of
the Faculty for permission for late registration by giving a reason/s for not
renewing the registration on time. The Dean reserves the right to accept or
reject the reason/s stated.
19.3. Whenever a registered student fails or is unable to attend an academic
Programme for an unspecified period of time, the student or his/her parent/
guardian should inform the respective Dean of the Faculty immediately when
such inability is recognized. However, within 02 weeks of such notice, the
student should ensure to send a written communiqué to this effect to the Dean
or the Senior Assistant Registrar/Assistant Registrar of the Faculty.
19.4. Deferments are considered only if the student is registered for the respective
degree Programme and has not taken any examination. However, after sitting
for an examination, a student may request for “leave of absence” during the
academic Programme as detailed under No. 19.7 below.
19.5. If any student wishes to get his/her registration deferred at the time of
registration, he/she should.
I. register with the University of Peradeniya,
II. register for the academic Programme in the respective Faculty,
III. make a written request to the Faculty for a deferment (only requests with
reason acceptable to the Faculty Board will be entertained).
19.6 When the deferment is granted;
I. the period of deferment shall not exceed one academic year except on
approved medical grounds*,

* Medical Certificates submitted should be acceptable by the Chief Medical Officer of

the University of Peradeniya

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 I. the total period of deferment granted shall not exceed two academic years
including the period granted on medical grounds*,
II. the period of such deferment recommended by the respective Faculty
Board and approved by the Admissions Committee will be excluded from the
stipulated time period specified for the respective degree Programme.
19.7.A student may request for “leave of absence” for medical* or any other
acceptable reason (eg: to accept a foreign scholarship/training etc.) while
following the academic Programme and after sitting for one or more
examinations. Such leave as recommended by the respective Faculty Board
and approved by the Admissions Committee will be excluded from the
stipulated time period specified for the respective degree Programme.
Absence with a reason/s not acceptable to the Faculty Board may also be
considered provided that the period of absence is not excluded from the
stipulated time period specified for the respective degree Programme.
19.8.After obtaining “leave of absence”, the student is still eligible to earn a Class, if
he/she completes the degree within the stipulated time period.
19.9.The maximum period of registration of a student at the University will be a period
equivalent to double the stipulated time period for his/her respective degree
Programme.
20. ELM (English Language for Management) Programme: All students must offer and
pass the required number of courses in ELM as a partial requirement to obtain the
degree. The grade points of ELM courses will not be added in calculation of the GPA
and hence all ELM courses are considered as non-credit (non-GPA) courses.
Students must earn a total of 24 credit equivalent. All students must take 8
compulsory ELM credit equivalents at year 1, 2 and 3 to qualify to obtain the degree.
However, those who obtained marks between 40 to 69 at the Intensive English
course exit test shall be exempted from year 1 ELM courses while those who
obtained marks between 70 to 100 at the Intensive English course exit test shall be
exempted from year 1 and 2 ELM courses.
20.1. Re-take of failed ELM Courses: Refer to Regulations No. 22.5 below.
21. Information and Communication Technology (ICT 1001): All students must offer and
pass the course in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) worth of two
credits as a partial requirement to obtain the degree. The grade points of ICT course
will not be added in calculation of the GPA and hence this course is considered as a
non-credit (non-GPA) course.
21.1. Re-take of failed ICT Course: Refer to Regulations No. 22.5 below.

* Medical Certificates submitted should be acceptable by the Chief Medical Officer of

the University of Peradeniya

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22. Evaluation of Student Performance on the Degree Programme:
22.1. Evaluation Procedure: The lecturer will be responsible for designing methods of
student assessment for each course for the computation of the course grade with
the approval of the department. All such methods shall be a combination of
continuous assessment and an end-semester examination. A course with the
approval of the Faculty Board and the Senate may be evaluated entirely through
continuous assessments. The detailed methods of assessment and the lecture
Programme, approved by the department should be made available to students
at the beginning of the course in the prescribed form. The deadlines for submitting
assignments and semester papers must be given in writing at the beginning of the
semester and should fall within the semester.
22.2. Assessment Scheme: The students are assessed based on the course grade guide,
the Grade Point ranging from 0-4.00 and corresponding letter grades of E to A/A+
according to the following table. In this scheme, D+ and D are considered weak
passes. The grade E indicates failure. The course grade guide is given below.

Marks Grade GPA Marks Grade GPA

80 - 100 A (or) A+ 4.0 45 - 49 C 2.0

70 - 79 A- 3.7 40 - 44 C- 1.7

65 - 69 B+ 3.3 35 - 39 D+ 1.3

60 - 64 B 3.0 30 - 34 D 1.0

55 - 59 B- 2.7 00 - 29 E 0.0

50 - 54 C+ 2.3
22.3. GPA Calculation: The GPA for each student is calculated using the formula
GPA=∑ci gi / ∑ci, where ci and gi are respectively the number of credits and the
grade point for the ith course.
22.4. Incomplete Grades and Make-up Examinations: A student who failed to sit the
end semester examination/s for medical or other reasons acceptable to the
Department can be given an incomplete grade (I) for the course if the student
informs the Department within 7 days from the date of examination. Requests for
incompletes have to be justified with documentary proof. The Department has
the discretion to accept or decline the request for an incomplete based on valid
reasons. If accepted, the final year student/s shall be given make-up examination
in the relevant semester of the year 4. The make-up examinations shall be held
within four weeks from the day of the particular proper examination and the
students concerned should remove the incomplete grade and obtain a grade
point. The students of all other years should sit the examination at the next
available attempt and remove the letter grade ‘I’ that is carried until such time. In
a circumstance that a student was unable to get the incomplete grade removed
at the next available attempt, the actual grade obtained at the first attempt shall
be confirmed by the Board of Examiners.

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 22.4.1.Mid-semester Make-up Examination: A student who failed to sit the
mid-semester examination for proven medical or other reasons
acceptable to the Department may be given a make-up examination on
the student’s request to the Department within 7 days from the date of
such examination. The Department with consultation of the lecturer
concerned has the discretion to accept or decline the request. If
accepted, the department shall arrange a make-up examination for the
student/s concerned.
22.5.Retaking of Courses: If a student obtains a grade of E (i.e. fail) for a course in
any semester, he/she shall retake the course when it is offered next time with
the grade of the retake replacing the original grade (E). Only three retake
attempts are allowed for any single course, and the maximum grade
obtainable on a retake is C. Thus a student can register only for one proper take
and three retakes during their tenure. If a student fails in a course in his/her final
year in the University, the student still has to follow the entire course and fulfill all
the requirements when it is offered next.
22.6.Retaking of Courses below “C” pass: If a student obtains a grade of C-, D+ or D
for a course in any semester, she/he may retake the course when it is offered
next time with the grade of the retake replacing the original grade. Only three
retake attempts are allowed for any course, and the maximum grade
obtainable on a retake is C.
22.7.Examination Rules: The university regulations on violations of examination rules
shall be applicable to all components of continuous assessment and final
examinations.
22.8.Release of Results: Head of the Department may appoint a Scrutiny Board at
the department meeting if it deemed necessary. The Scrutiny Board shall review
and standardize raw marks submitted by an examiner before they are
submitted to the Dean’s office. Semester results shall be released within four
weeks of the beginning of the following semester. Departments shall display
their course grades in advance subject to confirmation of the Board of
Examiners of the Faculty.
22.8.1.Display of Results: The Head of Department shall display raw marks of
continuous assessments. The letter grade of the final results shall be
displayed on the notice board by the examiner with the permission of the
relevant Head subject to approval of the board of examiners.
22.9.Re-scrutiny of Grades on Student Request: Students who wish to inquire about
their grades could request so by filling and submitting appropriate form to
relevant department. Request for a re-scrutiny shall be entertained by relevant
department according to the UGC Circular No: 978. The Head shall direct the
relevant examiner to carry out re-scrutiny and re-confirm the results.
Re-examination shall not take place for student requests.
22.10.Issuance of Transcripts to Students: A transcript to every student shall be issued
by the Office of the Dean for each semester. The Semester Transcript shall
include the course code, title of the course, letter grade and the grade points
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degree Programme, a Final Transcript shall be issued with above details plus
overall GPA and class (if applicable). An Authentic Transcript (for semester or
full degree Programme) can be requested from the Dean’s office at a
stipulated fee.

22.11.Attendance: In line with university regulations, the Faculty requires 80%

attendance for all components of a course. The lecturer shall sign the semester
end examination application of students during the last week of the course
authorizing the student to sit or not to sit the examination. The lecturer must
maintain records of attendance at lectures and/or discussion classes and
information regarding assignments, class quizzes etc. (Refer to section 1 and 2
of Procedure approved by the University of Peradeniya for the acceptance of
Medical Certificates submitted by students for work and examinations).

23. Requirements to Pass the BBA Honours Degree: The Board of Examiners will confirm
the performance of candidates. To pass the BBA Honours degree, a candidate must
have fulfilled the following requirements:
i. obtained 120 credits with the necessary year-based requirements,
ii. obtained 24 credits equivalents in ELM courses, (Refer to regulation No.20)
iii. obtained 2 credits equivalent in ICT course,
iv. obtained a GPA of 2.00 or above,
v. completed the above within the stipulated maximum time period.

24. Award of the Degree: A student who has fulfilled all the requirements under section
23 in the “Requirements to pass the BBA Honours degree” shall be nominated for
award of the degree. Those who meet stipulated levels of GPA, specified below,
shall qualify for a degree with a class. In order to be eligible for degree with a class,
a student must complete the degree within the minimum time period unless
extensions had been granted by the Faculty Board. The award of the degree with a
class is subject to the relevant regulations given in section 18 of this document and
any other by-laws of the University of Peradeniya. Those who fail to achieve the
minimum level of overall GPA shall not qualify for award of the degree.

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Grade Point Requirement for Award of Degree

Degree Awarded Overall GPA

First Class 3.70 - 4.00

Second Class (Upper Division) 3.30 - 3.69

Second Class (Lower Division) 3.00 - 3.29

Normal Pass 2.00 - 2.99

Fail 0.00 -1.99

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 Procedure for the Acceptance of /

Medical Certificates
The following are the procedures approved by the University of Peradeniya for the
acceptance of medical certificates submitted by students for course work and
examinations:
1. Students are requested to support the absence from course work or examination
due to illness by a valid medical certificate conforming to the format of a medical
certificate issued by a government hospital. Such medical certificate should be
obtained from the following persons;
● University Medical Officer (UMO)
● District Medical Officer
● Consultant Specialist in the particular field
● Head of a Government Base Hospital
● Medical Superintendent of a Provincial Ayurvedic Government Hospital
● Ayurvedic Physician registered in the Council
Under exceptional circumstances, medical certificates issued by private hospitals or
registered private practitioners could be considered by the University Medical Board.
2. Students who fall ill during sessions or examination time should contact the University
Medical Officer at the University Health Centre immediately.
If a student falls sick at home or elsewhere during sessions or examination time
he/she or his/her guardian should inform the Dean of the respective Faculty within
seven (7) days by telegram/fax/e-mail followed by a letter indicating the nature of
the illness and the name of the attending doctor etc. Medical certificate supporting
the illness of the student also should be sent to the Dean. Under exceptional
circumstances if a student was not able to meet the deadline mentioned above,
he/she could send his/her appeal to the relevant Faculty Board.The Dean on receipt
of such medical certificate/s should follow the following procedure:
I. In case of Western Medical Certificates submitted by students to cover absence
from course work or examination:
a. The medical certificate should be referred to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
of the University for his/her observations and recommendations.
b. The CMO in turn examines the certificate and if he/she wishes could summon
the student for examination and thereafter send his/her observations,
recommendations to the Dean.
c. In cases where the CMO wishes to convene the Western Medical Board he/she
may make arrangements to convene the Western Medical Board and refer the
recommendations of the Board to the Dean.
d. The Dean on receipt of such recommendations from the CMO or Western
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II. In the case of Ayurvedic Medical Certificates submitted by students to cover absence
from course work or examinations the following procedure should be followed:
a. Ayurvedic medical certificates submitted by student in respect of absence from
examinations or course work should be circulated among the members of the
Ayurvedic Medical Board for their observations by the Senior Assistant Registrar/
Assistant Registrar in charge of student registration of each Faculty in consultation
with the Deans of the respective Faculties.
b. Each member of the Ayurvedic Medical Board may send his/her observations and
recommendations on the face of the medical certificate to the Dean of the
respective Faculty through the Senior Assistant Registrar/ Assistant Registrar of the
Faculty.
c. In case where the opinion of the members of the Ayurvedic Medical Board vary the
Senior Assistant Registrar/ Assistant Registrar of the Faculty in consultation with the
Dean of the Faculty may take steps to convene a meeting of the Ayurvedic Medical
Board.
d. If the members of the Ayurvedic Medical Board think that the medical certificates
should be examined at a meeting of the Board, the Dean of the Faculty should be
informed accordingly.
e. If the members wish to examine students concerned, they could be summoned
before the Medical Board through the Senior Assistant Registrar/ Assistant Registrar of
the Faculty.
f. The recommendation of the Ayurvedic Medical Board should be sent to the Faculty
Board through the Dean of the Faculty for ratification.
g. The original copies of the Ayurvedic Medical Certificate submitted by students
should be kept in the files of the students concerned and copies of such certificates
should be sent to the Chief Medical Officer for purposes of record.
3. There shall be two Medical Boards in the University, viz. Western Medical Board and
Ayurvedic Medical Board.
i. Western Medical Board
Terms of Reference
a. The Western Medical Board shall consider cases where the Chief Medical
Officer of the University has doubt about the validity of the grounds (including
medical certificate) upon which the request of students to be excused for
absence from course work of examinations.
b. The Chief Medical Officer of the University shall convene the Western Medical
Board if and when necessary.
c. The Board has the right to call students before the Board when necessary for
purposes of interview, examination and investigations.
d. Recommendations of the Medical Board should be sent to the Faculty Board
through the Dean of the respective Faculty.
e. The Western Medical Board should consist of the Heads of the Departments of
Medicine, Surgery and Psychiatry of the Faculty of Medicine or their nominees
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Composition

The Ayurvedic Medical Board shall consist of three (3) persons appointed by the
senate of the University.
Terms of Reference
a. The Ayurvedic Medical Board shall consider Ayurvedic Medical Certificates
submitted by students requesting exemption from examinations or course work
and make recommendations to the Senate through the Deans of the
respective Faculties.
b. The Board shall meet at least once within a semester. The Senior Assistant
Registrar/ Assistant Registrar in charge of student registration in consultation
with the Dean of the respective Faculty shall convene meetings of the
Ayurvedic Medical Board whenever necessary and coordinate the work
between the Faculty and the Ayurvedic Medical Board.
c. The board has the right to call students before the Board when necessary for
purposes of interviews, examination and investigations. Such requests should be
sent to the students through the Senior Assistant Registrar/ Assistant Registrar in
charge of student registration of each Faculty.
Guidelines for the Functioning of the Ayurvedic Medical Board
a. When accepting Ayurvedic Medical Certificates, caution is to be exercised by
accepting from only those who are registered in the Ayurvedic Medical
Council.
b. General or Special registered Ayurvedic Medical Practitioners could
recommend on anyone occasion leave up to 14 days at a stretch. Those with
more than the above amount should get an endorsement from the Medical
Officer in charge of the closest Government Ayurvedic Hospital or Government
Ayurvedic Dispensary.
c. The decision on leave stipulated in Medical Certificates from Ayurvedic
Hospitals, Government Dispensaries or Local Government Ayurvedic
Dispensaries rests with the Board.
d. This Board possesses the right to question the validity of any Ayurvedic Medical
Certificate.
e. The Board possesses the right to summon before them any student submitting
an Ayurvedic Medical Certificate, if necessary.

4. When students request exemption from examinations of course work upon the basis
of illness, the ultimate decision on question of exemption, repetition of course and of
eligibility for honours, shall be the functions of the relevant Faculty Board upon the
recommendation of the Medical Board or the Chief Medical Officer.

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 Important Forms

A set of standard forms shall be used for the efficient management of the Course
Unit System. These forms, both printed and electronic versions, shall be available at the
Office of the Dean and in the Departments for the use of the students and the
lecturers.
For more information, please visit https://mgt.pdn.ac.lk/services/downloads_new.php
i. S-1 Form: Student Enrollment Form – Form to request for enrolment as a student at
the Faculty.
ii. S-2 Form: Student Course Registration/ Withdrawal Form – Form to register or
withdraw courses.
iii. S-3 Form: Make-up/Re-scrutiny Form – Form to request make-up examinations or
re-scrutiny.
iv. S-4 Form: Student Leave Form – Form to request for leave or extensions of all sorts.
v. S-5 Form: Student Performance Form – Form to request authentication of
performance.
vi. S-6 Form: Course Evaluation Form – Form to evaluate a course.
vii. S-7 Form: Student Request (General) – Form to request for any other reason.
viii. L-1 Form: Course Plan Form – Form to detail out course plan for a semester.
ix. A-1 Form: Examination Admissions Form - Form to authorize sitting examinations.
x. A-2 Form: Request for entry to the End Semester Examinations

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Examination Procedures, Offences

and Punishments

Academic
Programmes

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 Examination Procedures, Offences &
Punishments for Examinations Conducted
Under the Semester Based Course Unit System

Regulations made by the Senate of the University of Peradeniya and approved by

the Council under Section 136 read with Sections 29, 45 of the Universities
(Amendment) Act No.7 of 1985.
Examination of a course/course unit may consist of several assessment components
(quizzes, within semester and end-semester examinations, term papers, assignments,
etc.)
Regulations
These Regulations may be cited as the Examination Procedure, Offences & Punishment
Regulation No.1 of 2008, effective from 23.01.2008.
Part I - Examination Procedures
A candidate is expected to be outside the examination hall at least 15 minutes before
the commencement of each paper but shall not enter the hall until he/she is requested
to do so by the supervisor.
1. On admission to the hall a candidate shall occupy the seat allotted to him/her
and shall not change it except on the specific instruction of the Supervisor.
2. For examinations which have duration of one or more hours, a candidate shall not
be admitted to the examination hall after the expiry of half an hour from the
commencement of the examination. A candidate shall not be allowed to leave
the hall until half an hour has elapsed from the commencement of the
examination or during the last 15 minutes of the paper.
3. However, under exceptional circumstances or in cases where examinations have
duration of less than one hour, the supervisor in consultation with the Dean of the
Faculty concerned may use his discretion in the enforcement of Rule 3.
4. A candidate shall have his/her student record book/student identity
card/admission card with him/her in the examination hall on every occasion
he/she presents himself/herself for a paper. His/her candidature is liable to be
cancelled if he/she does not produce the student record book/student identity
card/admission card, he/she shall sign a declaration in respect of the paper for
which he/she had not produced the student record book/student identity
card/admission card in the form provided for it, and produce the student record
book/student identity card/admission card to the Registrar or the relevant senior
Assistant Registrar/Assistant Registrar within the next three working days. If a
candidate loses his/her student record book/student identity card/admission card
during the examination period, he/she shall obtain a duplicate of student record
book/student identity card/admission card as the case may be from the Registrar
or relevant Senior Assistant Registrar/Assistant Registrar for production at the
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 5. A candidate shall not have on his/her person or in his/her clothes or on the
admission card, timetable, student record book/student identity card, any
notes, signs or formulae etc., except those items that are permitted. All
unauthorized items which a candidate has brought with him/her should be
kept at a place indicated by the Supervisor/invigilator.
6. A candidate may be required by the supervisor to declare any item in his/her
possession or person.
7. No candidate shall copy or attempt to copy from any book or paper or notes
or similar material or from the scripts of another candidate. A candidate shall
neither help another candidate nor obtain help from another candidate or any
other person. A candidate shall not conduct himself/herself so negligently that
an opportunity is given to any other candidate to read anything written by
him/her or to watch any practical examination performed by him/her. No
candidate shall use any other unfair means or obtain or render improper
assistance at the examination.
8. If any candidate was found to have copied from another candidate by an
examiner at the time of marking, he/she would be treated as having
committed a punishable offence.
9. No candidate shall submit a practical book or field book or dissertation/thesis
or project study or answer script or assignment which has been prepared
wholly or partly by anyone other than the candidate himself/herself.
10. A candidate shall bring his/her own pens, ink, mathematical instruments,
erasers, pencils or any other approved equipment or stationery which he/she
has been instructed to bring. The use of a calculator will be permitted only for
papers that contain a rubric to that effect.
11. Examination stationery (i.e. writing paper, graph paper, drawing paper, ledger
paper, précis paper etc.) will be supplied at the examination hall as and when
necessary. No sheet of paper or answer book supplied to a candidate may be
torn, crumbled, folded or otherwise mutilated. No papers other than those
supplied to him/her by the Supervisor/invigilator shall be used by candidates.
All material supplied, whether used or unused, shall be left behind on the desk
and not removed from the examination hall.
12. Every candidate shall enter his/her Index Number/Registration Number on
each answer book and on every continuation paper. He/She shall also enter all
necessary particulars as required. A candidate who inserts on scripts an index
Number/Registration Number other than his/her own is liable to be considered
as having attempted to cheat.
A script that bears no Index Number/Registration Number or has an Index
Number /Registration Number which cannot be identified, is liable to rejected.
No candidate shall write his/her name or any other identifying mark on the
answer script unless otherwise authorized.
13. All calculators and rough work shall be done only on paper supplied for the
examination and shall be cancelled and attached to the answer script. Such
work should not be done on any other material. Any candidate who disregards
these instructions runs the risk of being considered as having written notes or
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14. Any answer or part of an answer, which is not to be considered for the purpose
of assessment, shall be neatly crossed out. If the same question has been
attempted in more than one place the answer or answers that are not to be
considered shall be neatly crossed out.
15. Candidates are under the authority of the supervisor and shall assist him/her by
carrying out his/her instructions and those of the Invigilator during the
examination and immediately before and after it.
16. Every candidate shall conduct himself/herself as quietly as possible. A
candidate is liable to be excluded from the examination hall for disorderly
conduct.
17. Candidates shall stop work promptly when ordered by the Supervisor /
invigilator to do so.
18. Absolute silence shall be maintained in the examination hall and its precincts. A
candidate is not permitted for any reason whatsoever to communicate or to
have any dealing with any person other than the Supervisor /Invigilator. The
attention of the Supervisor/invigilator shall be drawn by the candidate by
raising his/her hand from where he/she is seated be drawn by the candidate
by raising his/her hand from where he/she is seated.
19. During the course of answering a question paper no candidate shall be
permitted to leave the examination hall temporarily. In case of an emergency,
the Supervisor /invigilator may grant him/her permission to do so but the
candidate will be under his/her surveillance.
20. No person shall impersonate a candidate at the examination, nor shall any
candidate allow himself/herself to be impersonated by another person.
21. Any candidate receiving unauthorized assistance from any person shall be
deemed to have committed an examination offence.
22. If circumstances arise which in the opinion of the supervisor render the
cancellation of postponement of the examination necessary, he/she shall stop
the examination, collect the scripts already written and then report the matter
as soon as possible to the Dean of the relevant faculty.
23. The Supervisor/invigilator is empowered to require any candidate to make a
statement in writing on any matter which may have arisen during the course of
the examination and such statement shall be signed by the candidate. No
candidate shall refuse to make such a statement or to sign it. If such a
candidate refuses to make such a statement or refuses to sign it, the
Supervisor/invigilator shall make his own statement and report the matter to the
Dean of the faculty.
24. No candidate shall contact any person other than the Vice-Chancellor, Dean,
and Head of the Department, the Registrar or the relevant Senior Assistant
Registrar regarding any matter concerning the examination.
25. Every candidate shall hand over the answer script personally to the Supervisor
/invigilator or remain in his/her seat until it is collected. On no account shall a
candidate hand over his/ her answer script to an attendant a minor employee,
or another candidate.
26. Every candidate who registers for a course/course unit shall be deemed to
have sat the examination of that course/course unit unless he/she withdraws
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absence, prior to the commencement of the examination. If such a document
cannot be submitted before the commencement of the examination. A
candidate shall inform of his/her inability to attend the examination to the
Dean of the Faculty within a week after the commencement of the
examination. The medical certificate shall conform to the Senate Regulations.
27. When a candidate is unable to present himself/herself for any part/section of
an examination of a course/course unit, he/she shall notify or cause to be
notified this fact to the Dean of the Faculty and relevant Senior Assistant
Registrar or Assistant Registrar immediately. This should be confirmed in writing
with supporting documents by registered post within two weeks.
28. A student will be eligible for honours if all requirements for the award of honours
are met within the prescribed period for the degree. However, candidates
found guilty of an examination offence shall not be eligible for honours.
29. No student shall sit an examination of a course/course unit, if he/she has
exhausted the number of attempts that he/she is allowed to sit that particular
examination, unless he/she has been granted special permission to do so by
the Dean of the relevant faculty.
29.1. Students are prohibited from carrying cellular phones during the course of
written, oral or practical examinations.

Part II - Examination Offences and Punishments

1. Offences
1.1. Any candidate who violates Examination Rule 6 shall be deemed guilty of the
offence of possession of unauthorized documents/items and his/her candidature
for the examinations of that semester shall be cancelled and he/she shall be
prohibited from sitting any examination of this university for a period varying from
1- 5 semesters.
1.2. Any candidate who violates Examination Rule 8 or 9 shall be deemed guilty of the
offence of copying and therefore his/her candidature shall be cancelled from the
examinations of that semester and he/she, shall be prohibited from sitting any
examination of this university for a period of five semesters.
1.3. Any candidate who violates Examination Rule 10 shall be deemed guilty of the
offence of having cheated at the examination and his/her candidature for the
examinations of that semester shall be cancelled and he/she shall be prohibited
from sitting any examination of this university for period varying from 1 - 9
semesters.
1.4. Any candidate who is detected removing examination stationery and other
material provided for the examination (Rule 12) shall deemed guilty of an
examination offence and his/her candidature for the examinations of that
semester shall cancelled and he/she shall be liable to be prohibited from sitting
any examination of university for a period of three semesters.
1.5. Any candidate who violates anyone or more of the rules in 7, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20
shall be deemed guilty of the offence of disorderly conduct and his/her
candidature shall cancelled from the examinations of that semester and he/she
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1.6 Any candidate who violates Examination Rule 21 shall be guilty of the offence
of impersonation and his/her candidature for the examinations of that semester
shall be cancelled and he/she shall be prohibited from sitting any examination
of this university. Impersonator/s may also be liable to any punishment under the
Penal Code/Criminal Law. In the event the impersonator is found to be a
graduate of this university, his/her degree shall be withdrawn.
1.7 Any candidate who violates Examination Rule 22 shall be guilty of an
examination offence and his/her candidature for from the examinations of that
semester shall be cancelled and he/she shall be prohibited from sitting any
examination of this university for a period of 1- 5 semesters.
1.8 Any candidate found aiding and abetting in the commission of any of the
above examination offences shall be deemed to have committed that offence
and shall be punished in respect of the offence in accordance with the
provisions of the relevant section.
1.9 Any other offence which is not covered in the above sections alleged to have
been committed by a candidate and reported to the relevant authority by a
supervisor or Examiner shall be inquired into and appropriate action taken.

Part III - Procedure Regarding Examination Offences Committed by Candidates

1. There shall be an Examination Disciplinary Committee of not less than 3 members of

whom at least one member is from outside the Faculty, appointed for each case by
the Dean of the relevant faculty to inquire into and make recommendations
(including punishments) on examination offences referred to it. Member(s) outside
the Faculty shall be selected from a panel of members appointed for this purpose by
the Vice Chancellor.
2. Classification of Examination Offences
Examination offences may be broadly classified as follows:
2.1 Possession of unauthorized documents/items
2.2 Copying
2.3 Cheating
2.4 Removal of stationery
2.5 Disorderly conduct
2.6 Impersonation
2.7 Unauthorized assistance
2.8 Aiding and abetting in the commission of above offences
2.9 Other offences
3. Punishments
(As specified in Part 11, Section1; 1.1 to 1.9)
4. Procedure
4.1. In all cases of violation of examination rules detected, the supervisor shall take
action as outlined below and forward his/her report to the relevant
Dean/Senior Assistant Registrar or Assistant Registrar.
4.2. In case of disorderly conduct the supervisor shall in the first instance warn the
candidate to be of good behavior. Disorderly conduct shall be considered
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candidate persists in unruly or disorderly conduct the supervisor may exclude
the candidate from the examination hall and issue him a letter with a copy to
the relevant Dean/Senior Assistant Registrar/Assistant Registrar, cancelling
his/her candidature from the examination.
1.3. In all cases of examination offences detected, the supervisor shall send a
report to the relevant Dean along with any material taken into custody.
Material taken into custody should be authenticated by placing the signatures
of the candidate and the Supervisor /invigilator and the date, time and place
of detection. A supervisor should give particulars of any incriminating material
of which he/she cannot take possession. The Supervisor's report should be
countersigned by one of the Invigilators.
1.4. The Dean after preliminary inquiry shall place all reports of examination
offences submitted by supervisors for action of the relevant Examination
Disciplinary Committee for further action.
1.5. Supervisor, Examiner, Head of Department or any other official of the University
who detects an examination offence shall report the matter in writing to the
relevant Dean, who shall after preliminary inquiry submit his findings to the
relevant Examination Disciplinary Committee for further action.
1.6. Any allegations regarding the commission of examination offences from
whomsoever received shall be submitted by the Dean after preliminary inquiry
to the relevant Examination Disciplinary Committee for further action.
5. The Decision
5.1. The punishment recommended by the Examination Disciplinary Committee shall
be submitted to the relevant Faculty Board for a decision and the decision will be
reported to the Senate. Senior Assistant Registrar/Assistant Registrar of the relevant
Faculty shall be the Convener/Secretary of the inquiring committee on
examination offences.
6. Appeals Board
6.1. There shall be an Appeals Board, consisting of three members, appointed by the
Vice Chancellor to consider appeals regarding the decision referred to in 5.1
above. Any student on whom a punishment has been imposed may, within a
period of two weeks from the date of communication to him/her of such
punishment, appeal against such punishment to the Vice Chancellor.

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 Student Code of Conduct

The Faculty of Management of the University of Peradeniya engages in teaching,

research, and other academic activities and expects you to conduct yourself in a manner
that contributes positively to the learning environment in which professionalism, respect,
diversity, opportunity, and inclusiveness are valued. This Student Code of Conduct sets out
the standards of behaviors that you are expected to follow within the University and in
representing the University elsewhere. Furthermore, it ensures to promote a professional,
supportive, and conducive learning environment through proactivity. As the students of the
Faculty of Management of the University of Peradeniya, you are expected to have a
thorough understanding of the code and adhere to it. This Code shall provide a set of
guidelines in addition to the rules and regulations already imposed explicitly and implicitly by
the University and the Faculty. The 10 Ps given below enable to enrich your potential to
prepare you for the world of work.
As students of the Faculty of Management of the University of Peradeniya, you shall
adhere to the following:

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 Student Discipline and the Prevention of Ragging

The Faculty of Management strongly supports a policy of zero tolerance towards

ragging and thus, the Faculty strictly adheres to the country level and the University
level by laws relating to student disciplines and the prevention of all forms of
harassments in order to ensure conducive learning environment for all students.

Prohibition of Ragging and Other Forms of Violence in Educational Institutions Act, No.
20 of 1998
Prohibition of Ragging and Other Forms of Violence in Educational Institutions Act No.
20 of 1998 has been ratified by the Parliament of Sri Lanka. The broader scope of this
act assumes to totally abolish ragging and other forms of violence such as insults and
cruel acts. This law makes ragging a distinct and punishable offense. Any of your act
which causes or is likely to cause physical or psychological injury, fear or mental pain in
an undergraduate or a member of staff is called ragging.
All students are required to read the act given below and strictly adhere to it during
your candidature.

Visit: https://www.ugc.ac.lk/downloads/Policy/CGEE/Act_No_20_EN.pdf

University By Laws related to students’ discipline:

In additions, the Council of the University of Peradeniya made by – laws under section
29(n) read with Section 135(1) (d) of the Universities Act No.16 of 1978 with regard to
the students responsibilities and their rights.
All students are required to read the by laws given below and strictly adhere to it during
your candidature.

Visit: https://arts.pdn.ac.lk/academic/BY-LAWS%20RELATING%20TO%20STUDENTS.pdf

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Facilities and Amenities

Academic
Programmes

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 Scholarships and Bursaries for Students

Endowed Academic Awards

The following awards are available to the students of the Faculty of Management.
Meritocracy is the only criterion for the award of Medals, Prizes and Scholarships. The
criteria to select the most suitable student for each award may be revised to suit the
course unit system and the changes in the syllabi.

1. Peradeniya University Gold Medal for Scholastic and Extra-Mural Excellence

endowed by the University of Peradeniya is awarded annually to the student who
has recorded the best performance in academic, extra - curricular activities and
research.
2. BOC Gold Medal for Excellence in Business Administration endowed by Bank of
Ceylon, Peradeniya Super Grade Branch is awarded to the student who has
recorded the best performance at the Bachelor of Business Administration Honours
Degree Programme as determined by the Faculty of Management.
3. Brandix Gold Medal for Excellence in Accounting and Finance endowed by Brandix
Group is awarded annually to the student who has recorded the best performance
at the BBA Honours Degree Programme in Accounting and Finance.
4. Dr. Mikel J. Harry Six Sigma Management Institute Asia Gold Medal for Academic
Excellence in Operations Management endowed by Dr. Mikel J. Harry Six Sigma
Management Institute, Asia is awarded annually to the student who has recorded
the best academic performance in the BBA Honours in Operations Management
degree programme.
5. CIMA Scholarship for Excellence in Management Accounting endowed by the
Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA) Sri Lanka is awarded
annually to the student who has completed third year in the BBA Honours in
Accounting and Finance and recorded the best performance at the examination/s
of the courses related to the Management Accounting Discipline and also passed
all subjects at the first available attempt in the relevant examination/s.
6. University Prize for Academic Excellence is awarded annually to students who have
achieved first-class honors.

Faculty Awards and Dean’s List

Faculty Awards shall be awarded to the overall best performing students of each
academic programme in the faculty, at the end of each academic year.
The best five outstanding students of each academic programme shall be selected
based on the guidelines described below:
Dean’s List shall be compiled of students of any programme in the faculty, at the end
of each semester.
Both awards shall be administered by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of
Management with the assistance of Examinations and Students Affairs branches.

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Eligibility for Faculty Awards
A student will be eligible to get a Faculty Award:
● The applicant should be an undergraduate of the Faculty of Management
registered to follow any degree programme offered by the faculty.
● The applicant shall have completed all the academic requirements of the
considered year, including all the compulsory courses.
● The applicant shall have a GPA of 3.30 or above in each semester.
Eligibility for Dean’s List
A student should meet the following eligibility to be included in the Dean’s list:
● A student of any programme in the Faculty of Management could be admitted to
the Dean’s List each semester if the student achieves a GPA equal to or more than
3.70.

Mahapola Scholarships
Management students can apply for Mahapola Scholarships awarded by the
Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund. The Mahapola Trust Fund offers two categories of
scholarships. Mahapola Higher Education Merit Scholarships awarded on the basis of
merit. The selection for the scholarship is based on the GCE Advanced Level
Examination. Mahapola Higher Education scholarships are awarded to needy students
with financial difficulties in the form of bursaries.

University Bursaries
Management Students who need financial assistance can apply for these bursaries of
Rs. 40,000 or Rs. 39,000 per year. This will be granted in ten installments depending on
the degree of financial need.

Department of Business Finance Scholarship

Students who are specializing in Accounting & Finance can apply for this scholarship if
financial assistance is required. The scholarship is sponsored by the academic staff of
the Department of Business Finance. The applications will be evaluated based on the
academic merit and the financial need.

Department of Human Resource Management Scholarship

The staff of the Department of Human Resource Management offers a scholarship in
the form of financial assistance to BBA undergraduates of Faculty of Management.
Undergraduates from second year and third year are awarded scholarships. The
reason for initiating such an initiative is that the Department wants to ensure the
financial constraints should not impede academic performance of undergraduates.

Department of Management Studies Financial Assistance

Programme
Financial aid is available for needy students who specialize in Organizational
Management. Applications are requested annually, and those will be evaluated based
on the students’ academic performance and the financial necessity. The financial aid
will be given to the selected students monthly and the academic staff of the
Department of Management Studies sponsored for this financial assistance
programme.

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Department of Marketing Management ‘SAFE’ Scholarship
Programme
The SAFE (Student Aid for Excellence) Scholarship is the financial assistance
programme initiated by the Department of Marketing Management to extend
financial support to the needy undergraduates of the Department. The academic staff
of the Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management will screen
students of the Department to identify the most financially vulnerable undergraduates
with a true determination to continue their studies. The financial aid will be given to the
selected students monthly and the academic staff of the Department of Marketing
Management sponsor for this financial assistance programme.

Pahasaraniya Scholarship Fund & Social Welfare Programme

Pahasaraniya is a social welfare project undertaken by the Management Students’
Union, University of Peradeniya annually to reach out & lend a helping hand to needy
people as a social responsibility to the nation. The “Pahasaraniya Scholarship Fund”
was initiated to provide financial assistance for the undergraduates of the Faculty of
Management who face financial difficulties in carrying out their studies.
The “Pahasaraniya Scholarship Fund & Social Welfare Programme” was started to
reach out destitute schools to enhance & provide facilities that would help students in
their education. Also, as another service, G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination seminars
are conducted for students to help them better prepare for their examinations. The
funds for these projects are raised by hosting “The Pahasarani Live in Concert” musical
show annually.

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 Learning Management System (LMS)

Students of the Faculty of Management are provided with the access to LMS, based
on Moodle platform. The Moodle powered LMS is primarily used to upload the learning
materials (course guides, lessons, additional readings) and assessment components as
per the requirement of the lecturer-in-charge. Students are expected to maintain the
confidentiality of the logging information once it is provided by the Faculty and they
will be accountable for any misuse of such information.
Contact Person: Mr. G.H.D.T.M. Perera, Moodle Administrator
Ms. S.H.T Kumudumali, Academic Moodle Coordinator

Web Link: https://mgtmoodle1.pdn.ac.lk

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 Student Services and Registration /

Division
Student services branch provides a range of services for undergraduate students. It
coordinates activities with all the faculties and other service units of this University to
provide various types of services for students. This Division assigns hostel facilities to
students and coordinates the payment of Mahapola scholarship and bursaries on time.

Student Registration Division

Deputy Registrar : Mr. P.H. Ariyarathne
Phone : 081-239 2324 (Direct)
2324 (Intercom)
2325 (Intercom: Office)

Student Services Division (Mahapola & Bursaries)

Assistant Registrar : Ms. C.C.K. Rathnayake
Phone : 081-239 2431 (Direct)
2431 (Intercom)
2322 (Intercom: Office)

Student Accommodation Division (Hostel Facilities)

Acting Director : Mr. S. Wickramasinghe
Phone : 081-239 2328 (Direct)
2328 (Intercom)
2328 (Intercom: Office)

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 Health Centre

The Health Centre of University of Peradeniya provides high quality health care for
the benefit of both staff members and students. Health Center is a curative and
preventive health care delivery unit, headed by Chief Medical Officer. This service
consists of an out-patient department (OPD), in-patient treatment facility, an infectious
disease ward and a public health section all of which are geared to serve resident and
non-resident students. The preventive health section, under the supervision of public
health inspectors, manages disinfection, cleaning, epidemiological work, vector
control, food hygiene, waste disposal, environmental sanitation, water supply sanitation
and health education.
Location: At the furthest end of the road running alongside and behind the
Sangamitta Hall of Residence.
Contact information:
Acting Chief Medical Officer : Dr. H.M.C.L. Herath
Phone : 081-238 8152(Direct)
2024 (CMO Intercom)
2028 (Intercom: Office/Matron)
2022(Reception)
2026 (Pharmacy/ Male & Female Wards)
Public Health Inspector (PHI) : 2023
Opening Hours : Weekdays 8.30 a.m - 4.30 p.m
Saturday 8.30 a.m - 11.30 a.m

Counselling and Psychological Support Unit (CaPSU)

The on-campus counselling service established at the Health Centre has a dedicated
phone line 070 1 343 444 to contact the counsellors. Students seeking help can use the
phone line to talk in an emergency or make an appointment with the counsellors. The
students seeking help have access to two professionally qualified, experienced Mental
Health Counsellors on two days of the week from 12-2 pm and 4-6 pm. Walk-in
counselling sessions are encouraged as much as possible. As the counsellors are not
available 24 hours, at other times, Chief Medical Officer or the other medical officer at
the Health Centre and after 4 pm, the nurse on call will attend to those seeking help.

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 Marshal’s Division

The Marshal’s Division consists of a Chief Marshal and other six members. The main
function of the Marshal’s division is to maintain discipline of students by keeping
vigilance on their activities and behaviour at Faculties, Centres, Gymnasium,
Playground and Halls of residence under the direction of the Deputy Vice Chancellor.

Contact Information:
Mr. W.A.A. Werahera : Chief Marshal 077-599 6290/ 071-070 5689
Mr. R. Gajaweera : Deputy Chief Marshal 071-439 5666
Ms. S.M.D.N.K. Senavirathna (for the Faculty of Management)
: Marshal 071-343 2791
076-396 3873
[email protected]
Mr. D.M.R.S. Dassanayaka : Marshal 071-447 2843
Mr. M. Abeywickrama : MarshaL 071-831 4604
Mr. H.M.C.S.P. Wanniarachchi : Marshal 071-829 3887
Mr. S. Satheeshwaran : Marshal 077-433 2333
Mr. S.P.L.P. Senanayake : Marshal 076-690 1577
Mr. K.G.S.L. Chandra : Marshal 071-493 3380
Mr. R.M.J.J.B. Ranasinghe : Marshal 077-477 8107
Special Operation Room – Hotline (24 hours) - 081-238 8471/081-239 0000

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 Security Office

The Security office of the University of Peradeniya is a permanent service comprising

a Chief Security Officer, Deputy Chief Security Officer, Security Inspector and Security
Guards.

The main duty of the security office is to provide security to the entire University.
Students may contact the security office or security guards in case of an emergency
or to make complaints.

Contact Information:
Chief Security Officer : Mr. N.K Sooriyabandara
Phone : 081-238-9182 (Direct)
2134 (Intercom – Chief Security Officer)
2240 (Intercom - Security Inspector)
2133 (Intercom)
2226 (Intercom)
Opening Hours : Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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 Students Accommodation Facilities

On Campus Accommodation Facilities for Female Undergraduates

Name of the Hall Telephone Location

Wijayawardhana Hall Intercom 2131 On Galaha Road

Hilda Obeyesekera Hall Intercom 2066 On Galaha Road

Ramanathan Hall Intercom 2129 On Galaha Road

Sangamitta Hall Intercom 2117 On Galaha Road

Sarasavi Medura Hall 081-313 0102 On Galaha Road

Sarasavi Uyana Hall Intercom 2187 On Rajawatta Road

Ediriweera Sarathchandra Hall 081-382 0769 On Gampola Road near the

Engineering Faculty

Gunapala Malalasekara Hall 081-382 0770 On Gampola Road near the

Engineering Faculty

Lalith Athulathmudali Hall On Udaperadeniya Road

Mahailluppallama Girls Hall 025-224 9137 On Mahaillupallama, Kekirawa

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On Campus Accommodation Facilities for Male Undergraduates

Name of the Hall Telephone Location

Akbar-Nell Hall Intercom 2144 On Gampola Road near the

Engineering Faculty

Arunachalam Hall Intercom 2108 On Galaha Road

Bhikku Hostel-Kehelpannala 081-383 2038 On Gampola Road

Hall

Bhikku Hostel-Lake House Hall Intercom 2033 On Gampola Road

Hindagala Hall Intercom 2089 On Hindagala Road

James Peiris Hall Intercom 2125 On Galaha Road

Jayathilake Hall Intercom 2095 On Galaha Road

Marcus Fernando Hall Intercom 2128 On the hill above the Buddhist
Temple

Mars Hall Intercom 2127 On the road on the left at the

junction in front of
Wijayawardhana Hall

New Akbar Hall Intercom 2105 On Gampola Road near the

Engineering Faculty

Sir Ivor Jennings Hall 081-376 1052 On Udaperadeniya Road

AQ 40 Hall Intercom 2089 On Rajawatta Road

Mahailluppallama Boys Hall 025-224 9137 On Mahailupallama, Kekirawa

Senaka Bibile Hall 081-382 0780 On Sri Amarawansha Mawatha

Mahakanda Hall On Galaha Road

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 Library Facilities

The library facility of the University of Peradeniya contains a library network

comprising of the Main Library and seven other branch libraries from Faculties of
Agriculture, Science, Medical, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science,
Allied Health Science, and Dental. The ninth library is attached to the Faculty of
Agriculture in Mahailuppallama sub campus. The Main Library is located between and
adjacent to the Senate building and the Main Arts building. The Peradeniya University
library network is the oldest and the largest University library network in Sri Lanka.
Reading materials such as books, journals and magazines for reference and borrowings
are available in the library network.
Further, under the AHEAD project, the Faculty established an e-Library which contains
more than 200 e-books related to management discipline.
Contact Information:
Assistant Registrar - Library Services : 2475
Phone : 2480 (Intercom - Counter I, Ground Floor)
2481 (Intercom- First Floor)
Web : http://www.lib.pdn.ac.lk.
Opening hours : 7.15 a.m to 6.30 p.m (Weekdays)
8.00 a.m to 4.15 p.m (Saturday)
(Opening hours may change during examination periods)

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 Information Technology Centre

The Information Technology Centre (IT Centre) is located behind the WUS Building
Complex, near the Gymnasium. It provides opportunities for undergraduates of the
University to improve their ICT skills by offering part time and other regular training
Programmes.
Contact Information:
Phone : 2070 (Intercom - Reception Counter)
Opening Hours : 7.30 a.m to 4.30 p.m
Services and Facilities : Computer facilities with Internet access. Students need to
register and obtain their account passwords prior to using the
facilities in the Centre.

Student Common Room

Location : Ground floor, New Building of the Faculty of Management

Opening Hours : 8.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m

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 Sports and Recreation

Physical Education Division / Gymnasium

The Physical Education Division offers a range of services to students by providing
facilities for both indoor and outdoor games. The location of the Physical Education
Division is near the Information Technology Centre.
Contact Information:
Phone : 2164 (Intercom - Director)
2162 (Intercom - Office)
2163 (Intercom - Reservation Unit)
Opening Hours : 7.00 a.m to 8.00 p.m
Services and Facilities : Indoor sport facilities, swimming pool, fitness centre;
organizes Faculty, University and Inter-university level sports
tournaments.

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 Faculty Centres

Management Educational Resources Centre (MERC)

The MERC is established under the AHEAD Faculty Development Grant, aiming at
improving the E-learning facilities of the Faculty of Management to ensure
uninterrupted academic delivery. It provides access to a pool of educational resources
such as E-Books, Journal Databases, and Analytical Software to engage in learning in
order to facilitate high impact research for the students and the staff of the Faculty.
Moreover, the MERC will be a hub for the Faculty to serve a wider audience by
providing management education through various study Programmes such as
Certificate Course in Advanced Microsoft Office Software Applications and Business
Data Analysis. The center's knowledge dissemination process will not be limited to the
university community as these certificate courses will also be offered to external
candidates enabling the Faculty to build a generation of competent managers.
Contact person: Ms. D.M.S.M. Dasanayake, Chairperson

Centre for Skills for Life

Centre for Skills for Life is established under the AHEAD project which aims at assisting
undergraduates in identifying and developing their career goals through a series of
career advancement and development Programmes by fully exploring their inner
strengths and competencies. This Centre consists of three pillars namely, Career
Support Services, Internship Unit, and Events Hub. Career Support Service pillar will
contribute to enhance the career orientation of the students via interviews, coaching,
career counselling, job hunting, mentoring and on-campus recruitment Programmes.
The Internship Unit is aimed at providing internship opportunities for students to capture
the nature of the modern world of work prior to step into the corporate society. This
Programme is divided into interim and final internships. Events Hub is responsible for
conducting seminars, workshops, exposure Programmes, and field visits relevant to
students’ career orientation and enhancement.
Contact Person: Mr. N. Agilan, Chairperson

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 Faculty Centres

Business Incubation and Innovation Ecosystem Services (BIIES) Centre

The BIIES is established under the AHEAD Faculty Development Grant, aiming at
facilitating students’ start-up and entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Management. The
BIIES ensures that the productive outcomes of research at the Faculty of Management
reach the society as products and services or any form of new initiatives, which will
enhance the quality of lives of the citizen. The centre is a Faculty level entity of the
University-Business Linkage Cell (also known as BLII-TTO), which connects various
entrepreneurship ecosystem players within and outside the university such as BLI-TTO,
Innovation Co-creation Cell of the Dept. of Operations Management, Talent
Co-creation Cell, Career Guidance Unit, other Business Incubation Units in the
University, National Enterprise Development Board and Chamber of Commerce etc.
The centre also arranges various entrepreneurship training programmers, annual
innovation day, and business plan competitions, and mentoring and coaching.
Moreover, the BIIES will commence shortly a certificate programme on Business
Creation and Entrepreneurial Management for undergraduate students to promote
entrepreneurship in the Faculty.
Contact Person: Dr. S Maheswaran, Chairperson

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 International Partnership Programme /

Committee (IPPC)
The International Partnership Programme Committee (IPPC) of the Faculty of
Management, University of Peradeniya was formed by the Faculty Board of
Management in 2018 with the aim of collaborating with International Universities/Higher
Educational Institutes to provide global opportunities for academic staff members and
undergraduates of the Faculty. Further, it is dedicated to enhancing international
relations, promoting multidisciplinary collaborative programmes, and facilitating
academic staff members and undergraduates by providing resources, platforms, and
scholarly exchanges in the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya.

Student Mobility Programmes (SMP)

Determining credit to be granted
Credit transfers are allowed only from foreign universities that have an equivalent
semester/course unit system. However, Departmental recommendation and the
Faculty Board approval are required for such credit transfers. Upon the student’s
request (i.e., Credit Transfer Request Form) and submission of the original academic
transcripts from such universities, etc. the credit transfer and award of a letter grade
and grade point shall be considered at the Faculty Board. However, credit is granted
on the basis of equivalence which is determined by evaluating the extent to which
there is equivalence between the completed components of a qualification and the
qualification applied at the Faculty in terms of; Intended Learning Outcomes, Course
Content, Learning and Assessment Process, level of qualification, etc.

Credit transfer application process

a) A request for credit transfer must normally be submitted immediately after the SMP
and before the commencement of the courses at the Faculty.
b) It is the responsibility of the student to apply for credit transfer with a duly filled
Credit Transfer Application Form and supporting documents as follows:
● An original transcript of their past academic records indicating the course/
subject(s) completed, year completed and grade obtained (including details of the
grading system/ Grading Scheme Explanation(s)), and weighting of the
course/subject as a portion of the total program.
● A copy of the course/subject description, including the syllabus or handbook outline
and the specified course/ subject learning objectives.
● Any other information required by the Faculty and any other information considered
relevant by the student.

Contact Person: Prof. W.P.R. Wickramaratne, Chairperson

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 Student Affairs Committee

The Student Affairs Committee (SAC) of the Faculty of Management, University of

Peradeniya, a sub-committee appointed by the Faculty Board of the Faculty of
Management is formed to provide broad oversight and policy guidance to promote
a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students’ academic
success, growth, and personal development.

Aims and objectives

The purpose of this committee is to facilitate a smooth functioning of the
academic programmes while enhancing a safe and a supportive learning
environment with rapport building between the student and the academic staff
members. The objectives of the committee are;
● To conduct academic mentoring programmes of the Faculty.
● To conduct the preparatory programme for new student intakes prior to the
commencement of the academic programme.
● To facilitate the smooth learning process and environment.
● To encourage the recreational and student activities of the Faculty.
Contact Person: Ms. P.W. Tennakoon, Chairperson

Pillars of the Committee

I. Academic mentoring
This pillar will focus on building a rapport between the mentor and the mentee on
counseling and mentoring. Each Academic staff member will assign a set of students
from the 1000 -3000 levels. This pillar will support the students;
● To adapt to the changes from the secondary school setup to the university
setting.
● To help students to understand the significance of completing the degree
programme successfully.
● To share experiences and views of the difficulties faced by the student during
the academic programme.
● To assist students in achieving their goals by providing information,
opportunities, guidance, and suggestions.
● To support to solve individual student grievances through mentors.
Contact Person: Dr. S.M.U.T.S. Subasinghe, Chairperson

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 Student Affairs Committee

II. Preparatory programme

Well-planned preparatory programme will be conducted each year by the Faculty

of Management for the new intake of students, facilitating them to achieve the
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs) of the BBA Honours degree programme at the
highest level. This programme will enable the newly admitted students to have a better
understanding of the learning process and help them to equip themselves with the
required skills to be more comfortable and confident in achieving the highest
academic performance possible. Furthermore, the programme will help students to
acquire skills, inculcate positive attitudes, and possess the right mindset thereby
transforming themselves to competent professionals and stepping into professional
environment. Thus, a three-month comprehensive preparatory programme will be
conducted systematically. This pillar will support the students;

● To familiarize themselves with the Faculty of Management and the University of

Peradeniya prior to the commencement of their degree programme.
● To adapt to the Outcome Based Learning environment of the Faculty via
Student-Centered Learning and Independent Learning/ Self Directed Learning.
● To prepare for the transition from Sinhala/Tamil Medium Instruction to English
Medium Instruction.
● To apply knowledge and skills of Information Technology to engage in academic
activities successfully.
● To demonstrate talents and capabilities to excel in extra-curricular activities.
● To develop physical, mental and emotional wellbeing to maintain a healthy
balance between life and academic activities.

Contact Persons: Ms. Rashmi Tennakoon, Co-Chairperson

Ms. Dinukshi Senarath, Co-Chairperson

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III. Recreational Activities and Student Social Responsibilities (SSR)

Students are motivated to organize recreational and SSR activities under this pillar.
This pillar will support students;

● To provide an opportunity to plan and organize different recreational and SSR

activities.
● To provide a balance in academic and extracurricular activities in the degree
programme.
● To build a socially responsible person in the community.
● To conduct outreach activities promoting the Faculty.

Contact Person: Ms. Rochelle Bartholomeusz, Chairperson

IV. Facilitate Learning Process and Environment

This pillar encourage the student-centered learning while enabling the smooth
functioning of the learning process of the students. This pillar will support students;

● To troubleshoot the issues prevailing in the academic delivery and to report them
to the Faculty Board.
● To engage students as active learners of the academic programme.
● To enhance the student-staff relationship while maintaining a collaborative
learning atmosphere.
● To assist the Dean’s Office to run the academic programme (academic delivery
and assessments) under extreme situations.

Contact Person: Mr. M.V.R.U.K.B. Ariyarathna, Chairperson

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 Clubs and Societies

Societies Common to All University Undergraduates

● "VIBHAVA" Literacy Association
● “Ape Urumaya” Student Union
● “Gandarwa Sabhawa”
● “Sinhala Natya Mandalaya”
● “Sinhala Sangamaya”
● “Soba Sansadaya”
● AIESEC in University of Peradeniya
● Arts Council
● Astronomical Society of Peradeniya
● Ceylon University Dramatic Society
● Computer Society University of Peradeniya
● Dancing Society Peradeniya Students' Union
● English Drama Society
● Film Society
● Gavel Club
● General Buddhist Brotherhood Association
● Hanthana Conservation Society
● Hindu Students’ Union
● International Interaction Club
● Knowledge Without Borders (KWB)
● Music Society
● Muslim Majlis
● Pera Student’s Badminton Society
● Perabeats
● Peradeniya University Student Christian Movement
● Revolutionary Student Union
● Robarosiya
● Rotaract Club of University of Peradeniya
● Samuhika Bhikku Sangamaya
● Sarasavi Sanwada Kendraya
● Sobha Sansadaya
● Society for Green Vision (SGV)
● Students for Exploration and Development of the Space
● Students Society of FamiAnnites
● Tamil Society
● The Newman Society
● University Explorers' Club
● University of Peradeniya Student Inventors Club

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 Risk and Hazards

Thieves, River, and Infectious Diseases

Students of the campus are vulnerable to many risks and hazards. Knowing these risks
would be useful to be safe throughout the university life. Ragging is the main misfortune
that students may face first and foremost. However, over the past few years there has
been a dramatic reduction in instances of ragging. Ragging is prohibited in the
University. Students are expected to report incidents of ragging to the appropriate
personnel (student counselor, staff members). This will enable the University to take
necessary action against the culprit.
Occasionally, instances of robbery are reported within the campus, especially in
residential halls. There is a 24-hour security service for every residential hall that helps
minimize these occurrences. It is advisable to lock the room when away and while
sleeping.
Spread of infectious diseases occurs sporadically as the University host a large
number of students from all parts of Sri Lanka. The risk is minimal when compared to
other universities of the country due to adequate space. In the event of sickness,
residential treatment may be obtained through the Health Centre that offers a 24-hour
service for emergencies.
Some incidents of drowning have been reported in the Mahaweli River. Therefore, it is
necessary to take adequate precautions. It is advisable to refrain from bathing in the
Mahaweli River. Students are urged to take sufficient care when and if they choose to
climb Hanthana.

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Other Important Information

Academic
Programmes

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 Deputy Proctor and Senior Student /

Counselors

Deputy Proctor

Ms. D.M.S.M. Dasanayake

Department of Operations Management
[email protected]
0712987480

Senior Student Counselors

Dr. S.M.U.T.S. Subasinghe Ms. E.M.W.A. Edirisooriya Ms. A.S. Shiromy

Department of Business Finance Department of Human Resource Department of
[email protected] Management Management Studies

0768398082 [email protected] [email protected]

0776553142 0778447931

Ms. R.M.U.R.K. Rathnayaka

Department of Marketing Management
[email protected]
0714947057

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 Voluntary Deputy Proctors

Mr. P.H. Abeysundera Mr. M.V.R.U.K.B. Ariyarathna Ms. S.H.T. Kumudumali

Department of Operations Department of Business Department of Operations
Management Finance
Management
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
T.p: 077 524 8126 T.p: 071 073 6533
T.p: 070 2073588

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 Voluntary Student Counselors

Name Contact Details Department

Ms. K.D.M.K. Weeratunge [email protected] Department of Marketing

Management
077 182 7929

Mr. P.H. Abeysundera [email protected] Department of Operations

077 524 2126 Management

Ms. Y.Y. Senavirathne [email protected] Department of Management

071 191 9135 Studies

Ms. K.A.T.D. Kuruppu [email protected] Department of Management

071 948 2644 Studies

Mr. M.V.R.U.K.B. [email protected] Department of Business

Ariyarathne Finance
071 073 6533

Ms. H.W.R. Niwarthana [email protected] Department of Marketing

dn.ac.lk Management
071 350 9469

Ms. R.A. Bartholomeusz [email protected] Department of Human

Resource Management
076 365 7112

Ms. S.H.T. Kumudumali [email protected] Department of Operations

070 207 3588 Management

Ms. B.T.D.N. Senarath [email protected] Department of Operations

071 512 1411 Management

Mr. Chalith Kavinda [email protected] Department of Business

Finance
077 192 7463

Ms. P. Swathika [email protected] Department of Business

Finance
076 651 4324

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 Name Contact Details Department

Ms. T.M.R.T. Tennakoon [email protected] Department of Business Finance

071 430 2507

Ms. W.Wijesundera [email protected] Department of Marketing

c.lk Management
076 672 2731

Mr. A. Mithursan [email protected] Department of Management

077 852 0481 Studies

Ms. Y.B. [email protected] Department of Marketing

Premachandra Management
070 447 7028

Mr. T. Sukirthan [email protected] Department of Management

k Studies
076 050 1886

Ms. G.R.D.C.D [email protected]. Department of Human Resource

Bandara ac.lk Management
071 656 1033

Ms. H.R.D.A. Priyantha [email protected] Department of Operations

071 460 6543 Management

Mr. N.T.K.P. Fernando [email protected] Department of Operations

k Management
076 648 8203

Ms. J.A.P.L. Thushari [email protected] Department of Management

071 761 3540 Studies

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 Important Telephone Numbers

All extensions listed below can be accessed from outside the university, without
operator assistance. However, if you are calling.
Within Kandy District : Add 239 before the extension number
From outside Kandy District : Add 081-239 before the extension number
Internationally : Add 009481239 before the extension number
University Extensions General 2000 - 2299
Security 2133
Health center 2022
Library 2470 - 2499
Direct line & Internal Telephone numbers of the Dean of the Faculty & Heads of the
Departments.
Direct No. Internal No
1. The Dean 081 239 4001 4001
2. Dept. of Business Finance 081 239 4010 4010
3. Dept. of Human Resource Management 081 239 4026 4026
4. Dept. of Management Studies 081 239 4041 4041
5. Dept. of Marketing Management 081 239 4056 4056
6. Dept. of Operations Management 081 239 4071 4071
7. Office of the Dean 081 238 5407 (Tel/Fax)
8. Pilot Number 081 239 4000
9. Virtual Numbers 081 239 4001

Police Stations Kandy 081 223 3333

Peradeniya 081 238 8222

Fire Brigade Kandy 081 224 4444

Government Hospitals Kandy 081 223 3337

Peradeniya 081 238 8001

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Map and Layout of the Faculty

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Map and Layout of the Faculty

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