MSC in Waste Management and Circular Economy Degree Program
The MSc in Waste Management and Circular Economy is a postgraduate program offered by the Department of Accounting at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The program is designed to provide advanced knowledge in sustainable waste management and circular economy practices.
This program offers international exposure, including collaborations with the University of South-Eastern Norway, and select students may benefit from Erasmus+ Global Mobility Program scholarships. It aims to enhance policy development, technological innovations, and economic viability in waste management.
The Waste Management and Circular Economy program aims to create sustainable solutions for managing waste while promoting resource efficiency. Some key goals include:
Program Goals
- Reduce Waste Generation: Implement strategies to minimize waste production at the source.
- Enhance Recycling & Reuse: Develop innovative methods to recycle materials and extend their lifecycle.
- Promote Circular Economy Principles: Shift from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a circular system where resources are continuously reused.
- Strengthen Policy & Governance: Support the development of regulations that encourage Sustainable waste management.
- Encourage Technological Innovation: Invest in advanced waste processing and recovery technologies.
- Increase Public Awareness: Educate communities on sustainable consumption and waste reduction practices.
Waste management and circular economy are increasingly relevant in management accounting, particularly in sustainability-focused business models. The MSc in Waste Management and Circular Economy program at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura explores these topics within the accounting discipline. Additionally, research highlights how management accounting can support circular economy transitions by adapting financial models to resource efficiency. A systematic literature review also discusses how accounting and accountability frameworks integrate waste management principles.
Waste management is a growing field, and MSc programs focusing on it are gaining popularity worldwide. Many universities now offer specialized master’s degrees in Waste Management and Circular Economy, Environmental Pollution Control, and Sustainability Management2.
These programs equip students with skills in resource efficiency, waste reduction strategies, and environmental impact assessment, making graduates highly sought after in industries focused on sustainability
Senior Professor Kennedy D. Gunawardana
Chair professor of accounting
Coordinator of MSc (Waste Management and Circular Economy)
Department of Accounting at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Program Structure
The structure of the WMCE Program is as follows:
Two -year WMCE Study Program.
Lectures
The lectures will be held only on Thursday and Friday evenings (Online) and Saturdays (Full Day – Physically)
Panel of Lecturers
The program will be conducted by the academic staff of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC) at USJ. The services of resource persons from other local state universities and industry will also be obtained on a visiting basis. Additionally, industry leaders and experts will be invited for special occasions, such as guest lectures and residential workshops.
Cancellation of Registration
The standard duration of study for the WMCE degree program is two years. The candidate’s registration will be automatically canceled if he/she fails to complete the degree within two academic years from the time of admission to the program.
In order to secure and maintain professional and ethical standards relating to discipline, students are expected to exercise restraint in their conduct both on and off campus. It is the responsibility of every student to obtain a copy of the Student Handbook and to become familiar with the regulatory procedures and guidelines set forth therein and to adhere to them in conducting studies and research as prescribed by the institution.
Further Information
Detailed information regarding policies, procedures, rules and regulations is described in the handbook provided to registered students.
Contact Details
Coordinator: Snr. Prof. K D Gunewardhana
Email: mscwmce@sjp.ac.lk
Tele: +94 112758797
Department of Accounting
Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.