Career & Corporate Readiness Session 2026 Equips BEC Undergraduates for the Corporate World
The Career & Corporate Readiness Session 2026, conducted under BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development with insights from Nestlé, provided third-year undergraduates with practical guidance on workplace expectations, internship preparation, employability, and the transition from university to the corporate world.
Global Opportunities Awareness Session Inspires BEC Students to Explore Global Opportunities
A Global Opportunities Awareness Session conducted by AIESEC in USJ under BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development introduced students to international volunteering, internships, global networking, and cross-cultural experiences that can strengthen their employability and professional development.
Remembering Professor Kumudini Sriyalatha
It is with profound sorrow that the Department of Business Economics mourns the passing of Professor Kumudini Sriyalatha, one of the Department’s most distinguished and deeply respected academics. Professor Sriyalatha was an exceptional academic, a devoted teacher and mentor, and a valued colleague. Her scholarship, leadership, and many years of service made an enduring contribution […]
Vacancies – Master of Business Economics & MSc. in Business Economics Programs
Vacancies Available Master of Business Economics & MSc. in Business Economics Programs Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce University of Sri Jayewardenepura Applications are invited from suitably qualified and motivated candidates for the following positions: 1. Program Assistant (On Contract Basis) Required Qualifications Applicants should: Have passed the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination in six (06) […]
Personal and Professional Development Session: Building Confidence Through Public Speaking
Public Speaking and Effective Communication Session The Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, successfully conducted a Public Speaking and Effective Communication Session under the BEC 3180 – Personal and Professional Development course for third-year undergraduates. The session was conducted by Mr. Nuzki Ahamed, representing the Gavel Club […]
Heartstrings 2026: A Celebration of English, Creativity and Student Talent
Heartstrings 2026 celebrated English language development and student creativity through public speaking, creative writing, music, dance, drama and recitation, alongside the launch of the student anthology Echoes of Expression 2026.
Guest Lecture – Personal and Professional Development
Guest Lecture on Personal Grooming and Workplace Etiquette The Department of Business Economics successfully conducted a guest lecture on Personal and Professional Development on 12 August 2026 at SBFF 1. The session focused on “Personal Grooming, Effective Mannerisms, and Workplace Etiquette for Professional Success.” The session was conducted by Ms. Dinali Ruwanpathirana, who shared practical […]
Career Readiness and Professional Development Session for Business Economics Students
A special online session was conducted under BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development to guide students on career preparation, CV development, employability skills, interview readiness, and career opportunities related to the Department’s specialization areas.
BEC 3180 Swimming Session Enhances Students’ Personal and Professional Development
A Swimming Session was conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, providing students with practical training in swimming, water safety, and physical fitness while promoting confidence, resilience, discipline, and overall well-being.
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge Receives International Distinction for Promoting Ethical Leadership in Higher Education
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chair Professor of Business Economics, was appointed as an Academic Guardian of Olympic Values under the international Ethos Universitas framework in recognition of his distinguished academic leadership, ethical service, and contributions to higher education.