This degree programme is a blend of Management and Business Economics disciplines. A graduate of the Department of Business Economics should possess both theoretical knowledge as well as the skill to apply that knowledge in real life. Hence, the graduate should be competent in rational decision making to face today’s dynamic environment and challenging economic trends irrespective of the sector of occupation i.e., private or public. Researching should be an important part of the life of that graduate. The graduate should contribute for the social, national as well as for the global well-being by researching contemporary issues and by giving recommendations to overcome those issues. In order to be a graduate with those qualities, he/she should be competent in analytical thinking, communication skills especially in English language, team work, leadership, and policy making, implementation and evaluation. Ultimate goal of this degree programme is to build employable graduates who enhance personal, social, national as well as global development.
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𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 Duration: 1 year (30 credits) SLQF Level: 9 Learning Mode: Blended Fees: Rs. 375,000.00 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 Duration: 2 years (60 credits) SLQF […]
Harshani Priyanka Receives Merit Award for Outstanding Research on Remote Work and Employee Satisfaction
We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Harshani Priyanka, a student at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s Department of Business Economics, has been awarded the Merit Award at the “Best […]
Celebrating Excellence: Highlights from the 47th Colours Awarding Ceremony at University of Sri Jayewardenepura
The 47th Colours Awarding Ceremony of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura lit up the night with glitz, glamour, and celebration on the 27th of March 2024. Hosted at the elegant […]
Dilini Peiris Shines Bright: Sweeps Top Honors at the 19th South Asian Economics Students’ Meet 2024
Introduction:On January 24, 2024, the academic prowess of Dilini Peiris, an exceptional undergraduate from the Department of Business Economics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, took center stage at the […]
Bhagya Ranasinghe: A Shining Star at the 49th Convocation of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura
The 49th Convocation of the University of Sri Jayawardenepura in 2023 was a momentous occasion that celebrated academic excellence and the promise of a brighter future. Among the many distinguished […]
ECONINSIGHT 2023’s First Phase Triumphs: Gampaha District Seminar Resounds with Success
The eagerly awaited inaugural phase of ECONINSIGHT 2023, a prestigious G.C.E. Advanced Level Economics seminar, orchestrated by the adept hands of the Business Economics Students’ Association from the esteemed Department […]
Congratulations for the appointment as the Treasurer of the International Students Council of the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS), Japan
We send Ms. Amanda Perera our warmest congratulations on her selection to the position of Treasurer of the International Students Councel at GRIPS. She received the majority of the votes […]
Ms. Chalani Madhushani Liyanage: NIBM Gold Medalist in 2022
Ms. Chalani Madhushani Liyanage of the Department of Business Economics was awarded “the Gold Medal Donated by the National Institute of Business Management (NIBM)” for obtaining a First Class pass […]
Ven. Prof. Dr.Walpola Sri Rahula Maha Thero Memorial Gold Medal
Best Student of the Year- 2020 Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce (FMSC) Mr. W.M Pasan M. Wijayawardhana Current Designation: Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics, Faculty of Humanities & Social […]
Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi: Best Student of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce in 2020
Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi of the Department of Business Economics was awarded “the Venerable Prof. Walpola Sri Rahula Maha Thero Memorial Gold Medal” for being the Best Student of the Faculty […]
Best Student Experience : Ms Kreda Shiwanthi
“Having achieved the fourth-best z-score from 2015 A/Ls, choosing BSc Honours in Business Administration (Business Economics) degree programme over other popular selections was a decision I have not second-guessed. Your […]
Two Business Economics Students have been selected to represent National Team at South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM) 2021
“Nothing ever comes to one, that is worth having, except as a result of hard work.” -Booker T. Washington- Ms Bhagya Ranasinghe and Ms Tharini Kanthasamy, third-year Department of Business […]
Pasan Wijayawardhana emerges as the Best University Orator 2020
Mr. Pasan Wijayawardhana, a final year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics emerged as the “Best University Orator of the Year 2020” at “Subashaka”, the inter-university oratory competition organized […]
BEC Students emerge as Runners-up at “The Economic Outlook 2020”
A team of second year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics was emerged as Runners-up at ‘The Economic Outlook 2020’ organized by the Department of Business Economics of the […]
Pasan Wijayawardhana wins Best Paper Award at South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM) 2020
Mr. Pasan Wijayawardhana, a fourth year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics won the Best Paper Award for the research paper titled “Can compensating wage differentials economically empower women […]
Business Economics Student wins National Youth Award 2019 for Best Speaker
Mr. Pasan Wijayawardhana, third year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics has won the “National Youth Award for the Best Speaker of the Year 2019” for the second consecutive […]
Business Economics Students emerged as National Champions at RB Global Challenge 2019
Ms. Chathuni Perera, Ms. Ashwini Ratnayake and Ms. Sandumini Caldera, 2nd year undergraduates, represented the Department of Business Economics of University of Sri Jayewardenepura as “Team Nova” and turned up […]
Team Nova of Department of Business Economics emerged as 2nd Runners-up at Maestro 2019
Ms. Chathuni Perera, Ms. Ashwini Ratnayake and Ms. Sandumini Caldera, 2nd year undergraduates represented the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura as “Team Nova” and turned up as […]
Business Economics Students awarded at TRIBUTE 2019
Third year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics who are holding leadership positions in AIESEC of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, have won Local Committee awards at “TRIBUTE 2019”, the […]
Outstanding Student Performance at Intra-University Speech Contest: VORBITOR 2019
Mr. Nicolo Warnakula, second year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics has won the championship at the VORBITOR 2019, the Intra-University Speech Contest organized by the Gavel Club of […]
Business Economics Students won the Championship of All Island Inter-University Quiz Contest
Mr. Pasan Wijayawardhana, Ms. Kreda Shiwanthi, Ms. Rumesha Laksarani, Mr. Hiruna Sudhara and Ms. Dileesha Wickramaarachchi , third year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies […]
Two Business Economics Students participated in USJP Study Tour to Monash University, Australia
Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi and Ms. Nadunika Peiris, fourth year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics visited Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia along with 24 other undergraduates of the […]
Pasan Wijayawardhana wins Best Paper Award at South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM) 2019
Mr. Pasan Wijayawardhana, third year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce won the Best Paper Award under the theme of “Poverty and Food […]
Three USJP Management Undergraduates won RB Global Challenge 2018
Ms. Virgin Fernando of the Department of Business Economics, Mr. Madusha de Silva of the Department of Finance, and Mr. Umendra Abeynayeke of the Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management […]
Business Economics Student wins Best Speaker National Youth Award 2018
Mr. Pasan Malinda Wijayawardhana, third year undergraduate of the department of Business Economics won the Best Speaker and Best Announcer (Runners-Up) awards at the 40th National Youth Awards Competition 2018 […]
Outstanding Student Performance at RB Global Challenge
Ms. Virgin Fernando, third year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics, along with Mr.Madusha de Silva of the Department of Finance and Mr. Umendra Abeynayeke of the Department of […]
Ms. Udeshika Chandrarathne: Best Student of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce in 2017
Ms. Udeshika Chandrarathne of the Department of Business Economics was awarded “the Venerable Prof. Walpola Sri Rahula Maha Thero Memorial Gold Medal” for being the Best Student of the Faculty […]
Best Student Experience: Ms. Udeshika Chandrarathne
“I believe that it is a great privilege for me to follow the degree programme offered by the Department of Business Economics of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. […]
Best Student Experience: Ms. Sunari Bandara
“One of the best choices I have made in life is selecting the Business Economics degree offered by the Department of Business Economics in the Faculty of Management Studies and […]
Outstanding Student Achievement at JESA 2018
Mr. Kevin Anthony Jansz, a third-year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics was the 2nd runner up for the Best Team Player Award at the Japura Employability Skills Awards […]
Business Economics Student representing Sri Lanka in Unilever Future Leaders’ League 2018
Virgin Fernando, third year student of the Department of Economics along with Madusha de Silva from the Department of Finance and Umendra Abeynayeke from the Department of Commerce representing University […]
Best Student’s Experience – Ms. Amanda Perera
Selecting the Business Economics degree programme offered by the Department of Business Economics of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce is a milestone in my life and I can […]
Japura Undergrate represents Sri Lanka at SAESM 2016
South Asian Economics Students’Meet (SAESM) has become one of the most prestigious undergraduate events in the South Asian region. Since the start of SAESM preparations, the value and importance of […]
Ms. Thilini L. Navaratne
I believe that I have been privileged to follow the degree programme offered by the Business Economics Department of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce. It is one of […]