VERVE Talents 2026
We are delighted to announce the resounding success of VERVE Talents 2026, a vibrant celebration brought to life by the Association of Business Administration (ABA), the student association of the Department of Business Administration. This event unfolded on 24th August 2026 at the iconic Bandaranayake Hall, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. VERVE Talents 2026 became a lively stage where our […]
Unlocking Well-being: Insights from ‘Psychology through a Medical Eye’ and the Power of Music
On 14 August 2026, a guest lecture titled “Psychology through a Medical Eye” was held as part of the BUS2373 Business Psychology Course for second-year undergraduates of our Department, at E111LH, FMSC. Dr. Devni De Silva, Medical Officer – Psychiatry at University Hospital KDU, delivered the session and provided students with valuable insights into psychology […]
Understanding Group Dynamics: From Design Thinking to Dance Therapy
The BUS2373 Business Psychology Course panel of the Department of Business Administration organised an immersive full-day workshop on the 31st of July 2026 in the auditorium of the Multipurpose Building at FMSC to facilitate students in the Department reflecting on and integrating their understanding of group dynamics within organisations. During the morning session, students were guided […]
Indexed Publications – July 2026
Dr. Nayomi De Peiris, together with Mr. M.N.P.K. Perera, published a research article titled “Strategies to Enhance Service Quality and Customer Loyalty in Emerging Market Supply Chains: Evidence from Sri Lanka” in Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications, an international journal published by Emerald Publishing. The journal is indexed in Scopus and is ranked Q1 […]
Publications – June 2026
A Systematic Review of Organisational Misbehaviour: Antecedents, Displays, Consequences, and Boundary Conditions We are happy to share with you the work of our colleagues, Mr. Nirmal Chathuranga, Prof. Kalyani Kariyapperuma and Ms. Kalani Madhuwanthi, featured in the Colombo Business Journal (Vol. 17, June 2026). Their work synthesises 43 studies (2011–2025) and explains how organisational misbehaviour […]
Indexed Publications – June 2026
We are pleased to announce the recent publication by our Head of the Department, Dr. Nayomi De Peiris together with Ms. Anushika Sandamali Thilakarathna, Strategic Sensemaking under Persistent Institutional Ambiguity: Maintaining Plausibility in Fragmented Regulatory Environments, in the Journal of Strategy and Management, a Scopus-indexed Q1 Journal in the field of Strategy and Management, published […]
Indexed Publications – February 2026
Reconstructing Organisational Strategy through Managerial Identities We are pleased to announce the recent publication by our Head of Department, Dr Nayomi De Peiris, together with Prof. K.A.S.P. Kaluarachchi (University of Colombo), in Strategy & Leadership, a leading journal in strategic management and organisational leadership, indexed in Scopus. This study explores how managerial identity work enables […]
Indexed Publications – February 2026
We are delighted to invite you to explore the latest insights from our Head of Department, Dr. Nayomi De Peiris, through her recent publication, “Sensemaking the external environment as strategic practice: evidence from a Global South organisation ” in Journal of Strategy and Management, which is a well-recognised international journal focusing on strategic management and […]
FRATELLENZA’26
The Department of Business Administration successfully hosted its annual mini-welcome for second-year undergraduates, “Fratellenza’26 – LIGHT UP THE WAY,” on 8 February 2026 at the university’s lower ground. Over 150 students embarked on an adventurous journey inspired by the Legend of the Seeker, stepping into challenges that tested their courage, creativity, and teamwork. Participants were […]
Inicio ‘26 The Induction Programme
The Association of Business Administration successfully conducted “Inicio ’26”, the Induction Programme for second-year undergraduates on 22 January 2026 at Fayol Hall. The session was designed to introduce participants to the association’s vision, mission, and operational framework, while promoting a sense of involvement and belonging among students. It encouraged active participation in the association’s initiatives, […]