Panel Discussion “Sri Lankan Economy and the Way Forward amidst COVID-19”
The first webinar on “Sri Lankan Economy and the Way Forward amidst COVID-19” organized by the Research Center for Business Economics and Development Studies (RCBEDS) of the Department of Business Economics was successfully held on Friday, 11th September, 2020 from 6.00 pm onwards, virtually via Zoom platform. Dr. (Mrs.) D. S. T. Wanaguru (Additional Director, […]
Academic Writing Workshop for MBE and MPhil in Business Economics Programmes
The Department of Business Economics organized a one-day workshop on academic writing for the students of the Master of Business Economics (MBE) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Business Economics programmes on 22nd of August 2020. Dr. Mangala Fonseka participated as the resource person for this workshop. This was organized by Dr. P.J.S. Fernando (Coordinator […]
Coffee with a Business Leader: COVID-19 and Survival Strategies
The Department of Business Economics organized “Coffee with a Business Leader: COVID-19 and Survival Strategies”, a dialogue between the industry, and students of the Master of Business Economics (MBE) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Business Economics programmes on 22nd of August 2020. Mr. Priyantha Perera (Executive Director – Sales & Marketing, Sathosa Motors PLC […]
Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics VOLUME 09 (ISSUE 1) – 2020
Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE) Vol. 09-1 (2020 May) Cover Page and Preliminary Pages Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE) Vol. 09-1 (2020 May) Article 01 Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE) Vol. 09-1 (2020 May) Article 02 Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE) Vol. 09-1 (2020 May) Article 03 […]
Congratulations to Professor U. Anura Kumara
Heartiest congratulations go to Dr. U. Anura Kumara for his promotion to the post of Professor at the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ). He is one of the founding members of the department who received his first degree, B.A. Economics (Special) from the USJ, and the postgraduate degree, M.Sc. Operational Research […]
Dr. Janaka Fernando is honored by the Leo Club
Dr. Janaka Fernando, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Business Economics received two awards; the Most Outstanding Staff Advisor (2nd Runner-up) and the District President’s Special Appreciation Award at “Grandmasters Ascend”, the Award Ceremony of A2 CON’20 of Leo District 306A2 for his tremendous contributions made towards the Leo Club of the University of Sri […]
Ms. T L Navaratne wins two awards for her outstanding performance during the Master’s Programme
Ms. T L Navaratne, a Lecturer (Probationary) of the Department of Business Economics wins two outstanding awards from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. Ms. Navaratne completed an M.Sc. in Regional and Rural Development Planning at the Department of Development and Sustainability (DSD), School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), Asian Institute of […]
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge becomes the first ever Senior Professor (Chair) of Business Economics at the Department of Business Economics
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge became the Senior Professor (Chair) of Business Economics, at the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ). He is currently serving as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. Prior to his appointment as the Chairman of UGC he […]
A Business Economics Student launches a Book on Economic Reforms for Post COVID-19 Era
Mr. Pasan Wijayawardhana, a final year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura has written a book titled “Revive Sri Lanka”, which presents economic reforms for the post COVID-19 period in Sri Lanka. This is the firstborn book done entirely by himself taking ideas from economic experts in order to fulfill the […]
Inauguration Ceremony of Postgraduate Programmes in Business Economics
The inauguration ceremony of the newly introduced postgraduate programmes in Business Economics was held on 23rd May 2020 from 7.00 pm onwards, virtually via Zoom. The ceremony marked the launch of two postgraduate programs, namely, Master of Business Economics: MBEc, and Master of Philosophy in Business Economics: MPhil (BEc) by the Department of Business Economics. […]