BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development : From Classroom to Career: Inspiring Lessons from Alumni
A guest lecture titled “From Classroom to Career: Inspiring Lessons from Alumni” was successfully conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, featuring insights from alumna Ms. Pawanya Balasooriya of KPMG on career readiness, professional growth, and transitioning from university to the corporate sector.
A Journey of Excellence in Business Economics: An Experience-Sharing by Dilini Peiris
Ms. Dilini Peiris, a graduate of the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was awarded the Venerable Prof. (Dr.) Walpola Sri Rahula Maha Thera Memorial Gold Medal for being the Most Outstanding Student of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at the 51st Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Congratulations to Prof. Janaka Fernando
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Janaka Fernando on being promoted to the Professorship at the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ). Dr. Fernando earned his first degree, B.Sc. in Business Administration (Business Economics) (Special), from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2006. He further pursued postgraduate qualifications, completing a Masters in Economics at […]
Reminiscence 2025
Reminiscence 2025, held on Saturday 26th July 2025 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, brought together alumni and the latest graduating batch of the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura for an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and nostalgia. Hosted by the Alumni Association of the Department, the event was a heartfelt tribute to […]
The Business Economist (Volume 03)
The Department of Business Economics proudly presents Volume 03 of its official newsletter, The Business Economist, published by the Alumni Association and covering the years 2022 to 2024. This edition highlights the achievements of Junior and Senior Business Economists, departmental progress, CSR initiatives, and the vibrant activities of the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON). It […]
The Business Economist (Volume 02)
The Department of Business Economics proudly presents Volume 02 of its official newsletter, The Business Economist, published by the Alumni Association and covering the years 2019 and 2020. This edition highlights the achievements of Junior and Senior Business Economists, departmental progress, CSR initiatives, and the vibrant activities of the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON). It […]
Congratulations to Mrs. Udeshika Chandrarathne, Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi, and Mrs. Oshadhie Silva on their Prestigious Publication!
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs Udeshika Chandrarathne, Mr Asel Hettiarachchi, and Mrs Oshadhie Silva have published a groundbreaking article titled “Caring for elderly parents while living away: Sri Lanka’s professional and skilled emigrants” in the Asian and Pacific Migration Journal, Sage Journal. This remarkable accomplishment in a prestigious journal (ABDC C, Q2, Scopus […]
“Talk to a Business Economist”
The Department of Business Economics at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura organized an insightful session titled “Talk to a Business Economist” on April 24th, 2024. The event, held from 3:00 PM onwards at the Old Faculty Board Room Hall, FMSC, USJ, aimed to provide students with valuable guidance for their future careers, guided by the […]
Reminiscence 2023 – Graduation Ball and Alumni Get-together
The Alumni Association of the Department of Business Economics organized and successfully held its calendar event; graduation ball and alumni get-together to strengthen the network between the alumni members and the department and to celebrate the graduations of the recently passed out batches. The event was held on 4th February 2023 from 6 pm onwards […]