Young Business Economists shine at J’pura Employability Skills Awards 2025
We are delighted to share that our students and flagship student initiative, EconInsight, earned top recognition at the J’PURA Employability Skills Awards 2025, bringing pride to the Department of Business Economics. We are proud to announce that Pawanya Balasooriya, a final-year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics, has been awarded the Best Employability Skills […]
J’PURA EXPO 2025
J’PURA EXPO 2025, organized for the fourth consecutive year by the Department of Business Economics, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, concluded successfully, marking another milestone in fostering Sri Lanka’s export competitiveness and SME development. This year’s Expo featured eight sub-projects, each designed to uplift small businesses, strengthen tourism potential, encourage […]
Prof. Ananda Rathnayake assumes Duties as the New Head of the Department of Business Economics
Prof. Ananda Rathnayake assumed duties as the new Head of the Department on December 1, 2025. He holds a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Colombo, with a specialisation in the technical and allocative efficiency of paddy farming in Sri Lanka. His research interests span agricultural economics, poverty alleviation, and macroeconomic policy analysis. Prof. […]
Exclusive Knowledge-Sharing Session with the Governor of the Central Bank Sri Lanka
A special one-to-one knowledge sharing session with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was organized for the final year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics following the course BEC 4376: Contemporary Issues in Global Economy. The session offered students an in-depth understanding of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery process and the contemporary […]
Outbound Training Programme 2025
The Outbound Training Programme 2025, organised under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development for the second and third-year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was successfully held at the Sri Lanka Air Force Training Academy, China Bay, Trincomalee, from 3rd to 6th September. This four-day programme was a […]
MPhil Scholars Day Out | Research Workshop 2025
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Business Economics students of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura recently took part in a unique MPhil Scholars Day Out | Research Workshop 2025 held at Tranquil Escape Villa, Hikkaduwa. This special event blended academic enrichment with environmental responsibility. The day began with a tree-planting initiative, where students and academic […]
Clanomics 2025 – Department welcome for new students
Clanomics 2025, organised by the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON), was successfully held on 21 May 2025 at the Lower Grounds of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Navigate Sri Lanka 2025 – Industry Forum
Navigate Sri Lanka 2025, the annual industry forum organised by the final-year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics, was successfully held on 28 May 2025 under the theme “Sri Lanka’s Role in Global Sustainable Trade: Aligning Policies and Enhancing Competitiveness for a Sustainable Supply Chain.”
Guest Lecture on Addiction Management and Personality Development
The Department of Business Economics organized a guest lecture under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development on the topic “Addiction Management and Personality Development”, held 30th April 2025. The session was conducted by Ms. P.P.U. Lakmali, Psychotherapist and Clinical Counsellor, and was coordinated by Ms. Amanda Perera, Ms. Dinithi Jayasuriya, and Mr. Binura […]
Experience Sharing by Alumni
The Department of Business Economics organized a guest lecture under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development on the topic of “From Classroom to Career: Inspiring Lessons from Alumni” held on 9th April 2025. The session was conducted by Ms. Dilini Peiris, Senior Associate in Finance, Integrity Spheres Pvt Ltd, who is also a […]