Graduate Testimonial: Anujini Perera
Anujini Perera reflects on her four-year undergraduate journey at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, highlighting her academic achievements, leadership experiences, extracurricular involvement, and personal growth, culminating in First Class Honours, the NIBM Gold Medal, and recognition at the J’pura Employability Skills Awards.
Graduate Testimonial: Savindu Wijetilleke
Savindu Wijetilleke reflects on his undergraduate experience at the Department of Business Economics, highlighting the opportunities for academic learning, leadership, extracurricular engagement, and personal development that helped shape his skills, confidence, and professional aspirations.
Remembering Professor Kumudini Sriyalatha
It is with profound sorrow that the Department of Business Economics mourns the passing of Professor Kumudini Sriyalatha, one of the Department’s most distinguished and deeply respected academics. Professor Sriyalatha was an exceptional academic, a devoted teacher and mentor, and a valued colleague. Her scholarship, leadership, and many years of service made an enduring contribution […]
Career Readiness and Professional Development Session for Business Economics Students
A special online session was conducted under BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development to guide students on career preparation, CV development, employability skills, interview readiness, and career opportunities related to the Department’s specialization areas.
BEC 3180 Swimming Session Enhances Students’ Personal and Professional Development
A Swimming Session was conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, providing students with practical training in swimming, water safety, and physical fitness while promoting confidence, resilience, discipline, and overall well-being.
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge Receives International Distinction for Promoting Ethical Leadership in Higher Education
Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge, Chair Professor of Business Economics, was appointed as an Academic Guardian of Olympic Values under the international Ethos Universitas framework in recognition of his distinguished academic leadership, ethical service, and contributions to higher education.
BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development – Social Dancing Session
A Social Dancing Session was conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, providing students with a practical learning experience that enhanced confidence, communication, teamwork, and professional etiquette through active participation.
ECONINSIGHT 2026 – Entering a New Era of Academic Excellence
ECONINSIGHT 2026, organised by the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON), was successfully held as a fully virtual programme, extending the Department’s flagship educational initiative to G.C.E. Advanced Level Commerce students across Sri Lanka through expert-led online sessions conducted by the Department’s academic staff.
Zumba Session Conducted for BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development
A Zumba session was successfully conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, promoting physical well-being, teamwork, and personal development through an engaging practical learning experience led by the Physical Education Unit.
5th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the Department of Business Economics
The 5th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association of the Department of Business Economics was held on 6 May 2026, from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m., at the New Faculty Board Room of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. The meeting commenced with the singing of the University Anthem. […]