Congratulations to Prof. Ananda Rathnayake
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Ananda Rathnayake on being promoted to the Professorship at the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ). Dr. Rathnayake earned his Bachelor of Arts (Special) Degree in Business Statistics from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in 2004. He then pursued a Master in Economics at the University of Colombo […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics VOLUME 14 (ISSUE 1) – 2025
The Department of Business Economics launched the Sri Lankan Journal of Business Economics (SLJBE) Volume 14, Issue I (2025 May) which is a peer-reviewed bi-annual journal on the field of business economics and related research fields. Volume 14 (Issue 1) comprises six (06) articles from scholars. Dr. (Mrs.) P. Priyantha Lalanie served as the Executive […]
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.”
Congratulations to Prof. P. Janak Kumarasinghe
The Department of Business Economics proudly congratulates 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. (𝐃𝐫.) 𝐏. 𝐉. 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐞 on his appointment as 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧. A distinguished scholar in Development Economics with a PhD from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan, he has inspired and shaped the academic journeys of generations of students and made lasting contributions to […]