Student experience: Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi, Best Student of the FMSC in 2020
Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi
B.Sc. in Business Administration
(Business Economics) (Special)
- Venerable Prof. Walpola Sri Rahula Maha Thero Memorial Gold Medal Recipient, 2020
- NIBM Gold Medal Recipient, 2014/2015 Batch
- Highest GPA Holder of the Department of Business Economics, 2014/2015 Batch
- Represented the Department at the CFA Sri Lanka Research Challenge 2019 and the International Monetary Fund Challenge 2020
- Vice President of AIESEC in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- Runner-up for the Best Team Player Award at JESA 2019
A Career-Defining Choice with Diverse Opportunities
Selecting the B.Sc. in Business Administration (Business Economics) (Special) Degree Programme was a career-defining decision for me. The programme offers a unique combination of management and economics, enabling its graduates to pursue a wide range of career opportunities in business analysis, management, banking, research, and policy analysis.
The breadth of the programme has enabled its graduates to build diverse careers in the corporate sector, public sector, and international organisations. Its academic structure is carefully organised to respond to the growing needs of industry, with workshops, seminars, guest lectures, and industry visits complementing the knowledge gained through the curriculum.
The undergraduate experience is further enriched by the practical opportunities offered through the Business Economics Students’ Association, BIZCON. Participating in these activities allows students to strengthen their professional and interpersonal skills while developing the networks required for a successful career.
I am extremely grateful to the distinguished panel of lecturers of the Department for their support and commitment towards providing a fulfilling undergraduate experience throughout the degree programme.