Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi: Best Student of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce in 2020
Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi of the Department of Business Economics was awarded “the Venerable Prof. Walpola Sri Rahula Maha Thero Memorial Gold Medal” for being the Best Student of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC) for the year 2020 at the 46th Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura which was held on the 30th of December 2021 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo. This award is presented to the most outstanding graduate in terms of academic and extra-curricular performance among the students who have secured the highest Great Point Average (GPA) in the faculty.
Mr. Asel managed to become the highest GPA holder of the 2014/15 batch while extending his contribution to many student organisations in the University, including the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON) during the years 2017 – 2019. He has represented the Department of Business Economics, in several national and international competitions, including the CFA Sri Lanka Research Challenge 2019 and 2020 International Monetary Fund Challenge.
Further, Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi visited Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia, along with other graduates of the FMSC for a two-week Study Tour. He was a runner up for the Best Team Player Award and a semi-finalist for the Best Employability Skills Achiever award for FMSC at the J’pura Employability Skills Awards (JESA) 2019. Mr. Asel Hettiarachchi was also a Vice-President for the student organisation, AIESEC in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Additionally, he was the recipient of the NIBM Gold Medal, which is awarded to the highest GPA holder of the Department of Business Economics.
Awards
Venerable Prof. Dr Walpola Sri Rahula Maha Thera Memorial Gold Medal recipient
Awarded to the student who has shown the highest level of excellence in both academic and extra-curricular performance among the students who have secured the highest Grade Point Average (GPA) of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
NIBM Gold Medal recipient (2014/15 Batch)
The NIBM Gold Medal is awarded for the best student in the Department of Business Economics, every year at the completion of the degree programme.
