𝐁𝐈𝐙𝐂𝐎𝐍 – 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔)
The 20th Annual General Meeting of BIZCON was successfully held on 14 January 2026, marking the official appointment of the new Board of Officials for 2026.
Guest Lecture on “Dollar as a Global Reserve Currency and the Threat from Gold and Cryptocurrencies”
A guest lecture by Dr. W. A. Wijewardena, Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, on “Dollar as a Global Reserve Currency and the Threat from Gold and Cryptocurrencies” was successfully conducted under the course BEC 3372: International Economic Relations.
New Study Proposes Robust Framework to Measure Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy
A peer-reviewed research study authored by Prof. M.A.K. Sriyalatha, Dr. P.P. Lalanie, and Dr. M.P.K. Withanawasam proposed a comprehensive framework to measure Sri Lanka’s digital economy, contributing to national policy discussions on digital transformation and economic development.
National Recognition: GCF Team Grant 2025-26 Awarded to Transport Research Initiative
A research team led by Prof. M.A.K. Sriyalatha, together with Dr. Priyantha Lalanie and Dr. M.P.K. Withanawasam, received the Gamani Corea Foundation Team Grant 2025/26 for their study on financial losses, underutilisation, and service inefficiencies in Sri Lanka’s state-owned public transportation systems.
BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development : From Classroom to Career: Inspiring Lessons from Alumni
A guest lecture titled “From Classroom to Career: Inspiring Lessons from Alumni” was successfully conducted under the course BEC 3180: Personal and Professional Development, featuring insights from alumna Ms. Pawanya Balasooriya of KPMG on career readiness, professional growth, and transitioning from university to the corporate sector.
A Journey of Excellence in Business Economics: An Experience-Sharing by Dilini Peiris
Ms. Dilini Peiris, a graduate of the Department of Business Economics, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, was awarded the Venerable Prof. (Dr.) Walpola Sri Rahula Maha Thera Memorial Gold Medal for being the Most Outstanding Student of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at the 51st Convocation of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
Business Economics Undergraduates Shine at the 20th South Asian Economics Students’ Meet in Nepal
The 20th South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM 2025), held in Kathmandu, Nepal from 15 to 20 November 2025 under the theme “Addressing Risks and Vulnerabilities in South Asia and the Path to Economic Resilience,” brought together 60 emerging economists from across the region. We are proud to announce that three students from the Department […]
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 […]
Foreign Study Tour of Master’s Degree Students
The Postgraduate Center for Business Studies successfully organized a foreign study tour to China for the Master of Business Economics and M.Sc. in Business Economics students from 24th to 30th November 2025. A key highlight of the tour was the academic engagement with Zhejiang Shuren University, where the delegation received a warm welcome from the […]
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 […]