Debate on Contemporary Macroeconomic Issues
A series of debate sessions was organized by the Department of Business Economics on contemporary macroeconomic arguments. Thereby, fourteen debate sessions were taken place under two debate motions; “China’s Involvement in Developing Asia should be promoted” and “Recent Tax Reforms help Economic Development”. This was organized on 30th January 2020 under the BEC 2340: Macroeconomics […]
Guest Lecture on “Start your Career as a Banker: A Guidance for your Job Interview”
The Department of Business Economics organized a guest lecture on the theme, “Start your Career as a Banker: A Guidance for your Job Interview” which was conducted by Mr. Thenuka Rajapakshe, Manager-Talent Acquisition, Sampath Bank PLC. This was held on 29th January 2020. This was conducted for the second year undergraduates of the Department under the […]
Pasan Wijayawardhana wins Best Paper Award at South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM) 2020
Mr. Pasan Wijayawardhana, a fourth year undergraduate of the Department of Business Economics won the Best Paper Award for the research paper titled “Can compensating wage differentials economically empower women in South Asia?” presented under the theme of “Mainstreaming Gender for Development” at the 16th South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM) 2020. SAESM 2020 was […]
Guest Lecture on “Reference Management with Mendeley”
The Department of Business Economics organized a guest lecture for the final year undergraduates of the Department on the theme, “Reference Management with Mendeley” on 16th January 2020. The workshop was conducted by Mr. C. Ranil Peiris, Senior Lecturer, Department of Information Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This was conducted under the BEC 4341: Research Methodology […]
Ferternitas ’19: Mini Welcome Function
The Mini Welcome Function of the Department of Business Economics was successfully held on the 30th December 2019 at the University Grounds. This event is conducted annually by the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON) to welcome the second year batch to the department. Themed Ferternitas ’19, the event was graced with the presence of Dr. […]
Guest Lecture on “Starting an E- Business”
A guest lecture on “Starting an E-Business” was conducted by Mr. Nishan De Silva for the second year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics on 8th January 2020. Mr. Silva is the founder of Jump.lk, an online content platform which helps Sri Lankans to create a better life. The lecture was aimed at training […]
Committee Members of Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON) – 2020
Position Name Lecturer In-charge Mr. Dilan Rajapakshe Senior Treasurer Mr. Ananda Rathnayake President Mr. Sachin Jeewantha Secretary Ms. Anuji Prameesha Vice President (3rd Year) Mr. Dulaj Sandaruwan Vice President (2nd Year) Mr. A.S.M.S.K. Aththanayaka Assistant Secretary Ms. Keshani Chathurika Junior Treasurer Mr. Dilum Sathsara Committee Members 4th Year : Mr. Pubudu Kavindra Ranasinghe Ms. J. […]
14th BIZCON Annual General Meeting
The 14th Annual General Meeting of the Business Economics Students’ Association (BIZCON) of the Department of Business Economics was successfully held on 17th December 2019 from 12 p.m. onwards at the Prof. K.A. Munasinghe Hall with the participation of the former BIZCON committee members, and undergraduates from the fourth, third and second years. The event […]
Guest Lecture on “Ready Yourself for the Competitive Corporate Sector”
Mr. N. J. Chrisso De Mel, the Director-Group Shipping Department, Hayleys PLC conducted a guest lecture on the theme “Ready Yourself for the Competitive Corporate Sector” on 18th December 2019. This was organized for the second year undergraduates of the Department of Business Economics under the BEC 2041: Career Development Training course.
Stakeholder Consultation Session of Department of Business Economics for Curriculum Revision 2020
Department of Business Economics organized a Stakeholder Consultation Session for the B.Sc. Business Administration (Business Economics) (Special) degree programme on 5th November 2019 at the Light House Galley, Colombo. This session was organized with the intention of generating insights from the industry to make the degree programme well-matched to the present day needs of the […]