Master of Business Economics (MBEc)

Entry Qualifications

To be eligible for admission to the MBEc programme, an applicant should hold any of following qualifications and a sound knowledge of English.

  1. A qualification equivalent to SLQF 5 or above in Economics/ Management/ Mathematics/ Statistics or other relevant discipline from a recognized university, degree-awarding institute, or professional institute.

  2. A qualification equivalent to SLQF 5 or above from a recognized university, or degree-awarding institute, along with prior learning or one-year of relevant experience.

  3. A qualification (passed finalist) equivalent to SLQF 5 or above from a professional institute, along with prior learning or two years of relevant experience.

  4. Completion of NVQ level 7 in Economics/ Management/ Mathematics/ Statistics or other relevant discipline, as determined by the BOSBS of the FMSC.

  5. Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA)/ Higher National Diploma in Management (HNDM)/ Higher National Diploma in Commerce (HNDC) (4 year course) offered by Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education with one year of relevant experience.

  6. Any other qualification accepted by the Senate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Selection Procedure

The selection procedure consists of the following steps:

  1. The applications received are screened to ensure that applicants meet the admission requirements

  2. Applicants who meet the basic requirements are called for a formal interview. The interview will be conducted to assess the verbal competence in English, the knowledge related to business economics, the candidate’s motivation for higher studies and the commitment to pursue the programme to its completion.

  3. Final selection will be done after the consideration of the submission of original certificates to confirm their eligibility to enrol the program and the total marks obtained at the interview

Recognized Professional Memberships/Qualifications

  1. Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)-Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

  2. Certified Management Accountant-CMA (CMA Sri Lanka)

  3. Certified Public Accountant-CPA (CPA Australia)

  4. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants-ACCA

  5. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants-CIMA

  6. Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL)-Member

  7. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

  8. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

  9. Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)

  10. Any other professional institutions accepted by the admission board and by the Senate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura