{"id":4073,"date":"2019-02-28T03:15:25","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T03:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/?page_id=4073"},"modified":"2026-05-08T23:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:25:03","slug":"master-of-philosophy-mphil-in-business-economics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/postgraduate-degree\/master-of-philosophy-mphil-in-business-economics\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Philosophy in Business Economics (MPhil (BEc))"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #222;\">\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #4E0205;\">Master of Philosophy in Business Economics (MPhil (BEc))<\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444; text-align: justify;\">\nThe MPhil in Business Economics programme is a two year programme, which is equivalent to the SLQF Level 11. This programme is research-oriented and focuses firmly on the development of high-level independent research outcomes. Further, the programme allows graduates to enhance their theoretical knowledge and analytical skills in Business Economics, supplemented by courses, seminars, and the oral defense of a dissertation.\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #222;\">\n\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444; text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #4E0205; margin-top: 0;\">Programme Objectives<\/h3>\nThe aim of this programme is to enhance the capacities of the candidates with economics and managerial skills, which are necessary to deal with the challenges posed by the increasingly complex and rapidly changing business environment. In addition, it aims at meeting the educational and professional needs and expectations of those who require a comprehensive business education with policy making skills. Further the students may gain an understanding of governance issues as well as opportunities to develop strong business and managerial skills.\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #222;\">\n\n<div style=\"background:#fff; border:1px solid #e5e5e5; border-radius:12px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:20px; line-height:1.7; color:#444;\">\n\n<h3 style=\"color:#4E0205; margin-top:0;\">\n  MPhil in Business Economics \u2013 2026 April Intake\n<\/h3>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:10px;\">\n  Dreaming of a Research Degree in Business Economics?\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  Pursue the <strong>MPhil in Business Economics (BEc)<\/strong> \u2013 2026 April Intake at the <strong>University of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/strong>!\n<\/p>\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:18px;\">\n  <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 2 Years<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Course Fee:<\/strong> LKR 590,000<\/li>\n  <li><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 10th January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 10px;\">\n  <li>Develop advanced research &amp; analytical skills<\/li>\n  <li>Receive expert academic guidance<\/li>\n  <li>Enjoy flexible hybrid learning<\/li>\n  <li>A pathway to a PhD and a rewarding research career<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.graduate.sjp.ac.lk\/upcoming-courses\/2025\/mphil-in-bec-2026-april-intake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:block; margin-top:20px; border:1px solid #e5e5e5; border-left:4px solid #8A0007; border-radius:16px; padding:18px; background:#fafafa; color:#4E0205; text-decoration:none; box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06); transition:all 0.35s ease;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.transform='translateY(-6px)'; this.style.boxShadow='0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.transform='translateY(0px)'; this.style.boxShadow='0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06)'\">\n\n  <div style=\"font-size:18px; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:6px;\">\n    Application Link\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"line-height:1.7; color:#444; margin-bottom:10px;\">\n    Submit your application for the MPhil in Business Economics 2026 April Intake.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <span style=\"display:inline-block; 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