{"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":"2025-11-14T16:01:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T10:31:27","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 class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dd70ccd80eb5efcf67671840e1e94b75\">Master of Philosophy in Business Economics&nbsp;(MPhil (BEc))<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3410ec7e56f6c6dcd69108f35d896c0c\">Programme Objectives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-263x263.jpg 263w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-526x526.jpg 526w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6-255x255.jpg 255w, https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Master-of-Bus.-Econ-Final-6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>MPhil in Business Economics \u2013 2026 April Intake<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Dreaming of a Research Degree in Business Economics?<\/p>\n<p>Pursue the\u00a0<strong>MPhil in Business Economics (BEc)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 2026 April Intake at the\u00a0<strong>University of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<ul>\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<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"an1\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f4da\/72.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcda\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" data-emoji=\"\ud83d\udcda\" aria-label=\"\ud83d\udcda\" \/>\u00a0<strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a02 Years<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"an1\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f4b0\/72.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcb0\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" data-emoji=\"\ud83d\udcb0\" aria-label=\"\ud83d\udcb0\" \/>\u00a0<strong>Course Fee:<\/strong>\u00a0LKR 590,000<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"an1\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f4c6\/72.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcc6\" width=\"23\" height=\"23\" data-emoji=\"\ud83d\udcc6\" aria-label=\"\ud83d\udcc6\" \/>\u00a0<strong>Apply Before:<\/strong>\u00a010th January 2026<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"an1\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f449\/72.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc49\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-emoji=\"\ud83d\udc49\" aria-label=\"\ud83d\udc49\" \/>\u00a0<strong>Apply Now:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.graduate.sjp.ac.lk\/upcoming-courses\/2025\/mphil-in-bec-2026-april-intake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.graduate.sjp.ac.lk\/upcoming-courses\/2025\/mphil-in-bec-2026-april-intake\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1763202074532000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3IVdsZp2U-7hyAj7W1JT1j\">https:\/\/www.graduate.sjp.ac.<wbr \/>lk\/upcoming-courses\/2025\/<wbr \/>mphil-in-bec-2026-april-<wbr \/>intake\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h1><strong style=\"font-size: revert; 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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 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":4325,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4073","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P7odTZ-13H","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4073"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4073"}],"version-history":[{"count":66,"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4073\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10941,"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4073\/revisions\/10941"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mgt.sjp.ac.lk\/bec\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}