45 Years of Excellence

Established in 1980, our Department is the pioneer in Business Management Education within the Sri Lankan university system. We offer a globally competitive four-year honours degree in Business Management, a BSc Honours in Business Administration, a three-year external degree, a BSc Business Studies (General) External Degree, and an MPhil (Business). Moreover, we offer courses across a broad range of subjects, including Management, Organisational Behaviour, Strategy, and International Business.

We remain the largest academic Department of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and play a unique and significant role within the Faculty by providing teaching and research support to students in other departments and postgraduate programmes. In our long history, our Department has immensely contributed to the progress of management education, the corporate sector, and the wider society of Sri Lanka. Its alumni include renowned corporate leaders, scholars, businesspersons, government officials, and community leaders. Currently, our internal student population is nearly eight hundred undergraduates.

Research Centre for Business and Society (RCBS)

The Research Centre for Business and Society (RCBS), established by the Department of Business Administration of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, aims to create a dynamic, research-driven academic environment. The Centre brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including academic staff of the Department, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and researchers and professionals from recognised public and private sector organisations.

The primary purpose of the RCBS is to promote a research-led teaching culture and to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. It seeks to generate impactful research that enriches knowledge, enhances organisational practices, and improves the well-being of society. The Centre also encourages the use of diverse methodological approaches in business research, thereby strengthening both theoretical development and practical application in the field.

Key activities of the RCBS include conducting multidisciplinary research in management and organisational studies, securing research funding, publishing in high-impact journals, and supporting student research through supervision. Additionally, the Centre facilitates collaborations with corporate, governmental, and non-governmental institutions, while contributing to public service initiatives and enhancing the Department’s visibility. Ultimately, the RCBS aims to develop future researchers and address complex business challenges through collaborative expertise.

Our accreditation

The Department of Business Administration of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been officially awarded membership in the prestigious Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative by the United Nations Global Compact in New York, effective as of September 8th, 2023. This significant milestone positions our Department among a distinguished cohort of over 800 leading business and management schools spanning 90 countries globally. By aligning with the PRME initiative, our Department is dedicated to fostering a sustainable future through the conscientious implementation of principles governing responsible management education, with a collective commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Notably, the Department of Business Administration has achieved the distinction of being the first educational institution in Sri Lanka to garner international recognition for its pioneering efforts in embracing and championing the principles of PRME under the auspices of the United Nations. This accomplishment underscores our commitment to global standards of responsible management education and exemplifies our leadership in the pursuit of sustainable development objectives.

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