The Department of Business Administration is the pioneer in Business Management Education in the university system of Sri Lanka. Since its establishment in 1979, the Department remains the largest academic department of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. At present, the internal student population of the Department is nearly eight hundred undergraduates.
The Department offers a globally competitive four-year special degree in Business Management, B.Sc. Business Administration (Special) Degree, and a three-year external degree, B.Sc. Business Studies (General) External Degree. The special degree of the Department continues to be the top choice for Sri Lankan students seeking rigorous training in theory and practice of business management. The external degree is also highly popular among the students who could not secure an internal placement in a state university.
The curriculum of the Department is designed to prepare students to take leadership roles in the corporate world and to make them sensitive to ethical and social issues and adaptable in the dynamic business environment. It gives students a solid foundation in theory of business management and exposes them to contemporary business practices. The pedagogical approaches adopted in the Department are learner-centred and research-led.
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The Cluster for Organisation & Society (COS) creates a scholarly forum for the members of the Department of Business Administration, whose research interests focus on Organisation and Society—their issues, developments, and dynamics in the neoliberal era. The Cluster aims to address and examine the issues, developments, and dynamics vis-à-vis the dialectical relationship between (multiple forms of) Organisation and Society in the Global South.
The Cluster for Leadership & Strategy (CLaS) is inspired by research and related activities carried out by the members of the Department of Business Administration on leadership and strategy. In a globally competitive business environment, the role of the manager in the strategy process has become complex and challenging. The Cluster therefore aims to widen its knowledge of the local and global realities of leadership and strategy process in the competitive business environment.
The contemporary socioeconomic developments highlight the need for rapid innovation in systems and subsystems in order to interrupt the traditional business processes, practices, and mindsets of people. In this context, our team expects to use ‘research as a tool’ to create and discover new opportunities for innovation and company growth. We believe that the research output of the cluster will enable its members to reframe existing…
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.
The Department of Business Administration organised an Outbound Training (OBT) Programme for the final year undergraduates of the Department as a part of the subject BUS 4670 Management Training course with the purpose of stimulating and nurturing the soft skills and positive attitudes of the undergraduates who are currently in the process of making a […]
The Department of Business Administration at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura hosted the official launch of two distinguished publications, Biztract 2024 and Business Legacy 2024, on 1st November 2024 at the Sri Sumangala Auditorium. Biztrack 2024 highlights the creativity and intellectual contributions of undergraduates, presenting an impressive compilation of their innovative ideas and artistic expressions. […]
The Association of Business Administration organized “ස්නේහ ප්රණාම,” a special event held on 5th October 2024 at the Medical Centre, to honor the cleaning staff of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. This event combined a medical check-up with an appreciation ceremony, recognizing the dedicated efforts of the staff in maintaining the university’s cleanliness. It was […]
The Business Legacy Seminar organized by the Association of Business Administration was successfully held on September 4th, 2024, at Pannipitiya Dharmapahala Vidyalaya. This seminar provided invaluable support to G.C.E. Advanced level students who are following Business Studies subject, equipping them with the knowledge and inspiration needed to achieve their ultimate examination and life goals. This […]
