FRATELLENZA’26
The Department of Business Administration successfully hosted its annual mini-welcome for second-year undergraduates, “Fratellenza’26 – LIGHT UP THE WAY,” on 8 February 2026 at the university’s lower ground. Over 150 students embarked on an adventurous journey inspired by the Legend of the Seeker, stepping into challenges that tested their courage, creativity, and teamwork. Participants were […]
Inicio ‘26 The Induction Programme
The Association of Business Administration successfully conducted “Inicio ’26”, the Induction Programme for second-year undergraduates on 22 January 2026 at Fayol Hall. The session was designed to introduce participants to the association’s vision, mission, and operational framework, while promoting a sense of involvement and belonging among students. It encouraged active participation in the association’s initiatives, […]
ABA Annual General Meeting 2026
The Annual General Meeting of the Association of Business Administration was successfully convened on 8 January 2026 at the 316 Lecture Hall. This distinguished gathering served as a platform for the appointment of key leadership positions for the year 2026, including the Senior Treasurer, Advisor, Executive Board, and Board of Officials. The event marked a […]
Undergraduate Research Day (URD) 2026
The Undergraduate Research Day (URD) of the Department of Business Administration, held every year in conjunction with the International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, aims to provide a platform for undergraduates to present their research work, encouraging active engagement in the processes of knowledge creation and dissemination.
Indexed Publications – November 2025
From surface acting to genuine care: emotional labor among SOS mothers in Sri Lanka We are pleased to announce the recent publication by our colleagues, Mr. Nirmal Chathuranga and Prof. Hemamalie Gunatilaka, in the journal Culture and Organization. Their study explores how SOS mothers manage emotional labour through surface acting, deep acting, and “genuinely felt” emotions. To […]
Going beyond green: tapping the human soul to heal exhausted minds
We need to understand that sustainable societies cannot be created through fatigued minds and fearful hearts. The future of sustainability will not be written only in carbon targets or green reports. But in the quiet choices of those who learn to live, lead, and work with humanity.” We are happy to share this insightful article […]
Reimagining Management Education in Sri Lanka : A Colloquy
Reimagining Management Education in Sri Lanka A Colloquy on the 45-Year Legacy in Management Education of Department of Business Administration University of Sri Jayewardenepura held on the 24th October 2025 at Centre of Excellence for Water and Sanitation (CEWAS), Ratmalana.
Career Skills Development Workshop on Sustainable Leadership and Career Development
A Career Skills Development Workshop was successfully conducted on 30th August 2025 at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce premises for the final-year students of the Department of Business Administration. The session was enriched by the presence of Ms. Sathudri Rajamuni from JAT Holdings, who served as the main resource person of the workshop. […]
Indexed Publications – August 2025
We are delighted to announce that our colleagues, Dr. Nikeshala Weerasekera and Dr. Seshika Kariyapperuma, have had their paper titled Beyond Surface: Perceived CSR Authenticity and Compassion at Work with the Mediating Role of Meaningful Work, published in the Social Responsibility Journal, a leading interdisciplinary journal publishing research in the areas of social responsibility, sustainability […]
Indexed Publications – February 2025
We are pleased to announce that our colleague, Mr. Nirmal Chathuranga, along with Senior Professor (Chair) Arosha Adikaram from the Department of Human Resources Management at the Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo, has had their paper Taking the Bull by the Horns: Creating and Maintaining LGBT Inclusivity in a Local Group of Companies in […]