B.Sc. Business Studies (General) External Degree

The Bachelor of Science in Business Studies (General) External Degree provides a high-quality management education at an affordable cost to a wide range of individuals with basic entry qualifications. The curriculum of the Degree is designed to develop potential managers who can lead the World of Work while being socially and ethically responsible towards the society. The curriculum of the Degree consists of ninety-six (96) credits/four thousand eight hundred (4,800) notional hours that fall under six (06) semesters within a period of three (03) academic years.

This Degree—previously known as B.Sc. Business Administration (General) External Degree—was first introduced in 1997. The primary purpose of introducing this external Degree is to provide an opportunity for the students who have passed the Advanced Level examination but could not secure an internal placement in a public university to pursue a recognised Degree in Management. Additionally, this initiative aims to benefit the nation by encouraging the working population to expand their knowledge of management and administration, while providing them with the opportunity to obtain a Degree-level academic qualification that will enhance their career prospects.

Student Handbook 2024

Duration:  Three (03) Years/Six (06) Semesters

Medium:  Sinhala/English

Credits :  96 Credits

Primary Point of Contact

External Degree Programme Coordinator
Department of Business Administration
Tele: 011-2-803472
Fax: 011-2803343
Email: dbaexternaldegree@sjp.ac.lk

Applications should be directed to:

The Assistant Registrar
External Degrees & Extension Courses Unit
P.O. Box No: 10
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda – 10250