Managerial Skills Development – August 2026 Update
“CV Writing” Guest Session Mr. Mayukha Abeyratne, Head of Operations, Daraz (Alibaba Group) conducted a guest session for the students on 04 August 2026 titled as “CV Writing” in the Department of Commerce from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The overall goal of the session was to give students the knowledge, skill and professional support […]
Managerial Skills Development – July 2026 Update
Academic Writing, Referencing, and Ethical Practices Ms. Tharuka Harishchandra delivered a captivating and insightful talk on Academic Writing, Referencing and Ethical Practices on 14 July 2026 with the aim of reinforcing the academic writing skills of the students and advocating ethical practices in academic work. The session was devoted to the basic principles of good […]
Daraz Field Visit – 2026
On March 13th, 2026, third-year undergraduate students of the Department of Commerce along with two lecturers from the department had an insightful field visit to Daraz, an e-commerce giant, to explore their warehouse and sorting centre operations as components for the Sustainable Commerce subject module. In the morning, students toured the Daraz warehouse in Peliyagoda, […]
Guest Lecture by Mr. Dhananath Fernando
The Department of Commerce, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, conducted another guest lecture under the course COM 3370 – International Trade and Economic Relations for the B.Com (Hons) Year III undergraduates on 11th March 2026. This session was delivered by Mr. Dhananath Fernando, Chief Executive Officer of the Advocata Institute, […]
The Mock Interview Initiative: “Future Forward – 2025”
The Department of Commerce successfully organized the Mock Interview Initiative, “Future Forward” on 15th October 2025, to enhance the employability skills of third-year undergraduates. The program provided students with a realistic professional interview experience, helping them build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and better understand employer expectations in the modern job market. Through this initiative, students […]
Mini Welcome: “COMRADE 2025”
The Mini Welcome, organized annually by the Department of Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, is a signature event that warmly welcomes newly enrolled Bachelor of Commerce undergraduates into the university community. This initiative provides an engaging platform for new students to immerse themselves in university life, fostering a sense of belonging and easing […]
Outbound Training Program – Academy of Adventure, Belihuloya
The Department successfully organized an Outbound Training (OBT) program at the Academy of Adventure, Belihuloya, on 25th and 26th October 2025, with the participation of over 100 undergraduates and academic staff members. The program was conducted as part of COM 3177: Managerial Skills Development III and was organized with the support of the Commerce Society. […]
Guest Lecture on Career Branding Development by Ms. Jeanette Walton
The Department of Commerce and the Department of Public Administration,jointly organized an online guest lecture on Career Branding Development on 8th October 2025. The session was conducted by Ms. Jeanette Walton, an award-winning Career Branding Specialist from Australia with over 13 years of experience supporting professionals across APAC, Europe, and the USA. She introduced students […]
A Legacy of Excellence: Annual Awarding Ceremony of the Department of Commerce 2024
The Annual Awarding Ceremony of the Department of Commerce was held on October 23, 2024, at the Sri Sumangala Auditorium, celebrating the outstanding achievements of students and fostering a spirit of academic excellence. The event was graced by Mr. Ranil Pathirana, Group Director of Hirdaramani Group of Companies, who served as the Chief Guest. He […]
Inspiring Futures: An Exclusive University Insight Experience
On September 6th, an engaging and insightful session titled “Inspiring Futures” was held at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, specifically organized by the Commerce Society in collaboration with the academic staff of the Department of Commerce. This initiative welcomed students from R/Kaluandura Maha Vidyalaya, Kaluandura, Avissavella, aiming to provide them with a unique perspective on […]