B.Com. (Special) degree program of the Department has a wide recognition worldwide. B. Com. graduates of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have been awarded full marks in the Australian Migration Program. Most professional bodies such as CIMA-UK and ACCA-UK, etc. have recognized B. Com. (Special) degree qualification and grant exemptions for B.Com (special) degree holders.

Industry surveys have revealed that B. Com. (Special) degree holders from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura are preferred over those with other qualifications in the industry both private and public sectors.  The Internship programme of the Department in the final year has broadened scope of opportunities for B. Com. Degree holders and enhanced their potential of securing gainful employment speedily.