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Entry Qualifications for Master of Applied Finance (SLQF 9)

One of the following minimum entry qualifications (SLQF) is required for the application to the program. Preference will be given to the most qualified candidates.

  1. A qualification equivalent to SLQF 5 or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Management, or relevant discipline from a recognized university, degree-awarding institute, or professional institute.
  2. A qualification equivalent to SLQF 5 or above from a recognized university, degree awarding institute, or professional institute, along with prior learning in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, Management or relevant discipline or one year of post-qualification experience in an executive capacity in the finance sector. 
  3. A qualification (passed finalist) consistent with SLQF 5 or above from a professional
  4. institute, along with two years of experience in an executive capacity in the Finance sector or prior learning Finance, Economics, Accounting, Commerce, or Management. 
  5. Completion of NVQ level 7 in a relevant discipline, as determined by the BOSBS of the FMSC.
  6. Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA)/ Higher National Diploma in Management (HNDM)/ Higher National Diploma in Commerce (HNDC) (4-year course) offered by Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education with one year of relevant experience.
  7. Any other qualification accepted by the Senate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

Recognized Professional Memberships/Qualifications

  1. Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)-Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
  2. Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute
  3. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants-ACCA
  4. Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  5. Certified Public Accountant-CPA (CPA Australia)
  6. Institute of Bankers Sri Lanka (IBSL)- Member
  7. Certified Management Accountant-CMA (CMA Sri Lanka)
  8. Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
  9. Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators
  10. Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL)
  11. Attorney-at-law
  12. Any other professional institutions accepted by the admission board and by the Senate of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura