Master of Applied Finance

Master of Applied Finance is a new One-Year program introduced by the Applied Finance Program, Department of Finance through the Postgraduate Center for Business Studies (PCBS), FMSC. The main objective of this program is to provide graduates with a comprehensive theoretical grounding in the discipline of Finance along with its application in decision-making and formulation of financial policy. Applied Finance graduates will be knowledgeable in financial management principles and their applications to corporate financial policy. They will be capable of demonstrating a broad understanding of domestic and international financial markets. Additionally, they will have applied knowledge of different perspectives of the finance industry. This program is ideal for those pursuing careers or intending to pursue careers in Finance and related disciplines. At the same time, academics in Finance and related disciplines can enhance their knowledge in finance through this program. The program has the fallback/exit option of Postgraduate Diploma of Applied Finance. After completing these programs, the students will be able to:

Identify, analyse, interpret, and critically assess financial problems and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of finance
Analyse the global trends in finance, risks and challenges of financial management and markets and make optimum investment and finance decisions
Apply the techniques necessary to analyse and interpret data in financial practice and investments
Solve problems in corporate finance and financial markets, including those involving derivative assets and the operation of the markets
Make optimum corporate finance decisions and apply finance strategies in financial markets
Conduct research, generate new knowledge and contribute the society by dissemination of knowledge

Details of the Course

Duration – 01 year
Total Credits – 30 credits (Course work and Independent Project)
SLQF Level – Nine (09)
When – Saturday and Sunday
Where – At the University premises
Selection – Potential candidates with relevant qualifications will be selected through an Interview

Academic Staff

1. Ms. YMPS. Abeyrathne
2. Dr. PANS. Anuradha, PhD
3. Prof. Dr. YKW Banda, PhD
4. Snr Prof. Dr. DBPH Dissabandara, PhD
5. Dr. PJS Fernando, PhD
6. Dr. SR. Ginige, PhD
7. Prof. Dr. AGC Gunathilaka, PhD, FCA
8. Snr Prof. Dr. KD Gunawardene, PhD
9. Ms. S Ilumbetenna
10. Dr. SDL Kongahawatta, PhD
11. Dr. NS Nanayakkara, PhD
12. Prof. PD. Nimal, PhD
13. Prof. Dr. KLW Perera, PhD
14. Prof. MSS Perera, PhD
15. Ms. GAN. Perera
16. Prof. Dr. MD Pushpakumari, PhD
17. Miss. WRMS. Shanika
18. Prof. Dr. WHE Silva, PhD
19. Dr. MWA Silva, PhD
20. Prof. MAK Sriyalatha, PhD
(In alphabetical order)

Visiting Faculty

Mr. MKM. Sugath Alwis, CFA, Financial Analyst, Fitch Ratings
Mr. DMUN Dissanayaka, Managing Director, CBC Finance Ltd
Mr. WNIC. Fernando, Managing Director, BDO Consulting (pvt) Ltd
Mr. Janith C. Gamlath, Senior Analyst- banks/ NBFIs- Apac region at Fitch Rating
Mr. Daham Gunasena, General Manager-Finance, CBL
Ms. Vindhya Jayasekara, Chief Executive Officer- Degignate Colombo Stock Exchange
Mr. Viraj Jayasinghe, Chief Financial Officer, IBM
Ms. Ranmalee Jayasuriya, Manager, Union Bank
Mr. Deepal Kumanayaka, Vice President- Finance and Transformation Veracity Group
Ms. BS. Meepagala, Director/ Chief Executive Officer, CT CLSA Asset Management (pvt) Ltd
Mr. M. Suneth Perera, Assistant Director- Supervision, SEC
Mr. SMR. Kithsiri Samarakoon, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Mr. Achala Wanniarachchi, Assistant General Manager, Legal- Alliance Finance Company PLC
Dr. MK Wanniarachchige, PhD, University of Ruhuna