Prof. Nir Kshetri’s Visit as a Fulbright Scholar: Advancing Digital Business Management Insights
We are privileged to have hosted Prof. Nir Kshetri, Charles A. Hayes Distinguished Professor of Management at the Bryan School of Business and Economics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as a Visiting Fulbright Scholar from December 15th to 18th, 2025. Prof. Kshetri is a globally recognized thought leader in emerging technologies, specializing in […]
BISpreneur: A New Chapter for BIS Innovators and Founders
On 21st November 2025, the Department of Information Technology at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly launched BISpreneur, a long-term initiative designed to guide, support, and empower BIS undergraduates as they take their first real steps into the world of entrepreneurship. This milestone didn’t appear overnight. It grew from a simple but powerful belief:Students learn […]
Undergraduate Innovators Launch Durokey: A National-Level Digital Tax Solution
We are proud to announce a remarkable achievement by three undergraduate students from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, who have successfully launched an innovative digital platform designed to simplify tax filing in Sri Lanka. Developed by Pasindu Kapugama, Amish Nethum, and Ashen Gunaratne, Durokey is a smart, user-friendly digital system that enables individuals and small […]
Music Therapy Workshop
The Department of Information Technology successfully conducted a Music Therapy Workshop on 16th October 2025 for the 2nd and 3rd year students under the Personality & Skills Development (PSD) subject. The session was conducted by Ms. Uthpala Gajamanna, a Medical Music Therapist and Researcher, who shared her expertise on the therapeutic power of music and […]
Workshop on dining etiquette
A workshop on dining etiquette was conducted for the 3rd Year students of the Department under the ITC 3179 Personality & Skills Development (PSD) 4 subject. It was conducted at Hotel Bourbon Grand, Pitipana on 5th October 2025 with Mr. Dilum Perera Visiting Lecturer, conducting the session. It was coordinated by Mr. Thanuja Wickramanayake on […]
YesWeCan – Adaptive Resilience Workshop
The Department of Information Technology successfully hosted a workshop on “Adaptive Resilience” on 26th September 2025 for 2nd Year BIS students, as part of the Personality and Skills Development 2 subject. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Sahan Dharmathilake, Co-Founder of YesWeCan.LK and Founder & CEO of Resilience Within: Mental Wellbeing Consultants. This workshop offered […]
The second Workshop: Cyber Hygiene Trainings for MSMEs
The second workshop of the Cyber Hygiene Training for MSMEs was held on 22nd August 2025 at SBFF01 Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event was organized by The Asia Foundation’s Inclusive Economic Development Program Team for student ambassadors from the BIS program, who will later conduct Cyber Hygiene trainings for Micro, Small, […]
Workshop : Cyber Hygiene Trainings for MSMEs
The Asia Foundation’s Inclusive Economic Development program conducted a workshop for Student Ambassadors selected from the BIS programme who will conduct Cyber Hygiene Trainings for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on the 1st of August 2025 at the SBGF 05 Hall, FMSC. The team from The Asia Foundation’s Inclusive Economic Development program, comprised: Ms. […]
New Academic Publication: Business Analytics in Action – A Guided Workbook with Activities and Key Concepts
The Department of Information Technology has successfully published a new academic resource titled Business Analytics in Action: A Guided Workbook with Activities and Key Concepts (ISBN: 978-624-5703-84-5). This guided workbook has been developed to support undergraduate learners and instructors in the field of Business Analytics. Structured activities, practical scenarios, and key theoretical concepts have been […]
Field Visit to IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd
The third-year students of the Department of Information Technology from the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, visited IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd, a globally renowned software services firm located in Orion City, Colombo, on May 20, 2025. A total of 55 third-year students participated in this insightful field visit, which […]