Welcome to Department of Public Administration
The Department of Public Administration has gained an eminent recognition with distinguished, residual memories over the past fifty-eight years. Producing the most number of graduates in the field of Public Management, it has become the pioneer in this specific area.
The Department is proud to be the only academic unit within the national university system offering a Degree in Public Management while maintaining its standard of studies with professionalism and knowledge.
The Department then took over the responsibility for the study programme leading to the B.Sc. Public Administration (Special) Degree, which was later renamed as the B.Sc. in Management (Public) (Special) Degree in 1993 and in 2001 as B.Sc. Public Management (Special) Degree. Commencing of the academic year in 2015/2016, the B.Sc. Management (Public) (Special)Degree has been offered by the Department.
Graduate Profile
The Department dedicates to develop Public Management graduates who acquired both theoretical and practical knowledge in the sphere of Management specialized in Public Management. They possessed skills including managerial, leadership, entrepreneurial, decision making, creativity, communication, networking, public relations and information communication technology. Thus, the graduates are more adaptable to vibrant environment, demonstrating positive attitudes, values and professionalism while serving as a professional to meet the challenges in public, private and non-governmental organizations locally and globally. They are passionate about life-long learning as to accomplish their professional and personal vision.
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Upcoming Events
Call for Applications – Prof. Ariyapala Ekanayake Memorial Gold Medal – 2023
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Call for Applications – Diploma in Public Management -2023
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Call for Papers – International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis (IJGPPA) , 2023 Vol 5, Issue 01
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ADVENTURES OF A RUSTIC (Autobiography by Dr. Ariyapala Ekanayake)
Call for Papers – International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis (IJGPPA) , 2022 Vol 4, Issue 01
Call For Papers 2022 Vol 04 Iss 01 (1)
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Call for Applications – Diploma in Public Management -2023
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Call for Papers – International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis (IJGPPA) , 2023 Vol 5, Issue 01
Call For Papers 2023 Vol 05 Iss 01 (1)
Authors Guidelines 2023 Vol 05 Iss 01
ADVENTURES OF A RUSTIC (Autobiography by Dr. Ariyapala Ekanayake)
Call for Papers – International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis (IJGPPA) , 2022 Vol 4, Issue 01
Call For Papers 2022 Vol 04 Iss 01 (1)
Authors Guidelines 2022 Vol 04 Iss 01
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Call for Applications – Diploma in Public Management -2023
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Call for Papers – International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis (IJGPPA) , 2023 Vol 5, Issue 01
Call For Papers 2023 Vol 05 Iss 01 (1)
Authors Guidelines 2023 Vol 05 Iss 01
ADVENTURES OF A RUSTIC (Autobiography by Dr. Ariyapala Ekanayake)
Call for Papers – International Journal of Governance and Public Policy Analysis (IJGPPA) , 2022 Vol 4, Issue 01
Call For Papers 2022 Vol 04 Iss 01 (1)
Authors Guidelines 2022 Vol 04 Iss 01
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Featured Courses
“ධර්ම ගවේෂී” Poson Poya Programme
The Association of Public Administration (APA), of the Department of Public Administration has successfully organized the Poson Poya programme, “Dharma Gaveshi” purporting to enhance the Dhamma knowledge and to celebrate the Poson Poya Day. The programme consisted of four segments which spanned over 2 weeks. Facebook Dhamma Quiz Competition Buddhist Poetry Competition – “නිසඳැස් කවි […]
Inaugural of the Diploma in Public Management- 17th Intake
The Department of Public Administration has hosted the virtual inaugural session for its 17th intake of the Diploma in Public Management on the 24th of April 2021. The keynote address on “Emerging Trends in Public Management” was delivered by Mr G.P. Saputhanthri, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Employment Promotion and Market Diversification. The Vice-Chancellor, Senior Prof. […]
Senior Professor R. Lalitha S. Fernando was promoted to the post of Senior Professor (Chair) of Public Administration
Senior Professor R. Lalitha S. Fernando has been promoted to the post of Senior Professor (Chair) of Public Administration in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Senior Professor R. Lalitha S. Fernando has been serving at the Department of Public Administration since April 1989. […]
The Inaugural ceremony of the newly initiated two postgraduate programs
The Inaugural ceremony of the newly initiated two postgraduate programs (Master of Science in Public Policy and Management and Master of Public Management Programs) was held on 15th March 2020 at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. Mr. Jinasiri Dadallage, the Former Secretary of Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Council, and Local Government, Sri […]