MBA degree programs in Sri Lanka

The Master of Business Administration is the premier, and most popular, business postgraduate business degree. It is an educational in character, because it is awarded by universities but it stresses on practical aspects of management.

MBA programs normally cover a wide range of courses in the program’s first year, then concentrate on a specialized curriculum in the second year. Specializations include: accounting; economics; Entrepreneurship; finance; IT; e-Governance; business; operations management; organizational behavior; marketing; real estate; and strategy etc.

In Sri Lanka, Management faculties of National Universities run a variety of MBA programs. In addition, foreign accredited institutions offer MBA degrees. Today, MBA and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degrees can be even obtained through on-line, distance learning or e-learning.

Following are some of the major MBA programs offered by universities.

University of Sri JayewardenepuraNugegoda
Two-Year : MBA. Can specialize in Human Resource management, Information Systems, Operations Management, Marketing, Business Economics, Accounting and Finance. Approx Cost Rs 250,000

Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) – University of Sri JayewardenepuraColombo
Two-Year : MBA · MBA in Finance and Banking · MBA in HR Management. Approx Cost Rs 350,000

University of PeradeniyaPeradeniya
Two-Year : MBA.  Aprox cost Rs 80,000 plus library fees etc.
MBA, DBA and PhD in Business Administration degrees are also offered by Post-graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya

University of Kelaniya – Faculty of Commerce and Management StudiesDalugama
Two-Year : MBA

University of Colombo
Faculty of Management & Finance, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka
Two-Year : MBA in Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management. Approx cost Rs 300,000
This program is ranked as one of the top 10 Executive MBA Programs in Asia by ehow.com web site.

University of MoratuwaKatubedda, Moratuwa
Two-Year : MBA in Information Technology (IT), e-Governance. Approx cost Rs 300,000

Cost given here are those published by web sites of the MBA programs, but please refer to their official web sites for correct figures.

Admission Requirements

Varies with different programs. Following are qualifications needed for MBA program at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a class
• Bachelor’s Degree with three years’ experience.
• Postgraduate Diploma
• One of the following professional qualifications with three years’ experience.
  - Institute of Chartered Accountants (ACA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered & Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) UK- Diploma, Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB) UK- Diploma, Chartered Institute of Bankers (AIB) Sri Lanka – Diploma, Institution of Engineers (CIE) UK /Sri Lanka – Associate member or above, Ceylon Technical College – Higher National Diploma in Accountancy (HNDA) (Four Year Course), Ceylon Technical College – Higher National Diploma in Management/ Commerce (HNDM/C) (Four Year Course),  Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators – Member, Attorney – at – Law
• One of the following professional qualifications with five years’ post-qualifying relevant experience.- Diploma in Marketing awarded by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), Professional qualification in Human Resource Management from the Institute of Personnel Management.

MBA Degree awarding Institutes in Sri Lanka (updated 2012 April)

Awarding Institute	Local Institute	Contact No
University ofSri Jayewardenaura	PIM	011-2689639
University of Sri Jayewardenepura	Management Faculty	011 4003055
University ofColombo	Commerce & Mgt Fac	011-2581835
University of Wales-UK	IIHE	011-2598772
Edith Cowan University-Australia	ACBT	011-2565511
Staffordshire University-UK	APIIT	011-7675105
Cardiff Metropolitan University-UK	ICBT	011-4210021
Middlesex University-UK	ICBT	011-4210021
Conventry University-UK	Auston	011-2576596
Management & Science University-Malaysia	MSU	011-2576900

Technical and Vocational Education in Sri Lanka: certificates, diplomas, degrees

After O/L or A/L examination you can enter into one of the government sponsored vocational technical training institutes and get a training in a required profession, job or get a certificate, diploma, higher national diploma or a bachelors degree. Employed persons can follow the course while doing the job as apprentices or trainees.

There are various government institutes under Ministry of Vocational and Technical Education offer various training programs: TVEC, HRDC, NITE, DTET, VTA, NAITA, CITA, INGRIN Institute of Printing, NIBM, CGTTI, HRDC and CITI.

Some of the key training methods are listed below.

National Vocational Qualification Courses by Vocational Training Authority
By various training courses conducted by this institute you can obtain local and international recognized certificate, diploma or a National Vocational Qualification (NVQSL) in a particular field relevant to a job.
The NVQSL provides the opportunity to achieve international recognition for qualifications, skills and knowledge. There are seven levels of qualifications from Level 1 to Level 7.  National Certificate for Level 1 is recognizing the acquisition of a core of entry level skills. National  Certificate for Level 2, 3 and 4 is recognizing the increasing levels of competencies. Level 4 qualification awards for full national craftsmanship.  Level 5 and 6 is a National Diploma and it recognizes the increasing levels of competencies ranging from technical level to management level. Level 7 is a Bachelors Degree or equivalent. Certification of these levels are carried out by the institutions accredited by the TVEC and they are nationally recognized.

National certificate from Technical Colleges
There are 37 Technical Colleges scattered throughout Sri Lanka. These institutions are managed by Department of Technical Education & Training which functions under the Ministry of Skills Development, Vocational and Technical Education.  They offer National Certificates and Advanced diplomas in engineering technician, engineering craft and business studies.

National Diploma from College of Technology

Higher National Diploma from Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technical Education (SLIATE)
Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technical Education (SLIATE) has Advanced Technical Institute (ATI) in every province for both Engineering and Business Studies. At present it manages and supervises 10 separate Advance Technical Institutes and 7 Sections housed in the Technical Colleges under Department of Technical Education and Training to conduct the courses of Higher National Diplomas and National Diplomas.

Institute of Engineering Technology (IET) Katunayake

IET (Formerly: Technician Training Institute) offer  four year National Diploma in Engineering Sciences (NDES) course. This course contains  theoretical instructions and industrial training. The academic component of the course is conducted at this institute and industrial training is imparted at recognized industrial establishment. The course provided nine (09) specialization’s under the three main disciplines of Engineering Civil, Electrical and Mechanical.

Bachelor of Technology Degree from University of Vocational Technology

German Technical Training Institute Moratuwa- Admission to full time courses

You can now apply for technical training courses offered by Ceylon German Technical Training Institute Moratuwa, under National Apprenticeship scheme.
Following full courses are offered by this institute:
Automobile – 04 years
Millwright/Fitter - 04 years
Power Electrical  - 03½ years
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration – 03½ years
Tool Machinery  - 03½ years
Auto Electrical - 03 years
Diesel Mechanics - 03 years
Welding  – 03 years
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer & Painter  – 03 years

Both males and females between 16 – 22 years who passed G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) with a minimum of six subjects including a language and Mathematics in one sitting or applicants who has special skills can apply for these courses.  Medium of Examination & Training Instruction will be in Sinhala & Tamil.
Primary selection of candidates for admission will be merit based on the written examination.
Application should be send  before 04 June, 2010.
Application forms could be down loaded from the institute web site (www.cgtti.slt.lk)
Download Details   Sinhala Tamil English
Download Specimen Application forms   Sinhala (PDF) Sinhala (doc) Tamil (PDF) Tamil (doc)
They also conduct Part-Time Training Programs  of 1 to 6 months durations in evenings and weekends. For these courses fees are levied from the participants.
For Details contact 
Manager – Human Resourse & Administration
Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
No. 582, Galle Road,
Mount Lavinia.
Telephone -0112605625

Admission to Sri Lanka School of Agriculture – Diploma in Agriculture

Update: For 2012 course – apply before 2012 May 31
The Sri Lanka School of Agriculture (SOAA) of the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Sri Lanka offer two year Diploma in Agriculture program in five different locations at Kundasale in Kandy District, Palwehera at Matale District, Angunakolapallassa in Hambantota district, Vavunia in Vavunia district, and Karapincha in Rathnapura district. Annual student intake for these four institutions is about 265. This course consists of both theory and practical classes. Tuition is free to citizens of Sri Lanka.

This course prepares students to own and operate farm or agricultural enterprises, and to get employment in private or non-government organizations in agricultural sector and yo get employment in government organizations as intermediate technical officers in the agricultural sector.

To qualify for admission students must
i. Be between 17-25 years
ii. Passing G.C.E. (O/L) in six subjects at less than two setting including credit pass for Sinhala Language/ Literature or Tamil Language / Literature, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies or Agriculture as well as passing 5 subjects with 3 credits at one setting
iii. Studied in G.C.E.(A/L) in bio stream and got a pass for one subject.
iv. G.C.E. (O/L) credit pass for English is required to follow course in English medium.

For 2012 course – apply before 2012 May 31
Government Gazette of 2012.04.27 contains application details. This pdf file from Agriculture Department Web site (http://www.agridept.gov.lk) contains those details.

Degree programs of John Kotelawala Defence University Academy

Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU) offers degree courses at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. Founded in 1981 as a Defence Academy, KDU was elevated to the level of a university in 1986.

It offers following degree programs:

(1) Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). Five and a half years (Male only) For those who have passed Bio Science Subjects(Biology, Chemistry and Physics) at the GCE (A/L)Examination.

(2) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Engineering in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical & Electronic/Marine. Four years (Male & Female) For those who have passed Physical Science subjects at theGCE (A/L) Examination.

(3) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) – Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three of the following Subjects at the GCE (A/L)Examination. Accountancy, Political Science,Agricultural Sciences, Economics, Geography,Biology, Advanced Mathematics, Business Statistics, History, Business Studies, Chemistry,Physics, Sinhala/ Tamil, English (Subject No 73),Logic & Scientific Method, Mathematics/ Combined Mathematics

(4) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Management & Technical Sciences. Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed Bio Science (withPhysics or Mathematics as a subject) or PhysicalScience subjects at the GCE (A/L) Examination.

(5) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Logistic Management. – Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three (3) of the followingsubjects at the GCE (A/L) Examination.Accountancy, Business Studies, Geography, Logicand Scientific Method, Economics, Mathematics/Combined Mathematics, English (Subject No 73),General Information Technology, Business Statistics,Communication and Media Studies

(6) Bachelor of Science (BSc) Social Studies.- Three years (Male & Female) For those who have passed three (03) subjects including at least two (02)of the following subjects at the GCE (A/L)Examination. Geography, Business Statistics,Economics, Logic and Scientific Method, History,Communication and Media Studies, English (Subject No 73), General Information Technology, Mathematics, Political Science, Business Studies

The duration of all the degree programmes is three years except MBBS and BSc Engineering degree programmes of which the durations are five & a half and four years respectively. One year Advanced Military Training component of the above degree programmes will be provided at the respective Military Academies of the Army / Navy / Air Force (except for MBBS) as determined by the Board of Management.

For detials visit KDU web site 

SLIIT for Information technology degrees and diplomas

Sri Lankan Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) is a degree awarding institute recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). SLIIT offers local degrees and degrees in collaboration with foreign partner universities in Australia and the United Kingdom. At present, SLIIT operates two main campuses: Malabe City Campus and Metropolition campus in Kollupitiya. Also it operates two centers at Matara and Kandy. SLIIT has over 100 academic and professional staff members.

Degree and Masters Programs
SLIIT conducts programs of studies leading to B.Sc Special Honors degrees, B.Sc . General Degrees, M.Sc degrees and postgraduate diplomas in Information Technology, Information Management and Business Management. Students while conducting their degrees can earn other qualifications such as diplomas, advance diplomas which are designed fulfill the industry requirements.
Following degree programs of SLIIT are recognized by UGC, Sri Lanka:
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management
M.Sc in Information Technology
M.Sc in Information Systems
M.Sc in Information Management
SLIIT Students can transfer to its partner universities after completing two or two and half years of study at SLIIT, and they can graduate from Curtin University of Technology in Australia or Sheffield Hallam University in UK.
Curtin University of Technology Degrees
B.Sc. in Information Technology
B.Sc. in Computer Systems and Networking
Sheffield Hallam University Degrees
B.Eng.(Hons) in Electronic Engineering
B.B.A.(Hons) in Business Management
SLIIT also conducts a number of industry certified development programs such as Microsoft, IBM, CISCO systems. SLIIT has commenced a Business Management degree program and an Electronic Engineering degree program from 2009.
SLIIT has a current enrollment of over 3500 Students for its B.Sc degree programs and another 1000 students for its Master’s degree and other programs. SLIIT is focused on providing opportunities to produce about 1000 IT professionals  each year.
SLIIT won numerous awards including Microsoft Imagine Cup Silver award (2007, 2008), Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance.
Student Welfare
SLIIT students are provided a foundation course to improve their communication skills. Its also provides training to improve reading, writing, listing and speaking abilities in English. All SLIIT programs are conducted in the English medium.
SLIIT provides modern facilities for students to enrich their studies. These include air-conditioned lecture theaters, Laboratories, Auditoriums, Libraries and reading rooms, rest areas and canteens. SLIIT also provide facilities for indoor and outdoor sports and other activities at the Malabe City Campus.
Campus Accommodation for students is available within the campus and also around the campus.
Other facilities given to students include student housing, SLIIT students Transport, SLIIT Gymnasium/Recreation Center, SLIIT carrier Guidance Unit, SLIIT English Help desk and medical facilities.
Many extracurricular and co-curricular activities are conducted by the SLIIT, which includes many clubs and societies such as student Interactive Society, Sport Council, FOSS Community, HEDRA SLIIT programming community, CSN student community, Information system unit, SLIIT Alumni Association, etc.
Student scholarships
SLIIT provide some scholarships according to the excellent Grade Point Average (GPA). Also it provides Mahapola Higher Education Scholarships who obtained high marks /grades in GCE (A/L) examination. Also provides IFS scholarships and industry sponsored scholarships.
Cost (Tuition Fees)
Approximate cost for IT related degrees is about Rs 72000.00 per semester, and rate per semester increase each year. Cost is very much higher for foreign degree programs.
Related Study Options:
Private IT degrees in Sri Lanka – Cost and study options 
NIBM, CIMA, Law college, National Universities
Technical education and vocational training

Sri Lanka Law College and Attorney at Law Entrance examination

The Sri Lanka Law College is the the oldest institution for training of professionals in the country. It has trained almost all the lawyers in Sri Lanka and it is the only gateway to the legal profession in the country. Open Universiy also offers Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

Admissions

There are three main channels of admission to the College.
(1) Direct admission of those who qualify via Law Entrance Examination for admission. The minimum academic qualification recognised for admission is four passes in the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination and credit passes in Sinhala/Tamil in the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination. The entrance examination is highly competitive and only a limited number gain admission on the results of this examination.

(2) Admission of Law graduates of Sri Lankan and foreign Universities – LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) Degree holders from either the University of Colombo or the Open University of Sri Lanka can enter this way. These Law graduates need not sit the entrance examination and they are also exempted from taking the first and second year examinations. They only need to take the final examination at the Law College.

(3) Admission of members of the legal profession of commonwealth countries

The Attorneys at Law course at the Law College is of 3 years duration except for the law graduates as above referred to. On passing the final examination students have to undergo an apprenticeship of six
months under a lawyer of at least 8 years standing and follow a practical training course
conducted by the Law College with the assistance of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka
and their senior members.

Law Entrance Examination

The CLE (Council of Legal Education) conducts an entrance examination each year for eligible persons, for selection of students to Law College. The examination consists of a written test of 2 hours duration, titled “Background to the Law.”

The syllabus for the test consists of:

(a) Nature of Law – role and function of law in society;
(b) Sources of Law – evolution of the Legal system of Sri Lanka;
(c) Constitution – a general knowledge of the main features of the
Constitution of the Democratic socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the powers and of the Legislature, Executive and the Judiciary;
(d) Current Socio-legal Issues – including functions, training and skills required of a lawyer.

The Brochure, the Application Form and the Course Book may be obtained from the College on payment of the requisite fee during the times specified in the Press advertisement announcing the acceptance of applications for the Entrance Examination, which is usually published in March/April of each year.

The Law College does not offer any courses to prepare students for the Entrance Examination, but there are classes conducted by different private institutes.

General Information Address : 244 Hulftsdorp Street, Colombo 12 P.O. Box Address. P.O. Box 1501, Colombo

Telephone # 94-1-473119, 323759. Fax: 94-1-385847 E – mail : <locwal@slt.lk>

For details visit Law College Official web site