The inauguration ceremony for Master of Philosophy in Business Economics, Master of Science in Business Economics and Master of Business Economics programmes successfully held on 28th of March at Senate Boardroom of University of Sri Jayewardenepura in a hybrid board.
The Inauguration ceremony was graced by, Senior Professor (Chair) of Business Economics Sampath Amarathunga- Chairman of University Grants Commission, Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage – Vice-Chancellor of USJ, Senior Prof. M. M. Pathmalal – Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Prof. P. D. Nimal – Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Senior Prof. R. G. Ariyawansa – Chairman of Board of Study in Management, Prof. Saman Yapa – Chairman of Board of Study in Business Studies, Mr.A.B. Welivita- Registrar of University of Sri Jayewardenepura,Prof. P.J. Kumarasinghe- Head of the Department of Business Economics Prof. M.S.S. Perera- Coordinator of Master of Philosophy in Business Economics, Dr. P.J.S.Fernando- Coordinator of Master of Science in Business Economics and Master of Business Economics programmes and Mr. J.A.P.M Jayasekara- Managing Director of Lanka Walltiles PLC. Moreover the Postgraduate Lecture Panel, Academic staff of the Department of Business Economics and Students of 2022 new batch participated for this event physically and virtually.
After Prof. M.S.S. Perera welcomed the guests for the ceremony, Dr. P.J.S. Fernando introduced the Posgraduate Programmes to the students while emphasizing the quality of the learning process.Dr. P.J. Kumarasinghe, Head of the Department of Business Economics highlighted the significance and timeliness of learning Business Economics in the prevailing situation.
Prof. P.D. Nimal- Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce elaborated on the contribution of the faculty for the generation of qualified intellectuals for the corporate world as well as for Sri Lankan economy.
Senior Prof. Sudantha Liyanage – Vice-Chancellor of USJ highlighted the need of Economists for a country to nurture its economy with effective strategy implementation. Adressing the gathering Senior Professor (Chair) of Business Economics Sampath Amarathunga- Chairman of University Grants Commission focused the attention on the role of students for the betterment of country’s economy.
Mr. J.A.P.M Jayasekara the Managing Director of Lanka Walltiles PLC delivered the key note speech for the session highlighting the importance of active contribution of graduates for the policy making and implementation.
After felicitating the Guest of Honor- Senior Professor (Chair) of Business Economics Sampath Amarathunga and the Key Note Speaker- Mr. J.A.P.M Jayasekara with Tokens of Appreciation the conclusion of the session remarked with the promise of delivering fruitful academic journey for the new batch of 2022.
Benjamin Franklin once said,“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. With the prime vision of prosper lives through learning, Department of Business Economics of University of Sri Jayewardenepura introduced Postgraduate Degree Programmes in Business Economics back in 2020. With the ever-growing demand for the field of Business Economics three degree programmes are now being offered under Postgraduate Degree Programmes in Business Economics.
