Faculty of Management
University of Peradeniya

The Department of Marketing Management organized an insightful workshop titled "Practical Insights of Sales and Retail Management" for the BBA final year students on July 5, 2023 at the Board Room of the Faculty of Management. The session was conducted in relation to the Sales and Retail Management course and the purpose of the session was to enrich the students' understanding on the essential sales strategies and effective retail management.

The closing ceremony of the Capacity Building Program for the Regional Economic Development Agency (REDA) organized by the Center for Skills for Life, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya was successfully held on the 06th of August 2023 at the faculty premises.

On 1st July 2023, the University of Peradeniya hosted its much-anticipated ‘Open Day 2023’, welcoming prospective students, parents and many more parties of the community to explore the university and discover the array of educational opportunities it offers. All nine faculties and other units showcased the diversities of their faculties by providing proper guidance to all the visitors who gathered on that day.

A seminar was organized by the Management Education Unit of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya for the GCE Advanced Level students of Sri Sumangala Balika Maha Vidyalaya, Panadura on the 23^rd of June 2023 at the Faculty Conference Hall.

The Management Education Unit (MEdU) of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, successfully organized and conducted the inaugural Commerce Camp on the 12^th of July 2023, from 08:00 to 13.30 at the Maliyadeva Boy's College, Kurunegala, with the participation,

Faculty of Management in collaboration of MAS INTIMATES- Unichela (Private) Limited- Linea Clothing Division, Pallekele has organized a 5S Awareness Session on the 14^th of June 2023 for all the Non-academic staff members of the Faculty of Management.

Ms. KMMNK. Kangara, 4000 Level Undergraduate of the Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, has been selected to the Combined University Team for the Senior Nationals Hockey Championship 2023.

Faculty of Management has won the Championship of the ‘Jeyanthan Trophy 2023’, the Inter-Faculty Softball Cricket Tournament organized by the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya on the 27th of May 2023.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Peradeniya and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Sri Lanka was signed on the 6^th of February 2023, at the Senate Room of the University of Peradeniya. Professor MD. Lamawansa, Vice-Chancellor, University of Peradeniya and Ms. MGJ. Dharmasiri, Acting Registrar,

A seminar was organized by the Management Education Unit of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya for the GCE (Advanced Level) students of Athugalpura Prince College, Kurunegala on the 13^th January 2023 at the Faculty Auditorium. The aim of the seminar was to provide an awareness regarding the Advanced Level Commerce stream to students by emphasizing the career opportunities in the Commerce stream.

The Welcome Ceremony for the new entrants to the Postgraduate Programmes 2022-2023 Academic Year, Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya was successfully conducted on 08th of January 2023 at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Management with the participation of 29 students together with the teaching panel of the Postgraduate Unit.

The AHEAD Building of the Faculty of Management was declared open by the Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission, and the Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya on the 02nd December 2022. The commemorative plaque was unveiled by the Vice Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Senior Prof. Chandana P. Udawatte, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. M.D. Lamawansa, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. W.M.T. Madhujith, the Dean of the Faculty of Management, Prof. E.M.A.S.B. Ekanayake and the distinguished guests.

An awareness session on Student Mentoring for academic staff members was organized by the Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya on 10 th November 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium. The main aim of this session was to lay the foundation knowledge on handling students" mental state while enriching the role of an academic mentor. The session provided a solid knowledge base together with a set of skills that a mentor needs to inculcate in handling a mentee. Prof. Athula Ekanayake, Dean, Faculty Management welcomed the gathering while highlighting the importance of the session for staff members.

The Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya conducted a seminar for GCE (Advanced Level) Commerce stream students of the Harangala National College, Nawalapitiya on 09th November, 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium. The purpose of this seminar was to broaden the understanding of the GCE (Advanced Level) Commerce stream students regarding the career opportunities in the Commerce stream. This is a CSR initiative of the Faculty of Management to serve the community particularly school education.

A seminar was organized by the Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya for the GCE (Advanced Level) Commerce stream students of the Newstead College, Negambo on the 28th October 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium. The aim of the seminar was to provide an awareness to the Advanced Level Commerce stream students regarding the career opportunities in the Commerce stream. Ms. Kethaki Kumarasiri , Lecturer attached to Department of Operations Management conducted the session and emphasized the importance of balancing both academic and extra- curricular activities. Prof. Athula Ekanayake, Dean, Faculty Management also addressed the gathering to provide some useful insights.

The Faculty Internship Committee and the Undergraduate Research Committee collaboratively organized the Management Undergraduate Internship & Research Symposium 2022 on 21st of October 2022 at the Faculty of Management. This symposium is a unique event in the Management Faculty"s annual calendar as it creates a great platform to select the "Best Intern" and the "Best Undergraduate Researcher" of the year among the final year undergraduates of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours and Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) Honours degree programmes offered by the Faculty. Vice Chancellor, Prof. M.D. Lamawansa, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. W.M.T.Madhujith, Dean, Faculty of Management, Prof. E.M.A.S.B. Ekanayake, and the distinguished guests from both industry and academia graced the event.

Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya conducted a seminar on for the Advanced Level Commerce stream students of Anurudda Kumara National College, Nawalapitiya on 17th October 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium.
Highlighting the career streams in Commerce stream on Advanced Level students was focused mainly in the seminar which has been recognized as a Faculty CSR initiative while broadening up students" knowledge and understanding on the discipline.

The most awaited talent adventure of the year, "Talento"2022" was successfully staged on October 15, 2022, at the E.O.E. Pereira Theatre at the University of Peradeniya for the second consecutive time. "Talento" is the Annual Talent Show of the University of Peradeniya, organized by the Marketing Management Students" Society in collaboration with the Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya. "Talento" is one of the most glamorous events in the Faculty of Management and the main purpose of the event was to provide a platform for the undergraduates of the University of Peradeniya to showcase their talents and creativity and to sharpen their event-organizing skills.

A seminar for the Advanced Level Commerce stream students of Nagoda St John de Baptist Maha Vidyalaya was conducted on 14th October 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium. This was organized by the Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya.
A seminar for the Advanced Level Commerce stream students of Nagoda St John de Baptist Maha Vidyalaya was conducted on 14th October 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium. This was organized by the Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya. This is a CSR initiative of the Student Affairs Committee, assisting the Advanced Level Commerce stream students in broadening their understanding of the importance of moving their career in the stream of Commerce.

The Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya conducted a seminar for the Advanced Level Commerce stream students of St. Anns College, Kurunagala on 14th October 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium.
Supporting for Advance Level Commerce stream students is one of the CSR initiative of the Faculty Student Affairs Committee while enhancing the understanding of the importance of moving their career in the stream of Commerce.
Dr (Mrs). Sujeewa Kodithuwakku, Head, Department of Business Finance, welcomed the students one behalf of the Faculty.

Memorandum of Understanding between University of Peradeniya and Chartered Financial Analysts Society Sri Lanka was signed on 22 nd September 2022, at the Vice Chancellor’s office of University of Peradeniya.

Representing University of Peradeniya and Chartered Financial Analysts Society Sri Lanka Professor M.D. Lamawansa, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Ms. M.G.J.Dharmasiri , Acting Registrar , University of Peardeniya , Mr Aruna Alwis, CEO, CFA Society Sri Lanka and Mr Nuwan Jayawardena, Chairman, University Outreach Committee, CFA Society Sri Lanka signed the MoU.

Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya conducted a seminar on “Career Prospects for Commerce Stream Students” for G.C.E (A/L) Commerce stream students and students who are following Commerce subject for G.C.E (O/L) of K/ Jinaraja Girls’ College , Gampola on 15th September 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium.

The ceremony to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University of Peradeniya and the Association of Human Resource Professionals (AHRP) took place on 14th September 2022 in the Senate Room of the University of Peradeniya. Representing the two institutions, this MoU has been signed by Professor M.D. Lamawansa, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, and Mr. Roshan Kulasuriya, President, AHRP, and Director, HR and Business Integration at Singer Sri Lanka.

The Business Incubation and Innovation Ecosystem Services (BIIES) Unit, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya organized the event “Innovation Day – 2022”. In line with “Innovation Day – 2022”, the New Business Idea Competition and the Business Plan Competition were also conducted on the 06 th of September 2022 to sharpen the undergraduates’ innovative skills. The -undergraduates of the Faculty were present at the New Business Idea competition and Mr. A. Mithursan was able to secure first place by presenting his business idea to academics in the field of entrepreneurship, local authorities, and government agents related to Small and Medium Enterprise Development.

The Faculty Internship Committee and the Center for Skills for Life collaboratively organized the "Industry Day 2022" on the theme "Stepping Across the Line: The First Step Towards the Space 'Industry’, Twenty-two prestigious organizations conducted the interview sessions, and twenty-eight interview panels were run throughout the day. Industry Day 2022 provided students with valuable opportunities to secure internship opportunities in the industry. Prof. Athula Ekanayake, Dean of the Faculty of Management, as well as other academic and non-academic staff members, graced the event. As the event's guest speaker, Prof. Dileep De Silva, Director of the Career Guidance Unit, delivered an inspirational speech targeting the undergraduates who were about to embark on their journey up the corporate ladder. The Faculty Internship Committee would like to wish all students success as they start their journey in the work of world.

The fifteenth session of the “Faculty Working Paper Series” was conducted virtually on August 03, 2022. Ms. Thakshila Kumudumali from the Department of Operations Management, Mr. Ranura Perera from the Department of Human Resource Management, and   Mr. Darshana Bandara from the Department of Marketing Management made the presentation based on the title, "Degree of Effectiveness of Virtual Learning Mode in Sri Lanka: With Reference to State Universities in Sri Lanka".

The fourteenth session of the Faculty Working Paper Series was held virtually on July 05, 2022.Ms. Ravini Gunasinghe, from the Department of Human Resource Management, made the presentation based on the title, “Gender Roles in the Career Progression of Women: A Study conducted among Managerial Level Women in the Manufacturing Sector of Sri Lanka”. The paper was reviewed by Ms. Subashini Weerakotuwa from the Department of Human Resource Management. The event was graced by the Dean, Heads of the Departments, and Academic Staff members of the Faculty of Management. A brief abstract of the paper is given below:

The thirteenth session of the Faculty Working Paper Series was held virtually on May 27, 2022. Mr. D.I.J. Samaranayake, from the Department of Management Studies, made the presentation based on the title, “New Classical Growth Models: Do Well or Less Well? A Review”. The paper was reviewed by Prof. Malaka Ranathilake from the Department of Economics and Statistics, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya. The event was graced by the Dean, Heads of the Departments, and the Academic Staff members of the Faculty of Management. A brief abstract of the paper is given below:

The maiden launch of the Department e-magazine “The Essence of Marketing” is set to take place on the 10 th of May, 2 PM onwards at the Faculty auditorium. The magazine “The Essence of Marketing” is published by the Marketing Management Students’ Society in collaboration with the Department of Marketing Management, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya with the aim of providing the students with a platform to publicize articles related to Marketing Management, opinion pages, interviews and its insights, or a write up of case studies. The event will take place in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty, all the Heads of Departments, lecturers and students of the Department of Marketing Management.

Students Affairs Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya conducted a seminar on “Transportation, Supply Chain and Insurance” for the Advanced Level Commerce stream students of the CP/H/Ambagamuwa Central College on 5 th May,2022 at the Faculty Auditorium. This is a CSR initiative of the Student Affairs Committee, assisting the Advanced Level Commerce stream students to broaden their understanding on the important topics in the GCE Advanced Level syllabi. Mr. Sameera Fernando, Chairman of the Students Affairs Committee welcomed the students and the staff of the CP/H/Ambagamuwa Central College whilst Prof. Athula Ekanayake, Dean, Faculty of Management addressed the students sharing inspirational thoughts. Ms. Yashoda Senevirathne and Ms. Wathsala Niwarthana, the resource persons for this seminar, delivered their speeches on the topics of Transportation and Supply Chain and Insurance respectively.

The Organizational Management Students' Society, Department of Management Studies, under the course MGS 4102: Sustainability in Organizations organized a ‘Tree Planting Event’ on April 27^th 2022 to commemorate Earth Day (April 22^nd ) with the theme "Invest in our Planet." The tree planting event took place with the welcome note provided by the Lecturer-in-Charge and the Senior Treasurer of the Society Ms. A.S.Shiromy. The event served primarily two purposes: to ensure that human dignity is protected not only for a healthy planet but also in a healthy planet; and to remember that trees are a symbol of dignity, prolonged existence, sustainability, and robustness. To make all the purposes a reality, Prof. E.M.A.S.B. Ekanayake, Dean, Faculty of Management, planted a tree. Later, Head of the Department, Lecturer-in-Charge and students of the Department of Management Studies planted trees thereafter. In the end, the tree planting event was declared to be carried out every year.

The Undergraduate Research Symposium 2020, organized by the Undergraduate Research Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya was held on 28th June 2021 via Zoom platform. Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual event organized to select ‘The Best Researcher of the Year’ from the undergraduates of the Faculty of Management. Undergraduate Research Symposium provides a platform for the undergraduates of the Faculty of Management to showcase their research skills through presenting the results they gained through their independent research project/ dissertation.

The Management Internship Diaries 2020, organized by the Internship Committee of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya was held on 18th June 2021 via Zoom platform. Management Internship Diaries is an annual competition organized to select ‘The Best Intern of the Year’ from those who participated in the Internship Programme in the particular academic year. Management Internship Diaries provides a platform for the undergraduates of the Faculty of Management to showcase their skills through presenting internship experience and the results they gained through the internship project.

The Orientation Programme for the new entrants to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Honours Degree Programme - 2021-2022 Academic Year, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya was successfully conducted from the 08th of March to the 11th of March 2022. The Inauguration Ceremony of the Orientation Programme was held on the 08th of March at the Gymnasium of the University of Peradeniya with the participation of 171 students together with their parents, adhering to the COVID-19 health guidelines. Professor M.D. Lamawansa, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya was the Chief Guest, and the event was graced by Professor M.D.T. Madujith, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, Professor E.M.A.S.B. Ekanayake, Dean of the Faculty of Management, Deans of the other Faculties of the University of Peradeniya, Heads of the Academic Departments and Units of the Faculty of Management and the academic and non-academic staff members of the Faculty of Management. Furthermore, Professor Rasnayaka M. Mudiyanse, Director, Staff Development Centre, University of Peradeniya delivered an inspirational speech on “University Life”. He proposed a comprehensive framework for the undergraduates to develop themselves as responsible citizens in the future.

The eleventh session of the Faculty Working Paper Series was held on January 27, 2022, through the Virtual platform. The presentation was made by Ms. S. Yogendran from the Department of Management Studies on the title, A Study on the Experience of Rural Entrepreneurs’ Competitiveness during the COVID-19 Outbreak: A Phenomenological Study. The paper was reviewed by Ms. R. M. C. Kumari from the Department of Management Studies.

The second Peradeniya University International Management Research Sessions (iPUMSE) – 2021 organized by the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka was held on 26th November, 2021 via hybrid format amidst the prevailing COVID – 19 pandemic situation. Considering the impact of the pandemic on businesses, theme of the conference was set as “Value Co-Creation in Crisis”. The ultimate aim was to build an awareness among the academia and the industry on how businesses could survive and thrive during crisis situations.

The Ninth session of the Faculty Working Paper Series was held on September 23, 2021 through the Virtual platform. The presentation was made by Ms. B.T.D.N. Senarath from the Department of Operations Management and Ms. R.A. Bartholomeusz from the Department of Human Resource Management on the title, Empower Green Innovations through Green Transformational Leadership. The paper was reviewed by Mr. G.C.I. Gunarathne from the Department of Operations Management. The event was graced by the Dean of the Faculty, Heads of the Departments and the Academic Staff members. The brief abstract of the paper is given as follows.

The ceremony to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between University of Peradeniya and hSenid Business Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd took place on 14th September 2021 in the Senate Room of the University of Peradeniya. Representing the two institutions, this MoU has been signed by Professor M.D. Lamawansa, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya and Mr. Sampath Jayasundara, Chief Executive Officer of the hSenid Business Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd. Ms. Jayantha Dharmasiri, Acting Registrar of the University of Peradeniya attested the MoU.