The Department of Management Studies at the University of Peradeniya was established in 2002, with the aim of improving degree programmes with a management focus. Specific programmes that were expected to benefit included the B.Com degree programme and the management component of the BA (general) degree programme, which was under the Department of Economics, Commerce and Statistics in the Faculty of Arts since 1962. Further, the department was expected to develop new management degree programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to contribute significantly to inter-faculty teaching programmes.
Subsequently, with the establishment of the Faculty of Management in 2015, the Department of Management Studies became one of the five departments affiliated to the new faculty. While continuing its services to improve standards of existing programmes, in 2016, the department commenced offering a new degree programme, namely BBA Organizational Management. In addition, following guidelines of the Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework (SLQF) a certificate level programme and diploma level programme have been proposed. These aim to provide educational opportunities to those who failed to continue formal tertiary education or those who have entered into the industry without a formal qualification in the field of management.
The Objective of the department is to contribute to the university and to the society through academic programmes while disseminating knowledge on the Management discipline.
A seminar was organized by the Management Education Unit of the Faculty of Management,
University of Peradeniya, for the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) students of Athugalpura Prince
College, Kurunegala, on the 07th of March 2024 at the Faculty Auditorium.The aim of the seminar was to provide awareness regarding the Advanced Level Commerce
stream to the students by emphasizing the career opportunities in the Commerce stream.
The Organizational Management Students' Society, Department of Management Studies, under the course MGS 4102: Sustainability in Organizations organized a ‘Tree Planting Event’ on April 27th 2022 to commemorate Earth Day (April 22nd) 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. 'Tree Planting Photo Gallery 2022' was also organized in parallel and the Department students planted trees in their yards and sent images to commemorate the occasion. With the active participation of the students and staff, the tree-planting event was successfully conducted and it was an eye-opening experience for many others.
2022-04-27
Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SquareHub (Pvt) Ltd at the Senate room of the University of Peradeniya on January 19, 2024. Professor WMT. Madhujith, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Peradeniya, and Mr. K A G Weeramunda, representing SquareHub, signed the MoU during this event.
The 1000 - level undergraduate students of 2021/22, in collaboration with the Department of Management Studies, organized 'Musical Party – 2023' on January 2nd, 2024, in the Faculty of Management auditorium from 5 pm to 8 pm. This event also fulfilled partial fulfilment of the course MGS 1201 - Fundamentals of Social Sciences. Featuring special guest Mr. Suchinthana Dasun, the event seamlessly integrated an interactive music session, enriching the diverse talents of our undergraduates.
Pandey (2012) brings up a new perspective of using popular films in learning Cross-Cultural Management and in-accordance with it, Department of Management Studies in relation to the subject MGS 2202: Cross Cultural Management has planned to screen the film The Outsourced (2006) to the 2000 level BBA students, who are following the subject. The screening will be held on 20th December 2023 in the Smart Room, AHEAD Building. We are also open to participation of all interested parties.
The 1000 level undergraduate students of 2021/22 in collaboration with Department of Management Studies, organized “Harmony of generations bringing joy to the elders” on 13th December 2023 at the Ampitiya Elders home from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. The event also served as the partial fulfilment of MGS 1201- Fundamentals of Social Sciences. As the younger generation taking care of the older generation of the country is a responsibility of ours.
The 1000 level undergraduate students of 2021/22 in collaboration with Department of Management Studies, organized “Eduflare – 2023” on 11th December 2023 in the Art Theater from 3pm to 5pm. The event also served as the partial fulfillment of MGS 1201- Fundamentals of Social Sciences. Dr Sardha Hemapriya, Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Kandy National Hospital was invited as the resource person to facilitate the program regarding sex education, unwanted pregnancies and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD).
The Operations Management Students’ Society of the Department of Operations Management, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya organized EduHacks 2023 – Phase 02 workshop on “Creating a Powerful You” on the 30th of November 2023.
The Department of Management Studies arranged a field visit to Hotel Kandalama and Maia Cheese (Pvt) Ltd on December 6, 2023 for students specializing in Organizational Management. Enthusiastic 2000 and 3000 level students, accompanied by academic staff from the department, participated in the visit.
The 1000 level undergraduate students of 2021/22 in collaboration with the Department of Management Studies, organized “Detox – 2023” on 20th November 2023 in the Faculty Auditorium at 3 pm -5 pm. The event also served as the partial fulfilment of MGS 1201- Fundamentals of Social Sciences.
Students pursuing the course “MGT 1101- Business Environment” offered by the Department of Management Studies in the Faculty of Management have set “Business Fair 2023” focused on three magic seeds: passion, customers and profit as a partial course requirement. It was also decided to donate the proceeds from the event to charity.
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Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Management, in collaboration with Marshal Division of the University of Peradeniya, organized an Outbound Training Program for the teachers of Bamunakotuwa Central College on 29th June 2023.
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Vision for Life -2022 was a career motivation program organized by the undergraduates of 2020/21 batch of the Faculty of Management in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit, University of Peradeniya. The event was also considered as a component of continuous assessment of the course: MGS 1201- Fundamentals of Social Sciences.
The Department of Management Studies organized a field visit to the Pallekele Industrial Zone on the 26th of May 2023, to provide students with practical exposure to the industry. All the 2000 level, 3000 level, and 4000 level students participated in the field visit with the Head, Department of Management Studies and other academic members of the department.
Vision for Life -2022 was a career motivation program organized by the undergraduates of 2020/21 batch of the Faculty of Management in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit, University of Peradeniya. The event was also considered as a component of continuous assessment of the course: MGS 1201- Fundamentals of Social Sciences.
The undergraduate students of batch 2020/21 organized "Let your stress relieve 2022" on 5th October 2022 at the Faculty Auditorium as a partial fulfillment of the course, MGS 1201- Fundamentals of Social Sciences offered by the Department of Management Studies.
