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Online guest lecture - Process Management in Practice
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, successfully conducted an insightful virtual academic session titled "Process Management in Practice" on Tuesday, 9th June 2026 from 03:15 p.m. onwards via the Zoom platform. Structured as part of the Operations Management (OM) subject stream, this interactive webinar was explicitly designed for 3000-level undergraduates to provide them with critical corporate perspectives on modern execution frameworks as they prepare for their final-year assessments and future professional careers. more
Two-day industrial field visit – Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
Tech talk on digital marketing
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, successfully organized an insightful online academic session titled "TECH TALK: How to Use Digital Marketing Tools" on 14th May 2026 from 06:30 p.m. onwards via the Zoom virtual platform. Conducted under the Business Technology and Entrepreneurship specialization framework, this interactive webinar was designed for 2000-level and 3000-level undergraduates to sharpen their professional edge and level up their digital capabilities. more
Study Tour – 4000 Level- Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, organized a highly educational industrial exposure excursion titled "Industry Exposure Visit" on 19th May 2026. Designed specifically for 4000-level undergraduates, this field visit served as a core practical component under the Corporate Entrepreneurship subject stream to expose final-year students to larger corporate structures and operational frameworks.
During the educational field visit, the final-year undergraduates had the valuable opportunity to visit two prominent corporate locations: Nature's Beauty Creations Ltd as the first destination, followed by Ceylon Anthurium (Pvt) Ltd. more
CMA Accredited Exemption for the BBA in Accounting Degree Program
The Department of Accountancy is pleased to highlight that the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) has granted official examination exemptions for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration Honours in Accounting Degree Program. The program grants full exemptions from all subjects at the Certificate and Operational Levels, as well as selected subjects at the Managerial Level, including Corporate Reporting Assurance and Advanced Taxation and Corporate Law.
The exemptions enable students to progress more efficiently through the professional qualification pathway by waiving selected examinations, thereby accelerating their journey toward becoming qualified management accountants.
“Consumer Insights into Sales Success: Real-world Application in the Auto Industry”
The Department of Marketing, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna successfully conducted an insightful guest lecture titled “Consumer Insights into Sales Success: Real-World Applications in the Auto Industry” on 26th May 2026 via Zoom for Marketing undergraduates
The session was delivered by Mr. Sandun Thennakoon, Senior Manager, New Vehicle Product/Sales at Toyota Lanka. He shared valuable industry experiences and practical insights into how consumer behavior influences successful sales strategies in the automobile industry.
The lecture mainly focused on the practical application of consumer insights in sales generation, with special emphasis on identifying and addressing the emotional factors that influence consumer purchasing decisions. Students gained a deeper understanding of how theoretical concepts of consumer behavior are applied in real-world marketing and sales environments
Guest lecture on International Business Management
"The Department of Business Management successfully concluded a Guest lecture on “International Business Management” on 9th June 2026 from 1.00-3.00 pm at MFLT 03. The Department of Business Management extend our sincere gratitude to the guest lecturer, Mr. Thushara Gajanayaka, CFO of Harischandra Mills PLC, for sharing his valuable insights, industry expertise, and guidance with our students. The session provided a valuable opportunity for students to connect classroom theories with real-world business practices and gain practical knowledge from an experienced industry leader."
Collaborative digital finance workshop series
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, successfully conducted its second collaborative academic workshop titled "Global Digital Payments Landscape and New Innovations" on 10th June 2026 from 1.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at MFLT 04. Proudly presented in continuous partnership with the Regional Branch of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Matara, this specialized session was specifically targeted toward 3000-level undergraduates to further build their digital financial competencies.
The session was organized under the institutional guidance of Senior Lecturer Mr. Madhura Kodithuwakku. Expert facilitators from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka delivered an extensive, practical overview designed to enhance student understanding of the rapidly evolving digital financial world. more
Important Events
International Conference on Management and Economics
ICME 2026: The Conference
Idea Cloud 2025
Idea Cloud is a business concept competition where tertiary students and school-level students can pitch their creative ideas that propose alternatives for social and economic development in Sri Lanka. The competition will take place with the International Conference on Management and Economics for the sixth time in 2025. The main objective of the competition is to develop a platform to encourage innovative entrepreneurial ideas of the students. In this competition, the ideas can be new business models, startups, infrastructural modifications, or products which is the outcome of greater creative and innovative efforts of young generation. Concepts that can serve as the basis for a new business but have not yet been commercialized are eligible. Participants are invited to submit original concepts for new products, business models, businesses, or infrastructure improvements.
Idea Cloud 202520th Academic Sessions And 19th Vice Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony
Academic Sessions is an annual forum organized by University of Ruhuna to share research findings of staff and students. The 20th Academic Sessions and 19th Vice Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony will be hosted by Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna in 2023. under the theme of “Intellectual and Entrepreneurial Thrust for a Resilient and Progressive Society”. The Organizing Committee invites Abstracts and Extended Abstracts for oral/ poster presentations for the technical sessions. The submissions are limited to Academic/ Academic Supportive/ Administrative/ Non-Academic staff and students of the University of Ruhuna.
Academic Sessions 2023Alumni Association of Faculty of Management and Finance
We are pleased to inform all the graduates of Faculty of Management and Finance (FMF), the University of Ruhuna that we have planned on establishing an Alumni Association for our faculty. Undoubtedly, this would be a great opportunity for all of you for a wonderful reunion with your friends and colleagues to share and to recall your indelible memories of university life. We invite you all to join us and be a part of this endeavor.
Faculty Day 2022
Faculty Day is a tradition that has been continuing in the faculty for the past years which is aimed at building a strong relationship between the academic members, students, academic supportive staff and non-academic staff. The faculty organizes the event with the support of Physical Education Unit and the Sports Advisory Board of the University of Ruhuna. The 2022 faculty day intends to provide a fruitful opportunity to the faculty to enjoy a day filled with entertaining events and sports.
Faculty Day 2022