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Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management(DEBM)

The Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Business Management (DEBM), offered by the Department of Management and Organization Studies at the University of Colombo, is a comprehensive one-year program designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills in entrepreneurship and business management. The program is structured across three trimesters, covering seven modules and 19 courses. These modules address key areas such as management, human resources, accounting, marketing, economics, entrepreneurship, strategic thinking, and information technology. A significant highlight is the development of a business plan, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
The program is open to individuals with diverse qualifications, including A/L passes with work experience, professional or vocational certifications, or substantial entrepreneurial experience. Classes are conducted in multiple languages, depending on the available resources. The program emphasizes a balance between continuous assessments and modular examinations, requiring a minimum GPA of 3.00 in each module and overall for graduation. Students achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.50 at the first attempt are eligible for a merit pass.
The DEBM program benefits from a highly qualified and globally trained faculty, bringing a wealth of academic and professional expertise to the classroom. The curriculum also includes practical learning opportunities such as field visits, workshops, and presentations, enhancing the hands-on experience. This diploma aims to prepare students to excel as entrepreneurs or business professionals, contributing meaningfully to the dynamic field of business management.

Mr.Udula Subodha
Coordinator-DEBM Programme

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Programme Structure-DEBM

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Teaching Faculty

TEACHING FACULTY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION STUDIES

ACADEMIC STAFF MEMBERS

Professor K A S P Kaluarachchi

[PhD (Hosei, Japan), MBA (Col, Sri Lanka), BCom (Special) (Hons.)(SJP, Sri Lanka) CTHE (Col, Sri Lanka)]

Professor

TI: Management Process and Practice, Organizational Behaviour, QualityManagement, Impression Management, Cross Cultural Management, Contemporary Issues in Management

RI: Management Theory and Practices (MTPs)

samanthakaluarachchi@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Professor. Kumudinei Dissanayake

[PhD (Meiji, Japan), MBA (Meiji, Japan), MBA (Colombo, Sri Lanka), BCom (Special) (Colombo, Sri Lanka), Diploma in Counseling (SLFI)]

Professor

TI: Organization Theory, Organizational Behavior, Research Methods

RI: Values in organizations, Sustainability practices and SMEs, Generation Z at Work

kumudisa@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Professor. B Nishantha

[PhD (Ryukoku University, Japan), MBA (University of Colombo), B.com (Uni-versity of Colombo, CTHE (University of Colombo)]

Professor

TI: Entrepreneurship, Management Process and Practice, Strategic Management

RI: Entrepreneurship, SMEs, SME growth dynamics

nishantha@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Professor R Senathiraja

[PhD (India), MSc (SJP), BCom (Jaffna), CTHE (Col)]

Professor

TI: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Culture & Management,Creativity and Innovation, Research Methods

RI: Creativity & Innovation, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Micro Finance &Social Entrepreneurship

laxumy@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Professor Tissa Ravinda Perera

Ph.D. (China), MBA (Colombo), B.Com (Colombo), CTHE (Colombo), FMAAT, LICA]

Professor

TI: Entrepreneurship Development, Small Business Management, Creativity andInnovation, Management Process and Practice, Contemporary Management Issues, Cross Cultural Management, Case Study Development and Analysis

RI: Entrepreneurship Development in Developing Countries, MSME Sector Development in Developing Countries, Management Practices in Different Countries,Contemporary Issues in Management, Creativity and Innovation in the MSMESector

ravinda@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Mr. S. Sasidaran

[MEcon (Col), BCom (Col), CTHE (Col)]

Senior Lecturer

TI: Psychology, Sociology, Culture and Organizational Response, Organization Theory, Environmental Management, Organizational Design and Structure, Behaviour.

RI: Cultural Impact on Organizations, Sociological Issues and Their Impacts on Organizations and Organizational Design and Structure

sasidaran@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Dr. Seuwandhi B. Ranasinghe

[PhD (Glasgow, UK), MBA (UOC), BBA (UOC), SEDA (UK)

accredited teacher in Higher Education, CTHE (UOC)]

Senior Lecturer

TI: Organization Theory and Design, Personality Development, KnowledgeManagement, Critical Perspectives of Organization Studies

RI: Organization studies, postcolonial studies, feminist studies

seuwandhi@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Ms. K. K. Kapiyangoda

[MBA (Col, Sri Lanka), BBA (Col, Sri Lanka), CTHE (Col, Sri Lanka), Staff and Ed- ucational Development Association (SEDA, UK), Passed Finalist CIMA, Reading for PhD (Col, Sri Lanka)]

Senior Lecturer

TI: Auditing, Taxation, Organization Theory

RI: Organizational culture and management, Entrepreneurship, Family businesses, Management controls

kumudukapiyangoda@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Ms. T. Kuhendran

[MBA (PIM, SJP), BBA (Col, Sri Lanka), ACCA Affiliate (UK), CTHE

(Col, Sri Lanka), Staff and Educational Development Association(SEDA, UK)]

Senior Lecturer

TI: Organization Theory and Design, Academic Writing, Personality Development

RI: Careers of women, Gender studies

tkuhendran@mos.cmb.ac.lk

Dr. J. C. Athapaththu

[PhD (QUT-Australia) Msc. (USJP, Sri Lanka), BSc in Computation & Management (Peradeniya, Sri Lanka), PQHRM (IPM, Sri Lanka), CTHE (Col, Sri Lanka), Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA, UK)],

Senior Lecturer

TI: Management Information Systems E-Business Managing Technology in hospitality industry

RI: E-Commerce Social commerce ICT in small business

jayani@mos.cmb.ac.lk