MPhil/PhD Programme in Management & Business Studies
In recognition of the faculty’s need for a research degree programme for its strategic goal of achieving academic excellence in management education, the MPhil/PhD in Management & Business Studies programme was introduced in May 2014. Currently, the intake to this programme is limited to a maximum of 15 candidates to maintain a high standard of quality.
Programme Options
| Program | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| MPhil/PhD | Y | Y |
Prof. Arosha Adikaram
Coordinator – 2025-2028 MPhil/PhD program
Contact No: 0773601030
Your Investment
For entry in the academic year beginning January 2022, the tuition fees are as follows:
For local applicants (in SLR)
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total | |
| Refundable library deposit | 5,000 | - | - | 5000 |
| Annual Registration Fee | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 30,000 |
| Library Fee | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 6,000 |
| Tuition Fee | 353,000 | 353,000 | 353,000 | 1,059,000 |
| Total | 370,000 | 365,000 | 365,000 | 1,100,000 |
“You are invited to be learning partners and to join our academic journey of exploring the social world for a better managerial practice from novel and alternative perspectives using philosophically rooted methodological choices”
Total all-inclusive investment for foreign nationals in USD (Except for food, lodging, Airfare and local travelling):
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total | |
| For SAARC Region | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 9000 |
| For Others | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 | 12,000 |
Flyer 2025
Deadline Extended till 10th October 2025
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA For MPhil Leading to PhD
Bachelor’s Honors Degree (SLQF 6) from a recognized university with First or Second Class(Upper Division) with thesis or subsequent published work in subject area acceptable to the Faculty
Or
Bachelor’s Degree (SLQF 5), from a recognized university, having offered the relevant subjects of the proposed area of research and with postgraduate qualifications with substantial research component or published work acceptable to the faculty
Or
Two-year Master’s Degree with substantial research component (SLQF 10), from a recognized university, in a relevant subject of the proposed area of research acceptable to the faculty
Or
Any other Master’s Degree (SLQF 9), from a recognized university, in a relevant subject of the proposed area of research, with subsequent research, acceptable to the faculty
And
Good command of the English language.
For Direct Entry to PhD
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Degree (SLQF 11) of not less than two years duration in a subject area acceptable to the Faculty; Or
Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field with a Master’s Degree of not less than two years duration with at least one year research component in a subject area acceptable to the Faculty;
And
Good command of the English language.
Advice to applicants
You have to submit the following in applying for the program
- Duly filled application
- Research proposal
- The length of the research proposal sould be between 1000 -1500 words
- It should contain:
- A tentative topic
- The background and the need of the suggested research (research gap)
- The research issue/problem
- Significance of your proposed study
- The intended research method
- Major references and proposed methodology
- Reference (does not inlcude in the word count)
3. The reference letters
- At least one reference must be from someone who knows you in your most recent academic study and is qualified to comment on your suitability for your chosen programme of study.
- Include the following in the reference report
- Relationship to the applicant
- How long the applicant is known to the referee
- Assessment of the applicant as to the potential for pursuing studies at a MPhil/PhD level (Please explain in detail)
- Referees should directly email the reference reports to the following address
- Scanned copies of the academic credential,
- The receipt of the application fee payment
How to Apply
Please visit the website and download the application form: https://mgmt.cmb.ac.lk/
Email duly filled application form along with scanned copies of Educational Certificate and Research Proposal to mphil-phd@mgmt.cmb.ac.lk
Application Fee Rs. 5000 is payable online: https://pay.cmb.ac.lk/
Foreign Applicants are not required to pay the application fee.
After evaluating application, the eligible candidates will be called for an interview which would be face to face or online.
Online Payment
Instruction for paying online – Application Fee
Step 01: Visit http://pay.cmb.ac.lk/
Step 02: Select Fee Type for Postgraduate Applications for FMF Appearing as Application Fee -Postgraduate FMF
Step 03: Enter payment Reference 312097900003, then get verified
Step 04: Enter the payment amount as Rs. 5000.00, Then submit and proceed to the payment window
Step 05: Proceed with your bank details and Finish
Instruction for paying online – Course Fee
Step 01: Visit http://pay.cmb.ac.lk/
Step 02: Select Fee Type for Postgraduate Course fee for FMF Appearing as Course Fee – Postgraduate FMF
Step 03: Enter the Individual reference number provided. 312097900003
Step 04: Enter the amount of payment as per the instructions in the offer letter. Then submit and proceed to the payment window
Step 05: Proceed with your bank details and Finish
Flyer
Deadline Extended till 20th October 2025
Panel of Resource Persons
Professor H. N. P. Jayasinghe
PhD (NUS – Singapore), MPhil (Sydney), MA (Econ) (Col), BA (Econ) (Col), SEDA (UK)
- Capital Market Efficiency
- Empirical Regulatory in Finance Market
- Investor Behaviour
- Corporate Governance
Professor K.A.S.P. Kaluarachchi
PhD (Hosei, Japan)], MBA (Col), B.Com (Special) (SJP), CTHE (Col)
- Management Theory and Practices (MTP)
Specific Opportunities Available
- Exploring unexplored in quality management: A Sri Lankan case
- Divisive to non-divisive: A story of success from service sector in Sri Lanka
- Eco-tourism practices: A cutting-edge strategy to promote tourism in Sri Lanka
Professor A. S. Adikaram
PhD (Col), MA in Labour Studies (Col), BBA (Col), CTHE (Col), SEDA (UK), AMIPM (SL)
- Employee Voice
- Harassment and Bulling
- Gender Issues in Management
Professor K. Dissanayake
PhD (Meiji, Japan), MBA (Meiji, Japan), MBA (Col), B.Com (Col), Dip. In Adv. Eng. (Col), Dip. In Counseling (SLFI, Sri Lanka)
- Values in organizations,
- Sustainability Practices and SMEs
- Generation Z at Work
Professor Pavithra Kailasapathy
PhD (Melbourne, Australia), MSBA (UMass-Amherst-USA), MS in HRM (New School-USA), Cr Cert in OD (New School-USA), BBA (Col), CTHE (Col), AMCIPM (SL)
- Work Family Conflict /Balance
- Recent Trends in Sri Lankan Labour Market
- Gender and Organizations
Professor A. A. Azeez
PhD (YNU, Japan), MBA (Col), B.Com (Peradeniya), Japan Foundation Fellow (Waseda University, Japan)
- Assets Pricing
- Corporate Finance
- Banking
Professor D. T. D. Kodagoda
PhD (Bradford, UK), M.Com (India), B.Com (Col)
- Work Life Balance and its policies
- Woman in Entrepreneurship
- Recent Trends in SL Labour Market
Professor Tharusha N. Gooneratne
PhD (La Ttrobe, Australia), MPhil (Col), BBA (Col), CTHE (Col), SEDA (UK), FCMA (UK)
- Management Accounting
- Management Control
- Current Developments in Management Accounting
Professor M. P. P. Dharmadasa
PhD (Bond, Australia), MBA (Col), BSc (B. Ad.) (USJP), Dip in Packaging (AIP, India, CTHE (Col)
- Strategic Management Issues
- International Business
- International Marketing
- Family Controlled Business
Professor B. Nishantha
PhD (Ryukoku-Japan), MBA (Col), B.Com (Col), CTHE (Col)
- Entrepreneurship
- SMEs
- SME Growth Dynamics
Professor K G Sampath Kehelwalatenna
PhD. (UBD-Brunei), MBA (Col), B.Com (Col.), CTHE (Col)
- Accounting for Intangible Assets
- Taxation
- Intellectual Capital
Dr. K. Kajendra
PhD In Marketing (Delhi- India), MBA (Cochin –India), M.Com (Kelaniya), B.Com (Jaffna-SL)
- Marketing
- Consumer Behavior
- Organizational Behaviour
Dr. R. Senathiraja
PhD (Madras, India), MSc (Mgt) (USJP), B.Com (Jaffna- SL), CTHE (Col)
- Creativity & Innovation
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Micro Finance & Social
- Entrepreneurship
Dr. D. T. Wijetunga
PhD (Melbourne, Australia), MBA (PIM-USJP), BSc. (Marketing Sp.) (USJP), CTHE (Col), Dip. in Mkt. (CIM, UK)
- Consumer Culture
- Critical Marketing
Dr. H. M. Nihal Hennayake
PhD (AGU, Japan), MA (Economics) (GRIPS – Tokyo), M.Com (Kelaniya), MA (Economics) (Col.), BA (Economics) (Col.), CTHE (Col)
- Cluster Based Industrial Development
Dr. G. A. T. R. Perera
PhD (WUT,China), MBA (Col), B.Com (Sp.) (Col)]
- Entrepreneurship
- Small and Medium Scale Industries
- Indigenous Management Practices
Specific Opportunities Available
- Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurship Development
- MSME Sector Development and, Creativity and Innovation in the MSME Sector
- Management Practices in Different Countries and Contemporary Issues in Management
Dr. Maduka Udunuwara
PhD (Edith Cowen University, Australia), MBA (PIM), B.Com (Special, Col) CTHE (Col)
- Customer Behavior in Travel & Tourism
- Service Marketing and Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Customer Service
Dr. AWMM Atapattu
PhD (UNSW-Australia), MBA (Col), BBA (Col), CTHE (Col),SEDA(UK)
- Knowledge Management
- Leadership
- Cross Cultural Management
Dr. DLPM Rathnasinghe
PhD (MSU), MBA (Col), BBA (Col), CTHE (Col)
- Micro Finance
- Financial Markets
- Behavioral Finance
Dr.AW Janitha C Abeygunasekara
PhD (QUT-Australia), MBA(SJP), BBA(Col),FHEA(UK),CTHE(Col),SEDA(UK)
- Business Process Management & Performance Management
- Auditing
- Internet Based Technologies in Accounting and Auditing
Dr. Sashika Manoratne
PhD (AUT, New Zealand), MBA (California, USA), BSc (SJP), CTHE (Col), SEDA (UK), Passed Finalist CIMA
- Sustainability and SMEs
- Spirituality and Sustainability
- Indigenous Industries
- and Sustainability
Dr. S. Buvanendra
PhD (India), MBA (Col), BBA (Jaffna), CTHE (Col)
- Corporate Finance
- Corporate Governance
- Earnings Management
- Financial Literacy
Dr. MA Yasantha D Madurapperuma
PhD (Republic of Korea),M.Sc. in MIT(Kelaniya), B.Com(Col),CTHE(Col)
- Cross Cultural Management
- Consumer Well Being
- CSR and CRM
- HR Practices
- Social Entrepreneurship
Dr. W Pemarathne Gamage
PhD (Kelaniya, Sri Lanka), MCom (Kelaniya), PG (Dip) in Business Management (Col), B.Sc. Bus. Adm. (SJP) , BA in RMSED (Costa Rica)
- Sustainability
- Creativity
- Strategic Orientation
Dr. Rajitha Silva
PhD (Kelaniya), CTHE (Col), MBA (CSU-Australia), PGDip. (UK), BBA (Col)
- Corruption Prone Behaviour
- Public Sector
- Employee Behaviour at work
Dr. Tharindu C. Ediriwickrama
PhD (Col), MBA (ICFAI, India), BSc (Finance Sp. USJP), CTHE (Col), SEDA (UK)
- Asset Pricing
- Corporate Finance
Dr. WA Sajitha Dishanka
PhD (Tokyo , Japan), MBA (Col), B.Com(Col) , CTHE(Col)
- Cross-Cultural Management
- Capabilities and Human Development
- Political Economy
Dr. Seuwandhi B. Ranasinghe
PhD (Glasgow, UK), MBA (Col), BBA (Col), CTHE (Col), SEDA (UK)
- Organization Studies
- Post-Colonial Studies
- Feminist ender Studies
Dr. Nuradhini K Jeyasiri
PhD (Otago, New Zealand) ,MBA (Col), BBA(Col) , CTHE (Col), SEDA(Col) , Adv Dip in Management Accounting (CIMA)
- Financial & Corporate Reporting
- Integrated Reporting & Integrated Thinking
- Information System & Enterprise System
Dr. DG Sujeewa Damayanthi
PhD(PIM-Sri Lanka), MBA (Col),CTHE (Col) , SEDA( UK)
- Management Accounting
- Management Controls
Dr. Ruwangi Chandrasekara
PhD(PIM-SJP),MBA (Col), BBA(Col) , CIMA Passed Finalist (UK), CTHE (Col) , SEDA(UK)
- Cultural and Conflict/Cultural Tensions
- Identity
Address
Research Degrees Unit
Faculty of Management and Finance
University of Colombo
Inquiries
Programme inquiries
Programme Coordinator: 077 11 419 77 /071 75 114 19
Payment inquiries
Senior Assistant Bursar: 011 25 831 06
General inquiries
Senior Assistant Registrar: 011 25 012 92