Demonstrating the academic orientation, the FMSC commenced the PhD Programme in Management with the intention to enhance boundaries of knowledge creation and dissemination. The PhD Programme in Management aims at finding solutions for problems with the purpose of improving the body of knowledge of management and/or addressing current problems or enhancing relevant phenomena in the practice, particularly in the Sri Lankan practice of Management, and also applying interdisciplinary knowledge in the social sciences to management problems. Its flexible approach encourages students to develop their own interests by pursuing students in a stimulating faculty environment that provides wide-ranging expertise and research experience. The broader objectives of the PhD program include the development of an indigenous body of knowledge on management practices in Sri Lanka, the development of models or frameworks which are more suitable for Sri Lankan organizational management, and the promotion of a culture conducive to high-quality research and scientific thinking in the public and private sectors in Sri Lanka.
The purpose of the PhD Programme in Management is to produce top/experienced managers and management consultants and researchers to contribute significantly to institutional development as well as human development and help academics to become better academicians and increase the quality and relevance of their teaching and research in Management Studies.
The PhD programme seeks prospective students with an excellent scholastic background and interest in Management related research. The doctoral candidates should have an outstanding academic record and a genuine interest in undertaking research. To be eligible for registration applicants must satisfy one of the following admission requirements.
The duration of the PhD Programme is three academic years. Those who are unable to complete the Degree within three years can extend up to 6 years after paying the additional fees and on the recommendation of the supervisors, subject to approval by the Board of Studies.
The structure of the program is as follows:
| Year 1 | Semester 1 Course on Research Methodology (Compulsory for all students.) |
| Semester 2 Develop the detailed research proposal with the assistance of the supervisor/s. |
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| Year 2 | Semester 1 Proposal defenses |
| Semester 2 Proceed with their research work |
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| Year 3 | Semester 1 Proceed with their research work |
| Semester 2 Proceed with their research work |
*The candidate should follow the courses in Research Methodology in the First Semester and obtain at least 50 marks (B-) for all of them.
There will be an assessment for the respective courses. The marks of the assessments will be considered in fulfillment of the upgrading requirements.
Evaluation of the course will be carried out through a series of continuous assessments, which include critical essays, concept papers, critical reviews of literature and presentations, etc.
| PROGRAMME FEES | LKR |
| Application Fees | 1,000.00 |
| Registration Fees (LKR 5.000 per year) | 15,000.00 |
| Course Fees (first three years): Includes lecture fee. research overhead costs during the three years. | 900,000.00 (300,000 per year) |
| Library Fees (LKR 5,000 per year) | 15,000.00 |
| Library deposit (LKR 5,000) | 5,000.00 (refundable) |
| 4th Year is the grace period, only LKR 25,000 will be charged to cover administrative expenses. | |
| 5th Year | 50,000.00 |
| 6th Year | 50,000.00 |
Senior Professor R.L.S. Fernando, PhD
Coordinator- PhD Programme in Management
Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Tel: 0112803976/ 0718289575
E-mail: phdfmsc@sjp.ac.lk, admincorphd.mgt@admin
Mrs. Charya G. Balasooriya
Assistant Registrar
Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Tel: 0115523642
E-mail: dr.fgs@sjp.ac.lk