Detailed Information
Advance Your Career with Research Excellence
Program Overview
Join the Faculty of Management at the University of Peradeniya and be part of the next generation of management scholars. The MPhil and PhD in Management Programs (2025 Intake) are designed for individuals aspiring to pursue advanced research in Management, Economics, Accounting, and Finance.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil): 2 Years
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): 3 Years
Master of Philosophy (MPhil): 2 Years
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): 3 Years
Eligibility Criteria
For MPhil:
A Master’s Degree (SLQF 9 or 10) in Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
OR a Bachelor’s Honours Degree with a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in the same fields.
For PhD:
A Master of Philosophy Degree in Management or related fields.
OR a Bachelor’s Honours Degree (Upper Division) and a Master’s Degree (SLQF 10) in Management or related fields.
OR a Bachelor’s Honours Degree and a Master’s Degree (SLQF 9) with at least six years of managerial experience.
OR a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree (SLQF 10) with at least six years of managerial experience.
A Master’s Degree (SLQF 9 or 10) in Management, Economics, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
OR a Bachelor’s Honours Degree with a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in the same fields.
For PhD:
A Master of Philosophy Degree in Management or related fields.
OR a Bachelor’s Honours Degree (Upper Division) and a Master’s Degree (SLQF 10) in Management or related fields.
OR a Bachelor’s Honours Degree and a Master’s Degree (SLQF 9) with at least six years of managerial experience.
OR a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree (SLQF 10) with at least six years of managerial experience.
Application Procedure
Download the Application Form:
Visit the Faculty website to download the application form: https://pgum.pdn.ac.lk
Complete the Application Form:
Provide personal, educational, and research details including a research proposal (about 300 words).
Attach Required Documents:
1. Certified copies of degree/diploma certificates and transcripts
2. Certified copy of birth certificate
3. Service letter (if applicable)
4. Research synopsis
5. Two referee reports (Form PGUM/APP/FORM 003)
6. self-addressed stamped envelopes (Rs.110.00, 22cm×10cm) — for local applicants.
Submit the Completed Application:
Send all documents to:
Programme Coordinator
Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Management,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
pgum@mgt.pdn.ac.lk
Deadline: Apply before 31 October 2025
Visit the Faculty website to download the application form: https://pgum.pdn.ac.lk
Complete the Application Form:
Provide personal, educational, and research details including a research proposal (about 300 words).
Attach Required Documents:
1. Certified copies of degree/diploma certificates and transcripts
2. Certified copy of birth certificate
3. Service letter (if applicable)
4. Research synopsis
5. Two referee reports (Form PGUM/APP/FORM 003)
6. self-addressed stamped envelopes (Rs.110.00, 22cm×10cm) — for local applicants.
Submit the Completed Application:
Send all documents to:
Programme Coordinator
Postgraduate Unit, Faculty of Management,
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
pgum@mgt.pdn.ac.lk
Deadline: Apply before 31 October 2025
Application & Program Fees
The specific fee structure is not provided . Please contact the Postgraduate Unit for the latest fee information.
pgum@mgt.pdn.ac.lk
+94 77 7842232 / +94 81 239 4099
pgum@mgt.pdn.ac.lk
+94 77 7842232 / +94 81 239 4099
Admission Process
Admission is based on:
. Evaluation of application
. Assessment of research experience
. Interview performance
. Selected candidates will be notified via email.
. Evaluation of application
. Assessment of research experience
. Interview performance
. Selected candidates will be notified via email.