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The Master of Accounting & Finance (MAcc & Fin) is a two-year, part-time postgraduate programme delivered over four semesters through the Postgraduate Unit of the Faculty of Management. To qualify for the degree, students must complete a total of 50 credits, encompassing foundational and advanced coursework along with independent research components.
A holder of a Master of Accounting & Finance should be a competent, versatile, and ethical person with an extensive knowledge of Accounting & Finance, a technical expert, an analyst, an effective communicator, and an independent professional who possesses investigative skills to contribute to generate value for an organization.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Hold a Bachelor’s Honours degree (Class or CGPA above 3.00) from a recognized university in Sri Lanka or abroad.
Hold a Bachelor’s Honours degree (any class) from a recognized university, plus at least one year of executive-level work experience.
Hold a non-honours Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized university, plus at least two years of executive-level work experience.
Hold a recognized professional qualification (e.g., Attorney‑at‑Law; finalist/member of ICASL, CIMA, ACCA, CMA, CIM UK, SLIM, IPM, CIB UK/Sri Lanka, CIE UK/Sri Lanka, or ICSA) plus at least two years of executive-level work experience.
Any other educational or professional credentials (with relevant work experience) that the Faculty’s Higher Degrees Committee deems equivalent
The candidates who successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance programme of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya is eligible to enroll in the MBA in Accounting & Finance programme via transferring credits earned at the Postgraduate Diploma level immediately after completion of that level. When a candidate registers for the MBA in Accounting & Finance programme through transfer of credits earned at the Postgraduate Diploma level, he/she shall be deprived of the rights to claim the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance qualification. In addition, lateral entry is available for those who have graduated with a postgraduate diploma in the relevant field through the credit transfer facility.
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | C/O | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | MGT 5103 | Business Economics | C | 3 |
| MGT 5104 | Business Mathematics & Statistics | C | 3 | |
| MGT 5105 | Business Communication | C | 2 | |
| MGT 5106 | Financial Accounting | C | 2 | |
| MGT 5107 | Organizational Management | C | 2 | |
| Credits Requirement in Semester 1 | 12 | |||
| Two | MGT 5205 | Management Accounting | C | 3 |
| MGT 5206 | Auditing & Assurance | C | 3 | |
| MGT 5207 | Taxation | C | 3 | |
| MGT 5208 | Corporate Finance | C | 3 | |
| MGT 5209 | Research Project | C | 1 | |
| Credits Requirement in Semester 2 | 13 | |||
| Three | MGT 6313 | Financial Reporting | C | 3 |
| MGT 6314 | Strategic Management Accounting | C | 3 | |
| MGT 6315 | Portfolio Management | C | 3 | |
| MGT 6316 | Corporate Governance | C | 3 | |
| Credits Requirement in Semester 3 | 12 | |||
| Four | MGT 6410 | Independent Study | C | 6 |
| MGT 6411 | International Financial Management | C | 3 | |
| MGT 6412 | Financial Statement Analysis | C | 3 | |
| MGT 6413 | Residential Seminar – Accounting & Finance | C | 1 | |
| Credits Requirement in Semester 4 | 13 | |||
| Total | 50 | |||
After registration, complete the online application form specific to the MACC & FIN programme and upload all required documents, including academic transcripts, certificates, service letters (if applicable), and a scanned payment slip.
A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 3,000 must be paid to the following account:
Account Name: Faculty of Management Research and Funds
Account Number: 057-1001-6002-6737
Bank: People’s Bank, Peradeniya Branch
Payment Slip Upload Instruction:
Before uploading, the payment slip or receipt must be renamed using your application registration number (e.g., PGUM001234). This helps the administration to easily match your payment with your application.
Once the payment is made and the slip is renamed, upload it to the application portal and complete your submission. The Postgraduate Unit will review your application, and shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
👉 Click the Apply button to begin your application:
