Senior Lecturer Grade II
The Master of Science in Management is a two-year, full-time postgraduate programme spanning four semesters under the Postgraduate Unit of the Faculty of Management. To graduate, students must complete a 60‑credit curriculum that integrates rigorous coursework with a substantial research component, culminating in a 21‑credit thesis.
Classes are conducted primarily in English, using weekend and weekday schedules to accommodate diverse student needs. With a strong focus on both theoretical underpinnings and practical application, the programme is designed to develop advanced managerial mindsets, research competencies, and professional capabilities aimed at both academic and corporate careers.
A graduate of Master of Science in Management should be a competent, versatile & self-directed individual with an advanced knowledge in functional areas of management who has the capacity to solve problems critically and make decisions innovatively and researcher with ethical sprit to plan and implement tasks independently in a professional manner.
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 and Postgraduate Diploma in Management programs of the Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya is eligible to enroll in the M.Sc. in Accounting & Finance, M.Sc. in Management and MBA programs via transferring credits earned at the Postgraduate Diploma level immediately after completion of that level. When a candidate registers for the M.Sc. or MBA o programs through transfer of credits earned at the Postgraduate Diploma level, he/she shall be deprived of the rights to claim the Postgraduate Diploma 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 5101 | Management Theory & Practice | C | 3 |
| MGT 5102 | Accounting for Decision Making | C | 3 | |
| MGT 5103 | Business Economics | C | 2 | |
| MGT 5104 | Business Mathematics & Statistics | C | 2 | |
| MGT 5105 | Business Communication | C | 2 | |
| Credits Requirement in Semester 1 | 12 | |||
| Two | MGT 5201 | Marketing Management | C | 3 |
| MGT 5202 | Human Resources Management | C | 3 | |
| MGT 5203 | Operations Management | C | 3 | |
| MGT 5204 | Organizational Behavior | C | 3 | |
| MGT 5209 | Research Project | C | 1 | |
| Credits Requirement in Semester 2 | 13 | |||
| Three | MGT 6301 | Strategic Management | C | 3 |
| MGT 6303 | Business Leadership | C | 3 | |
| MGT 6304 | Comparative Management | C | 3 | |
| MGT 6311 | Research Methodology for Business | C | 4 | |
| MGT 6312 | Academic Writing | C | 1 | |
| Credits Requirement in Semester 3 | 14 | |||
| Four | MGT 6499 | M.Sc. Thesis | C | 21 |
| Credits Requirement in Semester 4 | 21 | |||
| Total | 60 | |||
After registration, complete the online application form specific to the MSCM 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:
