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The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance offered by the Faculty of Management at the University of Peradeniya is a comprehensive one-year programme designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical skills in accounting and finance.
This diploma is ideal for individuals seeking to enhance their expertise in these fields, whether they are looking to advance their careers or pursue further academic studies.
A holder of a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting & Finance should be a competent and ethical person who possesses a sound knowledge of Accounting and Finance, an individual with technical knowledge, an analyst, an effective communicator, and an independent professional who has the potential 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
| 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 | |||
| Total | 25 | |||
After registration, complete the online application form specific to the PGDM 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:
