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Degree Programs

Degree programs offered by the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences

Department of Agribusiness Management

The Department of Agribusiness Management offers the following Degrees;

Four Year Special Degree

B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences and Management

B.Sc. in Food Business Management

Students can specialize  in the area of Agribusiness Management

 

Department of Export Agriculture

The Department of Export Agriculture offers the following Degree;

Four Year Special Degree

B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences and Management

Students can specialize  in the areas of Plantation Management or Commercial Horticulture

 

Department of Livestock Production

The Department of Livestock Production offers the following Degree;

Four Year Special Degree

B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences and Management

Students can specialize in the area of Livestock Production

The Board of Study in Agricultural Sciences

The Board of study (BoS) plays a crucial role in the management and maintenance of academic quality and standards of the Faculty’s postgraduate programs. The BoS oversees the postgraduate programs offered by the faculty consisting of both taught programs and research higher degree programs. At present postgraduate programs are offered in the following broad concentration areas: Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Environment & Resource Management, Animal Bio-resource Management, Aquatic Bio-resource Management, Crop Improvement & Plant Protection, Crop Production Technology, and Food Business Management

Research higher degree programs include Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy these programs are advanced postgraduate degrees undertaken by research only and lead to advanced academic and theoretical knowledge in a specialist area. Both programs are available in full and part-time modes.

Taught programs are available to students who are looking to further their knowledge in a particular field of study. The BoS is in the process of designing a number of taught programs and will be available in due cause.

Members of the Board of Study

Chairperson

Prof. M Esham

Secretary

Dr. PK Dissanayake

Members

Prof. RP Mahaliyanarachchi

Prof. DAM De Silva

Prof. LP Vidhana Arachchi

Prof. PMAS Karunaratne

Prof. PI Yapa

Prof. DMA Gunaratne

Prof. AAY Amarasinghe

Dr. HSR Rosairo

Dr. STC Amarasinghe

Dr. MLMC Dissanayake

Dr. GDK Kumara

Dr. MAJP Munasinghe

Dr. MMP Sumith

Dr. CN Walpita

Dr. HAD Ruwandeepika

For further information contact:

Dr. PK Dissanayake (Secretary to the BoS)

Email: kapila@agri.sab.ac.lk

Tel: +94(0)45 - 2280046