Diploma in Financial Management
This diploma programme is designed for candidates who are interested in progressing their career in the field of financial management. It provides knowledge in financial decision making skills in various institutions namely; financial institutions, corporations and financial consultancies etc. Further, this diploma enables the participants who are in the non-financial background to gain knowledge in financial management that assist for their career advancement.
Course Duration
This course is a one-year part time course (Lecturers are on weekends) with two semesters.
Medium of Instructions
The medium of instructions of the diploma is Sinhala.
Aims and Objectives
After completing this course students are expected to;
a. Apply the theories knowledge in practice.
b. Develop quality administrative skills in terms of planning, organizing and controlling finance resources
Entry Requirements
The candidates who fulfil following qualifications can apply for this course.
a. School leavers with 3 passes at G.C.E. (Advanced Level) who are seeking for their career in the field of finance or;
b. NVQ Level 4 holders of UGC approved government and private higher education institute or;
c. Partly qualified students of CA/CIMA/ACCA/CIM/HNDA or;
d. Qualified students of AAT (Sri Lanka)/AAT (UK)/ICSA (UK)/IFA (UK)/IBSL or;
e. Those who have more than two years of working experience in the field of finance in a reputed organisation.
Course fee
Total course fee Rs.36, 000
Candidates can pay the course fee in two instalments. (The first instalment is Rs.20, 000 and the second instalment is Rs.16, 000). First instalment should pay at the point of registration and the second before the first term examination.
Coordinator
Mr. H R Sampath
Office: 045-2280296
Mobile: 0718660858
Email: hewagesampath@mgt.sab.ac.lk
Intended Course Outcomes
The students who complete this course should be able to;
a. Apply the theories, principles and concepts of finance in financial analysis and investment decisions
b. Critically evaluate the financial information and apply corporate financing knowledge to business
c. Critically apply risk management concepts
d. Critically evaluate the business impact of administrative management
e. Develop quality administrative skills in terms of planning, organizing and controlling
f. Prepare business essays/ project reports
Subject List
| Subject Code | Subject | Number of hours |
| First Semester | ||
| DPFM 111 | Principles of Management | 45 |
| DPFM 121 | Corporate Finance | 45 |
| DPFM 131 | Business Law | 45 |
| DPFM 141 | Business Statistics | 45 |
| DPFM 151 | Report Writing | 45 |
| Second Semester | ||
| DPFM 211 | Fundamentals of Investment & Portfolio Management | 45 |
| DPFM 221 | Principles of Banking and Insurance | 45 |
| DPFM 231 | Financial Accounting | 45 |
| DPFM 241 | Management Accountancy | 30 |
| DPFM 251 | Extended Essay 4000 - 5000 words in Length | Notional hours 600 |
Each course unit will, in general, carry a total of 100 marks. However, 75% of the total marks will be assigned to written examinations and 25% is assigned to continuous assessments except DPFM 251: extended essay
Extended Essay A mentor is appointed for each student to guide the students
| Subject | Lecturer |
| Principles of Management |
Ms. P.A.D.D Randika Ms. B.W.C.M Amarasena |
|
Corporate Finance |
Prof. D.A.I Dayarathne Dr. D.G Dharmarathne |
| Business Law | Ms. P.M.A.S Pathiraja |
| Business Statistics |
Dr.T.U.I Periris Mr. A.A.M.D. Amarashinghe |
|
Report Writing |
Prof. D.A.I.Dayarathne Dr.T.C.Gamage |
|
Fundamentals of Investment & Portfolio Management |
Ms.A.W.G.C.N Wijetunga Ms. P.M Shamika |
| Principles of Banking and Insurance |
Mr. D.G.L Rasika Ms. B.W.C.M Amarasena |
| Financial Accounting |
Dr. L.M.C.S. Manike Mr. A.A.M.D. Amarasinghe |
|
Management Accountancy |
Dr. D.G.Dharmarathne Mr. H R Sampath |
|
Extended Essay |
A mentor is appointed for each student to guide the students |