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The faculty has identified knowledge creation and dissemination as its

academic responsibility. Accordingly, the faculty conducts two
international conferences annually in collaboration with Emerald
Publishing, UK i.e. Interdisciplinary Conference of Management
Researchers (ICMR) and the Management and Undergraduates

Research Session (MURS). The Faculty of Management Studies is the
exclusive managing partner of the South Asian Journal of Marketing,
published by Emerald Publishing. Moreover, the faculty publishes two
more journals: the South Asian Journal of Tourism and Hospitality and

the Asian Journal of Management Studies. In addition to that, faculty
publishes Udyama – Management Digest Business Magazine on a bi-
annual basis and Tourism in Paradise (TI) Magazine on an annual

basis.

The faculty is highly conscious about the excellence of the academic
programmes. Therefore, all programmes are aligned with the Sri
Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF), the subject benchmarks and

other national and international standards. It is vital to highlight that
all degree programmes offered by the faculty were evaluated by the
QAC/UGC and awarded 'A' grades. The faculty is dedicated to

pursuing an excellent teaching and research culture to deliver high-
quality education in a picturesque and peaceful environment to its
students. Therefore, during a comparatively short time, the Faculty of
Management Studies has gained wide popularity among students. It
extends its tentacles by introducing diverse job-oriented degree

programmes with high demand in various job markets. With
dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work, the faculty has produced fully-
fledged graduates capable of addressing the contemporary business

world's requirements. The Faculty of Management Studies will
become one of the most significant hubs of higher education globally
with the present performance levels.

Mr. D. Jasinghe Ms. H.K.D.W.M.N. Amali Hapuhinna
Head Lecturer
Department of Marketing Management Department of Accountancy & Finance

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