Bms Prospectus 2018-19 PDF
Bms Prospectus 2018-19 PDF
Bms Prospectus 2018-19 PDF
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CONTENTS
Message from the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences 03
Message from the Head of the Department 04
General Information
The University 05
The Study System 05
Courses, Course Codes, Credit Rating 06
Introduction to the Department of Management Studies 07
The Bachelor of Management Studies Degree Programme 08
How to Apply 11
Contact Details
Academic and Academic Support Staff 15
OUSL Regional and Study Centres 20
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The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) was established three decades ago as a major
initiative by the state with the goal of opening higher educational opportunities for the people
of Sri Lanka across the country. We were inspired by the philosophy of Open and Distance
Learning (ODL) in achieving this goal; accordingly, OUSL has become the pioneer in
delivering numerous academic programmes using ODL mode in Sri Lanka. Thus, we have
provided access to higher education to a considerable majority of Sri Lankans. Further, OUSL
opens numerous ways to any individual with the will of entering the higher education sector.
Open access has transformed the delivery of higher education into your door step with the
support of information technology. As academics of the Open University of Sri Lanka we strive
to nurture twenty-first century skills in OUSL learners. These skills are very much connected
with aspirations of professionals. We are mindful about the expectations of learner’s specially
in this rapidly changing world. I expect you to obtain maximum benefit from the Open
University of Sri Lanka.
Dr.V.Sivalogathasan
Head
Department of Management Studies
It is a great privilege for me to issue this message on the occasion of enrolling the new batch
of student for the Bachelor of Management Studies (Honours) Degree Programme (BMS),
offered by the Department of Management Studies (DMS), the Faculty of Humanities and
Social Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL).
The BMS (Hons) degree programme is designed in a way to enrich you with all the essential
knowledge required as a professional manager. While encouraging you to plan studies at your
own pace, permitting to experience the open and distance learning through an appropriate mix
of adult learning methodologies and rigorous training prepares you to be a management
professional with high qualities.
We are devoting ourselves to cultivate talents, provide consultations and undertake researches
in the field of management studies by adhering to the motto of the OUSL “Open Distance
Learning through excellence, efficiency and equity in lifelong learning”. We are aiming at
contribution academic knowledge to promote the renaissance of our mother Sri Lanka. My
utmost desire is to see you becoming an outstanding professional manager with value to the
nation. I wish the students of BMS (Hons) degree every success in your forthcoming academic
programme.
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The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) was established in 1980 under the University Act
No. 16 of 1978 and the OUSL Ordinance No 01 of 1990. It is therefore has the same legal and
academic status as any other national university in Sri Lanka. The OUSL is the only recognized
university in Sri Lanka, where one can pursue higher education solely by distance education
techniques in keeping with the philosophy of OPEN & DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL). The
OUSL is an attractive choice of study, especially for those employed. The current student
population is around 35,000. The OUSL offer courses/programmes from the Foundation and
Certificate level through Bachelors to Masters and PhD degrees. The structure of study
programmes provide opportunities for those who complete one programme to progress up the
ladder and further improve their educational qualifications. Education at OUSL is thus a life-
long experience. The OUSL functions through a network of centres spread throughout the
island. The Central Campus and the Colombo Regional Centre of the Open University are
located in Nawala-Colombo and are easily accessible by road and railway. The academic
departments of the University are grouped into five Faculties: Education, Engineering
Technology, Health Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences and Natural Sciences.
The study system of the OUSL is based on distance learning methodologies. It is different to
the conventional study system most of you are familiar with. Regular attendance at the
University is not required and is therefore well suited for those of you who are employed or
engaged with other commitments. Student learning is facilitated through carefully prepared
printed course materials suitable for self-learning. Printed course material is supplemented with
audio visual and online learning material. Student progress in courses is evaluated at different
time intervals using a variety of assessment methods such as assignment tests and final
examinations. Students should get register online for final examination.
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Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) offers courses at different levels. Certificate
level courses are at level 1 and 2, Diploma level courses are at level 3 and 4, Degree level
courses are at Level 5 and 6, Postgraduate course are at level 7 and 8. These courses are offered
in Sinhala, Tamil and English medium. The credit rating is the expression used to denote the
‘academic value’ of the course/programme. The time you will have to allocate for studying a
course depends on its credit rating. The minimum credit rating for courses offered by the
Faculty of HSS is 8credits; such a course will require a minimum allocation of around 400
hours of study time. Each course offered by the Faculty is assigned a course code. A course
code will reflect the particular subject area, level of study and the academic value of the course.
In assigning the course code, the programme of study is identified by the letter and level of
study is identified by the digit. Incorporating all of the above components, each course is
assigned a course code consisting 7 alphanumeric characters as shown in the example of a
course code of the BMS (Hons) Degree programme.
M S U 3 5 0 1
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A student who wishes to obtain the Higher Diploma in Management can do so by acquiring 60
credits in core courses completing level 3 and 4 without completing Continuing Education
courses (Start@OUSL programme). A student who wishes to enrol for the BMS (Hons) Degree
after obtaining the Higher Diploma in Management can do so by registering to level 5.
Progaramme Structure
The BMS (Hons) Degree Programme is structured to include the following components:
Core Courses
Areas of Specialization
Courses under Continuing Education (Start@OUSL)
Programme Duration
The minimum duration to complete the Higher Diploma in Management will be two (02)
academic years. The minimum duration to complete the Bachelor of Management Studies
(Honours) Degree Programme will be four (04) academic years.
Medium of Instruction
This programme is offered in Sinhala, Tamil and English medium in level 3 and 4, and level 5
and 6 are offered only in English medium. However the study materials will only be provided
in English medium.
Area of Specialization
Marketing
Level 6 MSU6405 Advertising
MSU6406 International Marketing
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Fees
2. Tuition Fee
Level 03 /04 Per Subject (Rs.1100.00*5Credits) Rs.5,500.00
Level 05 /06 Per Subject (Rs.1350.00*5Credits) Rs.6,750.00
The fees stated in the prospectus are applicable for the academic year 2018/2019. They may be
subject to change in subsequent years.
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How to Apply
Instructions for filling the on-line application form
APPLICATIONS for Programmes have to be submitted online. First you need to create an
online login account. Then only you can proceed to submit your application online.
1. In the internet browser type: https://payment.ou.ac.lk/
2. Register ONCE by creating a new account. In order to do this click on create new account
as per the instructions given in the page.
3. Once your account has been created you can proceed to submit your application online. For
this you need to go to “Online Application” and proceed by entering your username and
password and then fill the online application form. Once you have filled all sections, submit
the form. (Please remember your username and password, since it is required for you to
login to your account later.)
Select the payment method and proceed further by following the instructions given.
Application fee is Rs. 600/=. You can pay this amount by credit/debit card or eZ cash.
Applicants who do not have a Credit/Debit card or eZ cash facility can make the respective
payment by cash to any Regional or Study Centre of the OUSL.
4. Download the Admission Form for the Selection Test which will be generated for you after
successful completion of the application process. Make a printout of the Admission as it is
essential to produce the Admission at the selection test.
Those who need assistance with the online application process can call over at any one of the
Regional or Study Centres with the following information: Full name of applicant with address,
National identity card number, E-mail address, Mobile phone number, Education
qualifications.
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Step 2
Click “Apply Online” on the Right Corner in home page.
You will direct to the following window of the online application process.
Step 3
Click on “Create New Account”.
Fill the relevant information and click on create account (Left down corner).
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Step 4
After completing the Step 3 again login to the account using you user name & password.
Step 5
Click on “Add New Application”. You will direct to the following window.
Step 6
After completing the step 5 click on “Apply and Pay”. You will see a new popup in the window. Click “Okay”
to confirm.
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Step 7
Select the preferred payment method and follow the instructions given in the web page itself.
Step 8
At the end of the payment process you can download the system generated information sheet by clicking
“View”.
Note:
If you encounter any difficulty in online registration, you are kindly requested to get the assistance through
Coordinators from the nearest Open University Regional/Study center.
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Contact Details
Academic and Academic Support Staff
Dr. S.J.M.P.U.Seneviratne
BBA (CBO, SL), M.Sc. (SJP), Ph.D (Leicester)
Senior Lecturer (Gr.I)
Tel : 011-2881141 (641)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Mr. K.P.J.M.Pathirana
BMS (Hons) (OUSL), M.com (KLN)
Senior Lecturer (Gr.II)
Tel : 011-2881024 (524)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms D. K. Sewwandi
B.Sc. Business Admin (Sp) (SJP), PGDM (RUSL)
Lecturer (Temporary)
Tel : 011-2881140 (640)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms H. A. U. Perera
BBMgt (Sp) (KLN), CIMA (UK) (Passed Finalist)
Lecturer (Temporary)
Tel : 011-2881024 (524)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms S.Manoshika
BBMgt (Sp) (KLN), BSc in Applied Accounting (OBU- UK), ACCA (UK) (Finalist)
Lecturer (Temporary)
Tel : 011-2881023 (523)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Mr. T. H. Rathnayake
B.Sc. Marketing Mgt (Sp) (SJP)
Lecturer (on contract) – Matara Regional Centre
Tel : 041-2222943
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms. M. A. S. Malithi
B.Sc. Business Mgt (Sp) (WUSL), PGDBM (WUSL)
Lecturer (on contract) – Kurunegala Regional Centre
Tel : 037-2223473
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms. K. D. P. M. Kothalawala
Lecturer (on contract)
B.Sc. in Industrial Mgt & Statistics (WUSL), PQHRM (IPM)
Lecturer (on contract) – Kandy Regional Centre
Tel : 081-2494495
E-Mail : [email protected]
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Mrs. T. Kalavathy
Lecturer (on contract)
BBA (Hons) (Sp) in HRM (UJA)
Lecturer (on contract) – Jaffna Regional Centre
Tel : 021-2223374
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms. J. M. A. N. Kumari
Lecturer (on contract)
B.Sc. Business Mgt (Sp) (SUSL)
Lecturer (on contract) – Badulla Regional Centre
Tel : 055-3012151
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms.M.D.Sandaruwani
Lecturer (on contract)
BSc in Business IT (RUSL), PGDM (RUSL)
Lecturer (on contract) – Anuradhapura Regional Centre
Tel : 025-2222871
E-Mail : [email protected]
Mr. L. L. M. Latiff
BMS (Hons) (OUSL)
Senior Consultant
Tel : 011-2881024 (524)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Mr. W.A.B.P.Dabarera
B.Sc. Public Admin (Sp) (SJP), PGDM (SJP), MA in Economics (KLN)
Senior Educational Assistant
Tel : 011-2881024 (524)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms. M.S.F.Akeela
BBA (Hons) (Sp) in HRM
Administrative Coordinator – MBA in HRM
Tel : 011-2881140 (640)
E-Mail : [email protected]
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Ms. V.S.A.Weekakkody
BBMgt (Sp) (KLN)
Coordinator – BMS Level 03
Tel : 011-2881023 (523)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms. H.K.M.G.Marcus
B.Sc. Public Mgt (Sp) (SJP)
Coordinator – BMS Level 05
Tel : 011-2881413 (413)
E-Mail : [email protected]
Ms. V.R.N.Madushani
B.Sc. Public Mgt (Sp) (SJP)
Coordinator – BMS Level 06
Tel : 011-2881413 (413)
E-Mail : [email protected]
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CENTRE TELEPHONE
CENTRE POSTAL ADDRESS
CODE NOS.
OURC, Nawala,
Colombo WP10 011-2853930
Nugegoda.
OUSC, Kumaratunga
Kegalle SG91 035-2222501 Munidasa Mawatha, Kegalle.
OUSC, Rajasaranagama
Road, Lunama South,
Ambalantota SP33 047-2225533 Ambalantota.
OUSC,No.1/137, Colombo
Puttalam NW71 032-2266822 Road, Puttalam.
OUSC, Oddusuddan
Mullaitivu NP43 071-3522367 Road,Puthukkudiyiruppu,
Mullaitivu.
Thalei Mannar Road,
Mannar NP44 077-5625352 Mannar.
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