Master of Business Studies – UoC – 2023

The Master of Business Studies (MBS) is a one-year programme that comprises nine taught modules and an independent study. The programme is specially designed for those with modest work experience seeking to engage in postgraduate studies with a view of career enhancement in business or management. This course provides a broad introduction to key aspects of business and gives excellent preparation for a career in management. It combines the theory and practice of management. It involves the participant in a demanding process of personal and managerial development, providing them with opportunities to reflect upon existing behaviour and attitudes using business and management concepts.

Structure :

• The programme of study leading to the MBS degree, unless otherwise decided by the Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board for special reasons, shall be one academic year with nine (09)  courses of 26 total credits and an independent study of 6000 – 7000 words which carries 5 credits, offered in two semesters as prescribed in the Schedule.
• The Programme of Study and Examinations leading to the MBS degree shall be conducted in the conventional mode through the information communication technology-driven online mode or a combination of multi-modes and these By-Laws, and other relevant By-Laws, Rules and Regulations passed by the University shall be so applied and interpreted in order to facilitate the effective conduct of the study programme without compromising its integrity and quality.
• The medium of instruction and examination shall be English.
• Senate, on the recommendation of the Faculty Board, shall appoint a Board of Examiners to conduct examinations and assess the performance of candidates.

To Whom?

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution in Business Studies / Management; or
• Any other  Bachelor’s degree, with prior learning/work experience  in Business Studies / Management; or
• Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8)   from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification  acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate with prior learning/ work experience  in Business Studies / Management; or
• Professional qualification  in Business Studies / Management from a recognized professional body which is acceptable to the Faculty Board and Senate with prior learning/ work experience  in Business Studies / Management; or
• Completion of NVQ Level 7 (Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in SLQF) with relevant work experience in Business Studies  / Management  as determined by the Faculty Board and Senate; And
• Good knowledge of the English language and satisfactory performance at a selection test / Selection interview.

• Duration: One year
• Weekends Programme
• SLQF level: 9
• Number of Credits: 31
• Medium of Instructions: English

The closing date of the applications is extended till 17th February 2023

How to Apply :

• A person who wishes to apply for the FGS programmes shall forward the application to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, No.35/30, Pro. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07.
• Applications can be downloaded from (fgs.cmb.ac.lk) the faculty website.
• The students will be selected through an interview.
• The next intake will be announced via the website, at the time of calling for applicants.

Download Application – https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/MBS-Application.pdf

Download Brochure – https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/MBS-2023-Brochure-FGS.pdf