The MBA is a demanding and broad-based management degree. It enables students to gain core knowledge of subjects fundamental to management, develop analytical skills which are indispensable in problem solving and decision making, understand the process of management and human behavior in organizations, and gain insights into the changing business, economic, social and political environments which affect the commercial world.
The Master of Business Administration degree is designed to those who are interested in management, administration and management consultancy careers in public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations and self-employed owner-managers. The course has a particular emphasis on the development of skills and competencies necessary to manage organizations effectively in both local and global environments. This involves the study of business management related techniques, practices and procedures.
The Master of Business Administration degree program is conducted by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka and it is a self-financing course. Academic staff and technical support are also provided by the faculty.
The Master degree program aims to provide a comprehensive overview of theories and practices related to management of private and government organizations with specific focus on issues related to Sri Lankan context. The MBA degree holders will be able to work more effectively in various organizations in management capacities.
1 ) A degree from a recognised University / Higher Education Institution
OR
2) A Postgraduate Diploma from a recognised University or Higher Education Institution/ Professional Institution with a minimum of one year post qualifying managerial/ relevant experience.
OR
3) At least any one of the following professional qualifications with three years managerial/ relevant experience:
4) Any other academic/professional qualification(s) obtained from a recognised University/ Institute with a minimum of three years of post qualifying experience acceptable to the board of study and the senate of the University of Jaffna.
Terminal award – Master of Business Administration (MBA)
SLQF level – Level 9/10
Duration – Two years (Full time)
Structure – Credit Valued Semester based Course, Unit System
Semester Duration – Each semester extends for 20 weeks
Medium of Instruction – English
Total Credit Points – 64
Preliminary Courses (optional)
For the benefit of those who are deficient in background knowledge and skills in Business and Management related disciplines, the following preliminary courses will be offered by the faculty before the commencement of the core courses. These courses are non-evaluative, non-credit, and optional and they will be conducted during five (5) weekends
| Course code | Course Title | Lecture Hours |
| PGDM(P) 101 | Computer Skills Literacy | 20 |
| PGDM(P) 102 | Accounting for Managers | 20 |
| PGDM(P) 103 | Fundamentals of Economics | 20 |
| PGDM(P) 104 | Basic Mathematics and Statistics | 20 |
Year I – Semester – I & II
| SEMESTER – I | SEMESTER – II | |||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
| PGDM 1131 | Contemporary Management | 3 | PGDM 1231 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 | |
| PGDM 1132 | Organizational Dynamics | 3 | PGDM 1232 | Financial Management | 3 | |
| PGDM 1133 | Business Statistics | 3 | PGDM 1233 | Marketing Management | 3 | |
| PGDM 1134 | Decision Accounting | 3 | PGDM 1234 | Managing Human Resources | 3 | |
| PGDM 1135 | Economic Analysis for Business | 3 | PGDM 1235 | Information Strategy | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | Total Credits | 15 | |||
Year II – Semester – I
| Semester – I | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MBA 2131 | Business Research Methodology | 3 |
| MBA 2132 | Business Legislations | 3 |
| MBA 2133 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MBA 2134 | Entrepreneurial Skills and Development | 3 |
| 2 Courses from Electives (2 credits each) | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Year II – Semester – II
Year II Semester – II | ||||||
| Option | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |||
| Core | MBA 2221 | Computer Applications for Research | 2 | |||
| Credits | Credits for option | 16 | ||||
| Option 1 | MBA TS | Thesis 16
| 16 | |||
| Option 2 |
MBA RP
MBA 2232 MBA 2233
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Project Report Core courses Customer Relationship Management Environmental Management 1 Elective |
8
3 3 2 | 16 | ||
| Option 3 |
MBA SW
MBA 2232 MBA 2233 MBA 2234
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Scholarly Work Core courses Customer Relationship Management Environmental Management 3 Disaster Management 1 Elective 2 |
5
3 3 3 2 | 16 | ||
| Option 4 |
MBA CW
MBA 2232 MBA 2233 MBA 2234 MBA 2235
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Course Work Core courses Customer Relationship Management Environmental Management Disaster Management Managerial Skill Development 2 Electives
|
3 3 3 3 4 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |||||
Electives Year – II
| SEMESTER – I | SEMESTER – II | |||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Course Code | Course Title | Credits | |
| MBA (E) 2121 | Hospitality Management | 2 | MBA (E) 2221 | Banking and finance | 2 | |
| MBA (E) 2122 | Strategic Marketing | 2 | MBA (E) 2222 | Public Financial Management | 2 | |
| MBA (E) 2123 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | 2 | MBA (E) 2223 | Consumer Psychology | 2 | |
| MBA (E) 2124 | International Business | 2 | MBA (E) 2224 | Project Management | 2 | |
| MBA (E) 2225 | Career Management | 2 | ||||
| MBA (E) 2226 | Investment Management | 2 | ||||