The University of Colombo, which can be claimed as the oldest university in Sri Lanka, has been associated with higher education for over 100 years. It is a metropolitan university and the students are at a distinct advantage being at the hub of the cultural, economic and political activities of the country. University of Colombo has become a leading university in the region and has received high international rating being the best university in Sri Lanka. In that. University of Colombo is the best known Sri Lankan university across the globe.

Faculty of Management & Finance MBA- International Business (IB) Programme

MBA – IB Degree Programme aims at nurturing managers who are competent in handling businesses in line with contemporary practices in the international arena. Programme participants will be trained to manage global business developments, foreign business operations and entry into new foreign markets. Hence, they will gain a broader knowledge on overseeing the operational duties and future planning in multinational projects and business deals.

MBA in International Business Contents

First Year

MBAIB 6121        Academic Writing

MBAIB 6122        Management Process and Practices

MBAIB 6123        Accounting for Managers

MBAIB 6121        Business Economics

MBAIB 6125        Quantitative Techniques tor Managers

MBAIB 6221        Organizational Behaviour

MBAIB 6222        Financial Management

MBAIB 6223        Marketing Management

MBAIB 6224        Management Information Systems

MBAIB 6225        International Trade Law

MBAIB 6321        Human Resource Management

MBAIB 6322        Corporate Finance and Investment

MBAIB 6323        Supply Chain Management

MBAIB 6324        Operations Management

MBAIB 6325        Research Method for International Business

 

Second Year

MBAIB 7421        Cross Cultural Management

MBAIB 7422        International Marketing

MBAIB 7423        International Trade Theories, Regulations & Practices

MBAIB 7424        International Human Resource Management

MBAIB 7425        International Business Environment

MBAIB 7426        Seminar on Research I

MBAIB 7521        Cross Cultural Communication

MBAIB 7522        International Finance and Financial Markets

MBAIB 7523        International Logistics Management

MBAIB 7524        Global Economic Trends

MBAIB 7525        International Banking and Insurance

MBAIB 7526        Project Management

MBAIB 7527        Seminar on Research II

MBAIB 7621        Global Business Strategy

MBAIB 7622        Contemporary Issues in International Business

MBAIB 7623        Business Ethics and Intellectual capital

MBAIB 7624        Global Leadership for Business

MBAIB 7625        Innovation Management

MBAIB 7626        Transnational Institutions

MBAIB 7627        International Relations

MBAIB 7628        Special Topic-1

MBAIB 7629        Thesis

 

How to apply

Application forms and other related information could be obtained from the Postgraduate and Mid-career Development Unit, Faculty of Management & Finance, University of Colombo. Colombo 03 on payment of Rs. 1,500.00. Duty completed application form with processing fee of Rs. 1,500 to hand over on or before 21st February 2014.

 

Entry Requirements

• Candidates with at least one of the following entry requirements are invited to apply for the MBA in International Business (two-year) Degree programme:
• Degree Examination in Accounting, Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Business, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or other related field, awarded by the University of Colombo or any other recognized university or institution or
• A Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, International Business, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing or other related field, awarded by the University of Colombo or any other recognized university or institution or
• A Degree or any other equivalent qualification in any discipline from the University of Colombo or any other recognized university or institution and a minimum of one year post qualifying executive experience in a recognized institution or
• A professional qualification that is acceptable to the Senate of the University of Colombo and on the recommendations of the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Management & Finance as an equivalent qualification in the above combinations and a minimum of one year post qualifying work experience in Managerial capacity in a recognized organization
• And a Good working Knowledge of English

 

Selection Procedures

• The suitability of the applicant to the programme is j assessed using the information provided in the | application. All the applicants who do not satisfy the minimum qualifications and post-qualifying experience at managerial capacity will be rejected.
• The remaining applicants will be called for a written examination in which analytical skill, conceptual skills, knowledge of the business environment and proficiency in English will be tested.
• Successful applicants at the written examination will be called for an interview in which the applicants are assessed in terms of their demonstrated management competencies, potential corporate leadership capability, and personal characteristics.

 

Your Investment

Fees for the entire programme is Rs. 350,000 excluding government taxes. Detailed breakdown is in attached Images

For more detail Contact Programme Coordinator (MBA – IB) Telephone :+94-11-2596030 / +94-777-202530