Deadline: 2024/05/10
Calling Applications for
Master of Professional Finance – 2024
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Payment Details
Application Fee: 1000/=
Bank: People's Bank
Account Number: 055-1001-8066-9229
Account Name: University of Kelaniya
Branch: Kelaniya
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- Printed application
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- Certified copies of your Degree Certificates and other qualification certificates
- Certified copy of your Birth Certificate
Postal Address -:
Deputy Registrar,
Faculty of Graduate Studies,
University of Kelaniya.
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Contact Information
Contact:
Academic Coordinator
Prof. Susima Weligamage
Contact: +94710966872
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Technical Coordinator
Ms. Ganga Madhushani
Contact: +94773793033
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MPF Office
Contact: +94112903880
https://fcms.kln.ac.lk/edu/mpf/index.php
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Registration Details - 0112-903952/3 ( Hasitha )
Online Application (Technical Support) - 0112-903953 (Ms. Poornima)
Master of Professional Finance (MPF)
Academic Year 2024/2025
Currently, the finance sector in Sri Lanka is facing exceptional transformation towards modernization, liberalization, innovation, and integration with the global financial markets. The role of finance graduates with mastery knowledge in finance with cutting-edge technological exposure is an essential qualification to meet the realities of the modern market. Given this context, the Department of Finance introduced the Master of Professional Finance (MPF) programme.
International collaboration
The students of the Master of Professional Finance Programme have an excellent opportunity to join and continue their degree in one of the world-recognized top-ranked universities. The students who successfully complete their Trimester I of the Master of Professional Finance Programme will be eligible to apply for admission with credit to the Master of Applied Finance Programme offered by the University of Waikato and their Trimester II and III can be completed at the University.
The University of Waikato is a public research university in Hamilton, New Zealand and the university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research Placed 331st in the world and the top New Zealand university for research. The Master of Applied Finance offered by the Waikato Management School is a Triple Crown Accredited business school.
Objectives of the Programme
The objective of the MPF programme is to enhance the capacity of graduates’ professional qualifications to advance their knowledge in the areas of financial discipline, investigative skills, and other abilities that are relevant and enable them to convert into a different discipline/profession, forming the basis for academic advancement and enhancing the managerial, administrative and technological capacity.
Programme Outcomes/ Graduate Profile
In achieving the objectives, the Master of Professional Finance Degree programme intends to develop young executives capable of becoming future leaders. Thus, the holders of the Master of Professional Finance degree should be able to;
- Construct multiple knowledge modules by using the key areas of finance and investments in making financial decisions.
- Develop a value system by using tools and techniques in finance to stand out as a strong candidate in the competitive financial industry.
- Create the right professional finance mindset to cater to the evolving business world.
- Demonstrate the practical managerial issues faced by modern financial service firms.
- Integrate multiple skills relevant to financial management, such as critical thinking, analytical skills, report writing, presentation, negotiation, networking, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Programme Type: onsite /hybrid
Entry qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree, (a) including 30 credits in the area of finance or (b) with prior learning/work experience equivalent to 30 credits in the area of finance or
- A qualification acceptable to the senate of the University of Kelaniya in the subject area of finance equivalent to 1(a) or 1(b).
Programme structure
Targeted SLQF Level: Level 9
Duration: One-year
Credit load: 30 credits including 24 credits for the course works and 6 credits for the research project.
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Course Code |
Course Name |
Credit value |
Type |
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Trimester 1 |
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MFIN 51012 |
Accounting for Decision Making |
2 |
Core |
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MFIN 51023 |
Economics for Managers |
3 |
Core |
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MFIN 51032 |
Quantitative Techniques and Analysis |
2 |
Core |
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MFIN 51043 |
Corporate Finance |
3 |
Core |
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Number of credits |
10 |
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Trimester 2 |
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MFIN 52052 |
Financial Institution and Risk Management |
2 |
Core |
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MFIN 52062 |
Financial Reporting and Analysis |
2 |
Core |
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MFIN 52072 |
Investment and Portfolio Management |
2 |
Core |
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MFIN 52082 |
International Financial Management |
2 |
Core |
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MFIN52092 |
Corporate Governance and Business Ethics |
2 |
Core |
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Number of credits |
10 |
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Trimester 3 |
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MFIN 55106 |
Research Project in Finance |
6 |
Core |
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MFIN 55112 |
Analysis of Equity and Fixed Income Investment |
2 |
Optional |
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MFIN 55122 |
Financial Derivatives |
2 |
Optional |
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MFIN 55132 |
Behavioural Finance |
2 |
Optional |
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MFIN 55142 |
Alternative Investment Analysis |
2 |
Optional |
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MFIN 55152 |
Financial Data Sciences |
2 |
Optional |
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MFIN 55162 |
Strategic Management |
2 |
Optional |
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*Number of credits |
10 |
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Total Number of credits |
30 |
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*In trimester 3, students are required to select the Research project in Finance and two optional subjects
Other information
- MPF Programme is offered by an internationally recognized state University and in collaboration with the University of Waikato, New Zealand
- One-Year Programme
- Lectures on Weekends (Sunday)
- Graduates of the course pursue careers across the spectrum of finance.
- Can experience state-of-the-art teaching and learning methods.
- Lectures by university internal faculty and industry experts
- Opportunity to participate in industry-based workshops and outbound activities.
Course Investment: Contact the Academic Coordinator for more information
Selection: Candidates will be selected through an interview
