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Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Programs
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) program is offered by the following Faculties of the University of Kelaniya, under the auspices of FGS:
i. Board of Study in Commerce & Business Management
ii. Board of Study in Humanities
iii. Board of Study in Medical Sciences
iv. Board of Study in Science
v. Board of Study in Social Sciences
vi. Board of Study in Computing
vii. Board of Study in Multidisciplinary
viii. Board of Study in Digital Learning
MPhil. applicants should submit a research proposal to FGS. This will be directed to the relevant Board of Study and department upon consideration. A supervisor will be appointed by the Board of Study (BoS), based on the proposal and a presentation made by the applicant to the senior academics at the Faculty of Graduate Studies. When the applicant is accepted as eligible for the MPhil, s/he becomes a candidate after making the relevant fees. The duration of study for an MPhil is two years, and the program consists mainly of research. Progress reports need to be submitted to FGS via the supervisor, every 06 months. Other requirements for the MPhil are given in the guidelines, website and the letters sent by the FGS. Thesis guidelines are given to each applicant once the eligibility criteria are accepted. The terms thesis and dissertation are interchangeable at the University of Kelaniya.
Course Fee
Application Fee - LKR 2,000/=
People's Bank Account No -055-1001-8066-9229
| Board of Study |
Local Students | Foreign Students |
| MPhil | MPhil | |
| Commerce & Business Management (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
565,000/= | 840,000/= |
| Humanities (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
155,000/= | to be notified |
| Science (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
155,000/= | to be notified |
| Social Sciences (with effect from 12th September 2017) |
255,000/= | to be notified |
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Medical Sciences |
200,000/= |
to be notified |
| Computing (with effect from 28th October 2019) |
257,000/= | to be notified |
| Multidisciplinary Studies (with effect from 18.03.2021) | 297,000/= | USD 3000 |
| Digital Learning | 300,000/= | to be notified |
Year Round applications are invited. There is no closing date
Program Duration
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Program |
SLQF Level |
Official Program Duration |
Maximum Extensions |
Maximum Re-registration |
Total Duration from the Date of Registration |
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MPhil |
11 |
2 Years |
2 Years |
1 Year * |
5 Years |
*The re-registration period is allowed subject to making relevant fees.
Requirements to be Completed
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Requirements to be Completed |
MPhil |
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Obtaining Ethical Clearance |
Yes |
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Number of Progress Reports |
4 |
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Number of Progress Presentations |
2 |
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Skills Development Program |
Yes |
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Publish a full paper in the FGS Journal or in journals included in the ‘guide to finding reputable journals (This regulation is effective for the students registered after 2023.01.01) |
Yes |
Guidelines for Postgraduate Programmes
Local Applicants
Please pay an application fee of Rs. 2000 and submit/email ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) the application
along with;
1. Application Form
2. Proof of payment for the Application fee
3. Research proposal
4. Certified copies of degree/ professional certificates
5. Certified copies of Passport / National Identity Card
6. Certified copies of Birth certificate
7. Certified copies of Research experience
8. Dully filled the conflict of interest form (If you already have supervisors)
Bank details are as follows;
Account Number: 055-1001-8066-9229
Bank: People's Bank
No.59 D.R.Wijewardane Mw,
Colombo - 10
Sri Lanka.
General Tel : 011-2332746, 011-2334278/2446409
SWIFT : PSBKLKLX
FGS Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/FGSKelaniya/
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Processes of FGS related Activities
MPhil/PhD related matters
- MPhil/PhD Application Submission
- Progress Report
- Progress Presentation
- Renewal of Registration
- MPhil to PhD upgrade
- Notification of Submission of Thesis
- Refundable Library Deposit
- Request for Topic Change
- Arrange Proposal Presentation, Progress Presentation & Viva
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Inclusion of Two Reviewers for MPhil/ PhD Proposal, Progress Presentations
23rd Conference on Postgraduate Research
International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPRC) - 2023
24th November 2023
“Enrichment of academic strength through research”.
Keynote Speaker - Prof. Padmanabhan Balaram
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) Bengaluru, India
Prof. Padmanabhan Balaram is an eminent Indian biochemist in the scientific community worldwide. For nearly a decade, he was the Director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, India, which was ranked first in India in both the overall and academic categories of the 2023 Nature Index Annual Tables. Prof. Balaram obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Pune University, followed by a master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. He earned his Ph.D. from Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh and underwent post-doctoral training at the Department of Chemistry, Harvard University, U.S.A, under Nobel laureate Robert Burns Woodward. At the age of 24, he joined the Molecular Biophysics Unit (MBU) faculty at IISc, Bangalore, established by Prof. G.N. Ramachandran. Prof. Balaram’s early research focused on the membrane-active peptide alamethicin, which led to a long-standing interest in the conformational limitations on backbone folding induced by the unique residue alpha aminoisobutyric acid (Aib).
He has also made significant contributions to the design and synthesis of disulphide-containing model peptides, which has permitted the construction of bioorganic models for redox proteins with active disulphide loops. His outstanding contributions include studies on the structure, conformation and biological activity of designed and natural peptides, the use of NMR, crystallography and mass spectrometry for proteins and peptides, studies on Plasmodium falciparum triosephosphate isomerase (TIM) and computational analysis of protein structures. His outstanding research contribution is evidenced by an h-index of 77 and over 23,000 citations from nearly 500 scientific papers. He has also served on the editorial boards of several reputed journals and been conferred honorary doctorates from several universities. In recognition of his far-ranging contributions and services, he was awarded the Indian civilian honours Padma Shri in 2002 and Padma Bhushan in 2014. Other significant awards and recognitions include Shanti Swaroop Bhatnagar award (1986), The World Academy of Science (TWAS) Prize (1994), the G.D.Birla Award (1994), The Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Kanpur (2000) and recently, the R. Bruce Merrifield Award (2021) of the American Peptide Society.
Guest of Honor - Prof. Hemalatha Balaram
Molecular Biology and Genetics Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Bengaluru, India
Prof. Hemalatha Balaram is a renowned Indian biochemist. She was a professor at the Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bangalore, India, which is ranked among the top ten academic institutions in India according to the Nature Index Annual Tables 2023. Prof. Hemalatha Balaram received her doctorate from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and did postdoctoral research at the University of California, San Francisco, USA. After a short stint at the ASTRA Research Center India, she joined JNCASR as a Faculty Fellow in
1996 and has been a professor since 2008. She was Dean of Academic Affairs from 2008 to 2011 and has been Dean of Faculty Affairs since 2015. Prof. Hemalatha has several years of experience in the areas of molecular parasitology, metabolism in parasitic protozoa, molecular enzymology and protein structure-functional analysis. The focus of research in her laboratory is on understanding biochemical pathways and metabolism in the malaria parasite Plasmodium, as well as protein structure-functional analysis of enzymes involved in purine nucleotide synthesis and fumarate metabolism in the parasite. She is also the author and co-author of more than 100 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers with an H-index of 26 and over 1,800 citations
Conference Committee
Convener
Senior Professor Nilanthi Renuka de Silva
Vice-Chancellor
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Conference Chair
Senior Professor N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne
Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies
Editorial Board
Prof. N. Jayathilaka : Department of Chemistry
Senior Professor N. A. K. P. J. Seneviratne : Department of Chemistry
Dr. H. S. M. M. Jayawardene : Department of Modern Languages
Prof. He. Wa. Bihesh Indika Sampath : Department of Sinhala
Conference Secretary
Mr. K. B. S. L. Wijeratne
Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies
Conference Coordinators
Science, Technology, Mathematics and Medicine: Prof. M. D. M. D. W. M. M. K. Yatawara
Accounting, Business and Management: Dr. M. L. D. C. J. Liyanage
Humanities, and Social Sciences : Dr. Udara de Silva
Dr. Achala Abeykoon
Multidisciplinary Studies: Dr. W. V. A. D. Karunarathna
Technical Coordinator:
Mr. Arjun De Silva
Conference Co-Coordinators
Mr. Padmika Wadanambi
Ms. D. S. R. E. S.Gunawardhana
Ms. T. J. Sarathchandra
| Sessions Chairs | |
| Prof. A. I. Divakara Prof. A. M. T. Amarakoon Prof. Chaminda Abesinghe Prof. He. Wa. Bihesh Indika Sampath Prof. Jeewantha Premarathna Prof. Kaushalya Yatigammana Prof. M.D.M.D.W.M.M.K Yatawara Prof. Nadeesha Gunawardhan Prof. Nayana Gunathilaka Prof. Osantha Nayanapriya Prof. Priyani Paranagama Prof. R. K. L. M. Dharmasiri Prof. Ruwan Wijesundara Prof. Seetha Bandara Prof. Sena Rathnayaka Prof. Shashikala Rajapaksha Prof. Suranga Wickramarachchi Dr. Achala Abeykoon |
Dr. Aruna Wanninayaka Dr. B. M. T. Kumarika Dr. C. D. H. M. Premaratne Dr. Chamila Kadigamuwa Dr. Dinali Fernando Dr. M. L. D. C. J. Liyanage Dr. Mahendra Gunawardena Dr. Nuwani Manamperi Dr. P. M. Thusitha B. Wickramasinghe Dr. Prabashini Wijewantha Dr. Samanthi Jayawardena Dr. Sudath Senarath Dr. Udara De Silva Dr. Vindya Weerawardhana Dr. W. M. A. P. Halmillawewa Dr. W. V. A. D. Karunarathna Mr. Arjun De Silva |
Panel of Reviewers
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| Program Schedule IPRC 2023 | View |
Web: https://conf.kln.ac.lk/iprc/
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Telephone: +9411 2 903952/3
Closing date: 2023/06/20
Apply Online: https://sis.kln.ac.lk/StudentView/
Rs. 200,000 course fee must be completed before applying for the exam
Doctor of Business Administration
Web: http://fcms.kln.ac.lk/dbakelaniya/
Introduction
DBA is a 'professional doctorate' with a focus on business practice with the deep understanding of related theoretical underpinnings. DBA program and its candidates pivot on making a seminal contribution to their chosen profession and industry. It is designed to enhance executive and professional practice through the application of sound theory and rigorous research into real and complex issues in business and management. It enhances the capability to develop knowledge and theory, and their application. The key features of this program therefore are to develop personal, consultancy and research skills in the context of rigorous and relevant research field
Aim of the Programme
Objectives of the Programme
- To contribute to both theory and practice in relation to business and management.
- To develop professional practice and to contribute to professional knowledge of management.
- To create new knowledge through original/ applied research of a quality that makes a significant contribution to development of the business field and satisfy peer review and merit publication.
- To demonstrate critical reading and analytical skills by critically analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating data, making judgments and identifying solutions to problems.
- To demonstrate a systematic acquisition and understanding of substantial amount of knowledge in the professional practice
- To conceptualize, design and implement new projects to generate new knowledge and applications
- To respond efficiently and effectively to the changing developmental needs of the market
- To make judgments on complex issues in the field of business even in the absence of complete data and communicate ideas and conclusions effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- To identify, conceptualize and provide creative insights to complex issues and problems and demonstrate self-direction and confidence in solving problems
- to exercise high level of autonomy and initiative in professional, administrative and managerial activities
- To demonstrate leadership and originality in tackling and solving problems
- To exercise personal judgment and responsibility in complex and unpredictable situations in professional and/or managerial environments.
Teaching Methods and Evaluation Criteria
In the phase 1 (First Year) of the DBA programme candidates should follow four compulsory course units and one elective course unit. Prominent lecturers in the field are expected to deploy for the teaching process. In addition to class room lectures, the following methods will be used in the teaching and learning process to enhance the quality of the programme.
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Presentations
- Interactive contacts and discussions
- Action learning projects
- Case studies
A Doctoral Committee (DC) which comprises of members of Board of Study (BOS) of the faculty will be set up to evaluate students’ progression. The committee will evaluate the students’ research proposals, make recommendations and evaluate students’ progress. At the end of the first year, students are required to present their research proposal (proposal defence).. In the dissertation write up stage students are required to work with two supervisors. To maintain satisfactory academic progress students will be advised to meet each of supervisors at least fortnightly. Six month progress report must be submitted to the Doctoral Committee (DC) of the Board of Study of the Faculty. Each student should publish at least one paper with supervisors. Two examiners will be appointed to evaluate the thesis. After evaluating the thesis an oral (viva voce) examination will be held to defend the thesis.
The currently implemented Learning Management System (LMS) of the university will be introduced to the DBA students too to interact with supervisors, teachers and fellow students. University has a digital library which has 70,000 academic journals with popular data bases (eg. EBSCO) and an e-repository. Students can access these databases from the university and their homes as well.
Evaluation Procedure
- Performance of the phase 1 will be monitored based on continuous assessments and end semester examination.
- Candidates should follow the five compulsory courses and one of the elective courses and are required to pass all (the pass mark for a subject is 50).
- The proposal will be evaluated by the Doctoral Committee (DC) by arranging a date for the oral presentation.
- To maintain satisfactory academic progress a progress review meetings will be held with supervisors in every 6 months. Progress reports must be submitted to the Doctoral Committee (DC) for its evaluations.
- Two examiners will be appointed to evaluate the thesis. One examiner from the internal (University of Kelaniya) and the other examiner from the external with appropriate professional and academic qualifications.
- After evaluating the thesis it would be subjected to an oral (viva voce) examination. Candidate must pass the oral examination by defending his/her thesis to obtain the DBA degree.
- Candidates should publish at least one research article in refereed journals before submitting the thesis.
- Outcome of the Examination
Programme Type: Onsite
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Programme Coordinator
Prof. Kaushalya Yatigammana
Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies,
University of Kelaniya,
Sri Lanka.
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Sustaining Excellence in Multidisciplinary Research in the Context of the New Normal
Research over the years has grown in multiple directions, sustaining the interest in an academic inquiry into new knowledge. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research has been able to push the academic inquiry onto new frontiers creating new avenues, new disciplinary interests, and new world views. At the same time, in recent years a new normal has taken place as the world’s social structures have been challenged by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Millions of people lost their lives and jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which certainly has shaken the world. Therefore, a collaboration between business organizations, stakeholders, and scholars will be vital to face these new challenges. Business organizations and stakeholders will be challenged by questions like, how will they operate in the new normal? How will they maintain a sustaining relationship? How will they challenge by society as never before? At the same time, scholars of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research will also be challenged.
Drawing on these challenges in the new normal, this year’s International Postgraduate Research Conference focuses on “Sustaining Excellence in Multidisciplinary Research in the Context of the New Normal”. We believe horizons in research should be expanded and experimented to provide new knowledge to face these new challenges. Thus, we invite papers that inquire into disciplinary differences and specificities that expand and sustain new ideas in their different fields and through their collaborative efforts to comfort and thrive the society in the new normal. We welcome papers in the following broader tracts that focus on building a better future by examining many questions as we move towards a new normal.
Disciplines
Business Management
Computing & Technology
Humanities & Social Sciences
Science
Medical Sciences
Digital Science
Key-note Speaker
Professor LIM, Cher Ping (林質彬教授)
Professor Lim Cher Ping was a Professor of Education and was the Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre of Excellence for Teacher Education and Innovations and Director of International Partnerships at the School of Education in Edith Cowan University (Australia). His research and development focus has been on supporting the sustainability and scalability of innovations in schools and teacher education institutions. Professor Lim has also provided technical consultancy services on information and communication technology in education to UNESCO, Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank, World Links, Microsoft, universities, schools, and the Government of Barbados, Indonesia, and Oman. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of The Internet and Higher Education.
Area(s) of Expertise:
- Games and learning in schools
- ICT in teacher education
- Innovations in assessment and curriculum and their sustainability and scalability in education ecological systems
Conference Date
12th January 2022
Conference Chair
Senior Professor Ariyarathna Jayamaha
Conference Co-ordinators
Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies: Dr. Pubuduni Jeewandarage
Faculty of Computing & Technology: Dr. Laalitha Liyanage
Faculty of Medicine: Prof. N.M. Devanarayana
Faculty of Humanities: Dr. Chandeera Gunawardhana
Faculty of Science: Senior Professor L.B.D.R.P. Wijesundara
Faculty of Social Sciences: Dr. Namali Suraweera
Board of Study in Digital Learning: Dr. Anuradhi Welhenge
Board of Study in Multi-disciplinary Studies: Dr. W.V.A.D. Karunarathne
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Program Schedule IPRC 2021 - View
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