This programme is designed for construction industry professionals to gain extensive knowledge in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, while adopting a broad generic approach. The programme is conducted by a team of highly experienced university lecturers and professionals in the industry. This is a part time fee levying programme carefully designed to appeal to the industry's top achievers. The objective is to enable qualified and experienced professionals to participate in a programme leading to the award of the University's M.Sc. degree in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution. The programme has rich blend of participants consisting of various professionals in the construction industry.
COURSE STRUCTURE
The degree programmes are structured in such a way as to encourage independence in student learning and the integration of diverse material. The programme continues to adopt a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods such as lectures, seminars, guest lectures, end semester examinations and assignments.
M.Sc. in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution is a five semester part-time programme consisting of eighteen compulsory modules including research dissertation. Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution is a three semester part-time course consisting of sixteen compulsory modules.
CREDIT REQUIREMENT
40 - Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
60 - M.Sc. in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
DURATION
12 Months - Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
24 Months - Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
Medium of instruction is English.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
FirstYear: The students will follow a lecture series including assignments (12 hours of contact time per week) which are designed to be intensive but scheduled to suit the busy schedule of the working professional.
Second Year: The students will undertake the writing of a dissertation in a significant area selected in the field of construction law and dispute resolution under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the programme coordinator.
PROGRAM DELIVERY AND SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS
Lectures of the programme will be conducted on every Friday (4.00pm – 7.00pm) and Saturday (8.00 am to 7.30 pm).
Standard mode of program delivery and conduct of examinations will be done physically at the University of Moratuwa. However, under extreme conditions prevailing in the country it may be changed to online delivery and online exams.
MODULE BREAKDOWN
| Module code | Module Title | Credit Value |
| Year 1 | ||
| BE5417 | Construction Industry and Practice | 4 |
| BE5418 | Legal Systems and Methods | 3 |
| BE5419 | Law of Contract | 3 |
| BE5420 | Construction Procurement | 3 |
| BE5421 | Contract Administration | 3 |
| BE5422 | Dispute Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods | 3 |
| BE5423 | Construction Negligence and Public Rights | 3 |
| BE5424 | Planning and Development Law | 3 |
| BE5425 | Claims Management | 3 |
| BE5426 | Dispute Adjudication and Arbitration | 3 |
| BE5427 | Business and Industrial Law | 3 |
| BE5428 | Project Financing and Risk Management | 3 |
| BE5429 | Project Study | 3 |
| Year 2 | ||
| BE6403 | Research Methodology | 4 |
| BE6404 | Dissertation | 16 |
ELIGIBILITY
The selection of students to the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution leading to Master of Science in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution will be made by the Department of Building Economics, in accordance with one of the following extended eligibility requirements, approved by the Senate
- An Honours Bachelor’s degree of the University of Moratuwa, related to construction and built environment AND a minimum of one (01) year relevant experience after the effective date of the degree,
OR
- Any other four (04) years Honours Bachelor’s degree related to construction and built environment AND a minimum of one (01) year relevant experience after the effective date of the degree,
OR
- Any other three (03) years Bachelor’s degree related to construction and built environment AND a minimum of two (02) years relevant experience after the effective date of the degree,
OR
- Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute related to construction and built environment, obtained through an academic route AND a minimum of two (02) years relevant experience after the effective date of obtaining the recognized category of membership.
The recognition of the institution, the relevancy of the field and experience required for eligibility shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications for the 2022 intake is now closed. Thank you for considering our programme, and we hope you will consider applying to join us in the next academic year.
COURSE FEES
The Course fee for the first academic year and second academic year are Rs.225,000/- and Rs.125,000/- respectively. The registration fee per semester is Rs.1,500/- (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-). In addition a non refundable deposit of Rs.2,000/- (for library facilities) and an examination fee of Rs.500/- is payable at the registration.
The course fees for the local and overseas students are given below. Local fees are applicable to Sri Lankan nationals who resides in Sri Lanka. Overseas fees are applicable to Foreign nationals who currently resides in Sri Lanka under long term visa or to Foreign nationals who are willing to stay in Sri Lanka during the course of study under long term student or any other type of visa category.
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Local Students |
Overseas Students |
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Course Fee – First Academic Year |
Rs.225,000/- |
US$2,000 + Rs.225,000/- |
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Course Fee – Second Academic Year |
Rs.125,000/- |
US$2,000 + Rs.125,000/- |
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Registration Fee |
Rs. 1,500/- per semester (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-). |
Rs. 1,500/- per semester (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-). |
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Examination Fee (payable at the registration) |
Rs.500/- Per annum |
Rs.500/- Per annum |
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Library deposit |
Refundable - Rs.2,500/- per book (up to a max. 6 books) Non-Refundable – Rs. 2,000/- |
Refundable - Rs.2,500/- per book (up to a max. 6 books) Non-Refundable – Rs. 2,000/- |
| Module charges from PG research students | Rs.5,000/- per credit |
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APPLICATOIN ENQUIRES
Applications for the next intake will be called from mid 2023. Any inquiries should be forwarded to Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake, the Programme-Director: ysandanayake@uom.lk
For any clarifications regarding applications and related matters please contact Mr. Waruna Vidya Adikari on 0705325760 or 0112650301 (Ext: 7213) or 0112650738. Email: msc-clndr@uom.lk
DOWNLOAD IMPORTANT FORMS
Important forms for existing students can be downloaded from the following link
https://uom.lk/becon/postgraduate-programe/important-downloads
COURSE TEAM
Programme Director
Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD (UK)
Lecturing Faculty:
Prof. (Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD (UK)
Ch.QS. Prof. (Mrs.) Kanchana Perera
BSc (QS) (Hons), MPhil, FIQSSL, AIQS, ICEECA
Ch.QS. Indunil Seneviratne
BSc (QS) (Hons), MSc (Const. Mgt.)-US, FIQSSL
Ch.QS Suranga Jayasena
BSc (QS) (Hons), MSc (Building), AIQSSL
Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratna
BSc (QS) (Hons), MBA(UK), RICS PM Diploma(UK), AIQSSL,MRICS, ACI Arb, EDA(UK)
Ch.QS Dr.(Mrs.) Thanuja Ramachandra
BSc (QS) (Hons), MPhil (SL), PhD (NZ), AIQSSL
Prof. (Mrs.) Nayanathara De Silva
BSc (Eng) (Hons), MSc (Building) Singapore, PhD (SL)
Prof. (Mrs.) Udayangani Kulatunga
BSc (QS) Hons, PhD (UK), FHEA (UK), PGCAP (UK)
Dr. (Mrs.) Sachie Gunathilake
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD (UK)
Mr. Mahesh Abeynayake
LLB (Hons), LLM (Colombo), MPhil (Moratuwa)
Attorney-at-Law & Notary Public
Ch.QS Dr. (Mrs.) Anuradha Waidyasekara
BSc (QS) (Hons), MSc (Civil Eng), PhD (SL), AIQSSL, AAIQS, SEDA(UK)
Dr. (Mrs.) Chandhani Hadiwattege
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD(SL), SEDA (UK)
Dr. KAK Devapriya
BSc (QS) (Hons), PhD (Hongkong)
Dr. (Mrs.) Menaha Thayaparan
BSc (QS) Hons, PhD (UK)
Mrs. Piumi Dissanayake
BSc (FM) (Hons), MPhil, SEDA (UK), GREENSL®AP
Dr. (Ms.) Pournima Sridarran
BSc (FM) (Hons), PhD (UK), MIFMSL
Mrs. Harshini Mallawarachchi
BSc (FM) (Hons), MPhil (SL). Reading PhD (SL/Australia), SEDA (UK)
Dr. Ashan Senel Asmone
BSc (FM) (Hons.), PhD (Building) Singapore, MEM, AMIFMSL, GreenSL AP
VISITING STAFF
The skills offered by the permanent staff are complimented and supported by a team of visiting staff including members of other Universities and leading practitioners from industry.
ENQUIRIES
Prof.(Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake
Programme Director
M.Sc. in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Programme
Department of Building Economics
University of Moratuwa
Tel: +94-1-2650301 (Ext: 7201 or 7200) or +94-1-2650738
Fax: +94-1-2650738
E-mail: ysandanayake@uom.lk
Mr. Waruna Vidya Adikari
Programme Assistant
M.Sc. in Construction Law & Dispute Resolution Programme
Department of Building Economics
University of Moratuwa
Tel: 0705325760 / 0112650301 (Ext: 7251)
Email:msc-clndr@uom.lk