It is with immense pleasure that I welcome the fourth intake of the Faculty of Business of the University of Moratuwa.
Understanding the present and potential human resource requirements pertaining to the uprising trends in the financial services field in both locally and international, Department of Industrial Management (IM) proposed Financial Services Management (FSM) as a novel specialization to the portfolio of Faculty of Business (FOB), University of Moratuwa in 2020. Catering to the divergent demands of the modern-day financial and accounting industry, FSM is fully geared to produce academically sound, self-confident, flexible, highly employable, internationally recognized, and high quality graduates who are readily employable soon after the graduation.
FSM differs in content from a “general finance” degree offered by other state and private universities because of the emphasis on technology, innovation, and global financial trends within the course. By including a significant component of service management and marketing modules, it is expected that graduates will be able to gain a holistic view about the provisioning of high-quality services in the financial services industry. This collaboration brings novelty and competitive advantage in the process of knowledge dissemination to all stakeholders of the FOB.
During the study at the IM department, the students will be encouraged to get hands-on experience in the corporate world through internship projects with reputed organizations. In the curriculum, students are encouraged to take up mini projects to supplement theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Students will also undertake assignments benefiting local industries, dealing with local problems, enabling them to understand the relevance of working in a group and also help them realize the finer aspects and importance of teamwork.
The syllabus of FSM will strike a balance between professional knowledge and personal skills. We are confident that our curriculum will enable the overall development of budding managers to come up with the expectations of the corporate world. The curriculum is taught by a distinguished faculty combining academic excellence and real-world experience with dedication and commitment.
As you set out on the incredible journey that will help to shape the thinkers, workers, citizens, and difference-makers you are destined to be, I want you to know that the entire University community is here to support, sustain, and encourage you as you commit to study at FOB. We could not be more privileged to welcome you into this vibrant learning community. It is you who make us what we are, and we look forward to the fresh ideas and energy you bring to the Faculty and our Department.
I invite you to be a part of our journey towards being a world-class centre of excellence in education, training, and research.
Dr. Thesara V.P. Jayawardane
Head – Department of Industrial Management