Master of Business Studies - MBS 2026

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Introduction

The Master of Business Studies (MBS) is a one-year programme that comprises of nine taught modules and an independent study. The programme is specially designed for those with modest work experience seeking to engage in postgraduate studies with a view of career enhancement in business or management. This course provides a broad introduction to key aspects of business and gives an excellent preparations for a career in management. It combines the theory and practice of management. It involves the participant in a demanding process of personal and managerial development, providing them with opportunities to reflect upon existing behavior and attitudes using business and management concepts.

This creates immense opportunities for the participant for their career enhancement as it fulfils the present expectations of employers in the private sector who demand qualifications and training beyond the basic degree particularly under liberalized economic policies in Sri Lanka. The success of industrial and commercial enterprises under these economic policies is heavily dependent on efficient business management. The MBS is expected to bridge the gap between the academic knowledge gained during a first degree, and the management needs in the currently competitive business arena. Graduates who have performed well in their degree courses will now have the opportunity to improve their practical skills, including their use of English. This course incorporates, management related subjects, language learning and a period of internship in a business firm thereby enabling participants to enhance their competitiveness in the labor market.

Admission Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution in Business Studies/ Management; OR
• Any other Bachelor’s degree, with prior learning /work experience in Business Studies/ Management; OR
• Postgraduate Diploma (SLQF 8) from a recognized university/ institution or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Faculty Board and the Senate with prior learning/ work experience in Business Studies/ Management; OR
• Professional qualification in Business Studies/ Management from a recognized professional body which is acceptable to the Faculty Board and Senate with prior learning/ work experience in Business Studies/ Management; OR
• Completion of NVQ Level 7 (Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in SLQF) with relevant work experience in Business Studies/ Management as determined by the Faculty Board and Senate; AND
• A good knowledge of English language and satisfactory performance at a selection test and/ or selection interview.

How to Apply

Applications can be downloaded from the faculty website (fgs.cmb.ac.lk). Duly completed application form, certified copies of National Identity Card, birth certificate, relevant educational and professional qualifications, and work experience (if any) along with a scanned copy of the payment slip (of application processing fee) should be submitted via Apply Online weblink. (All above documents should be submitted as one PDF document.) Application fee LKR 3000 (Local students) or 40 USD (Foreign students) (non-refundable) can be paid using the code 318042300003 as the reference number at any Peoples' Bank branch or using our online payment portal (pay.cmb.ac.lk),

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Completed application form and the photocopies of above mentioned original certified documents along with the payment slip should also be sent through the registered post to reach the Deputy Registrar, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, No 35/30. Prof. Stanley Wijesundara Mawatha, Colombo 07. Please mention the programme name on the left side of the envelope. Apply on or before 05th March 2026.

Your Investment

Course Fee for Local Students - LKR 275,000/= (can pay the programme fee in two (02) installements)

Course Fee for Foreign Students - 3,667 USD

Course Module

Semester 1

MBS 6101 – Management Theory & Practices
MBS 6102 – Managerial Economics
MBS 6103 – Quantitative Analysis for Business
MBS 6104 – Accounting & Finance
MBS 6105 – Research Methods

 Semester II

MBS 6201 – Marketing Management
MBS 6202 – Strategic Management
MBS 6203 – International Business Environment
MBS 6204 – Human Resource Management
MBS 6205 – Independent Study

Note: The final examinations will be conducted via on site.

Visit our website for more information: https://fgs.cmb.ac.lk/course/mbs_onsite/

Send Inquiry

Your inquiry will be sent directly to the institute. A copy will also be emailed to you for your records.