University of Colombo Courses

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.

1 year long

Certificate Course in Patent Law

The course is ideal for commercial/corporate/intellectual property lawyers, managers, and professionals who are interested in learning the theoretical and practical aspects of Patent Law as well as Patent drafting.

30 hours long

Higher Diploma in Human Rights Studies (HDHRS) - 2023 - Online Mode

University of Colombo

Duration - One year, Weekend Programme, Medium of Instructions - English. Application form can be downloaded from the Faculty website.

1 year long

Masters in Public Administration and Management - MPA&M - 2022/23 Online

University of Colombo

Candidates can follow the lectures from their place of work or residence and they are not required to come to the University.

1 year long

Masters in Labour Relations and Human Resource Management - MLRHRM 2022/23

University of Colombo

MLRHRM is a distinctive and innovative program which provides the opportunity to gain knowledge, analyze and appreciate labor relations and human resource management related issues with a special focus on how labor relations and HRM fits with broader societal and economic development aspects.

1 year long

Masters in Information Systems Management - MISM 2023

University of Colombo

Masters in Information Systems Management (MISM) program is intended to provide the opportunity for professionals/executives to increase their breadth and depth of knowledge and qualifications in information systems processes and information resource management.

2 years long

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies - PGDip (Dev St) 2022/23 - Online Mode

University of Colombo

Candidates can follow the lectures from their place of work or residence and they are not required to come to the University. Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 8 Number of Credits: 25 Medium of Instructions: English

one year long

Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy (MPhil/PhD) 2023

University of Colombo

Duration: MPhil – 2 years minimum PhD – 3 years minimum SLQF Level: MPhil – SLQF Level 11 PhD – SLQF Level 12 Medium of Instructions: English Lectures: Weekend

2 years or 3 years long

Master of Development Studies - MDS 2023

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekends Programme SLQF level: 9 Number of Credits: 30 Medium of Instructions: English

one year long

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management - PGDip (Busi Mgmt) 2022/23

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 8 Number of Credits: 26 Medium of Instructions: English Onsite Lectures

01 year long

Executive Diploma in Human Rights - EDHR (Sinhala & Tamil Medium) 2022/2023 - Online

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 3 Number of Credits: 30 Medium of Instructions: Selected candidates can follow either in Sinhala or Tamil medium.

01 year long

Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies - PGDip (Dev St) 2022/23

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 8 Number of Credits: 25 Medium of Instructions: English

01 year long

Executive Diploma in Business Administration - EDBA

University of Colombo

Embark on your higher education with an internationally reputed university. Undisputed record over 35 Years. An experienced panel of lecturers. Coverage of core managerial functions to enhance managerial competence.

1 year long

Postgraduate Diploma in Japanese Studies - PgDJS 2022/23

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 8 Number of Credits: 25 Medium of Instructions: English

one year long

Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Relations and Human Resource Management - PG Dip (LRHRmgt) 2022/23

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 8 Number of Credits: 25 Medium of Instructions: English

one year long

Masters in Conflict and Peace Studies - MCPS 2022/23

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 9 Number of Credits: 30 Medium of Instructions: English

one year long

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management - PGDip (Busi Mgmt) 2022/23 - Online Mode

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 8 Number of Credits: 26 Medium of Instructions: English

one year long

Postgraduate Diploma in Conflict and Peace Studies - (PGDipCPS) 2022/23

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme (Saturday) SLQF level: 8 Number of Credits: 25 Medium of Instructions: English

one year long

Master of Regional Development and Planning - MRDP 2022/23

University of Colombo

Duration: One year Weekend Programme SLQF level: 9 Number of Credits: 30 Medium of Instructions: English

one year long

BSc (External) in Electronics and Automation Technologies

University of Colombo

Main objective of the BSc (External) in Electronics and Automation Technologies degree programme is to provide key analytical and technical competencies through the study of essentials in Electronics and Information Technology.

3 years long

BSc (External) in Financial Engineering

University of Colombo

BSc in Financial Engineering (external) degree programme focuses on creating new financial strategies and tools used to forecast financial trends, develop financial instruments / models and establish new methods.

3 years long

Diploma in Human Resource Management - DHRM

University of Colombo

Human Resources Management has become an extensively sought after area of study among individuals of various disciplines. Further, this course focuses on both private and public sector employees.

1 year long

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Colombo

The revised MBA programmes are in compliance with the Sri Lanka Qualification Framework. You have the opportunity to customize your learning by choosing from four options (coursework, business skill project, research paper and thesis) and a wide range of courses.

2 years long

Diploma in Computer-based Accounting & Information Systems

University of Colombo

Be equipped with E-Accounting tools and receive a working knowledge and skills in the accounting field.. Follow DCAIS and obtain a UGC recognized Diploma from the University of Colombo.

1 year long

Diploma in Marketing

University of Colombo

To be a professional marketer with the no 1 university in Sri Lanka. Highly qualified panel of lectures. Exceptional learning opportunities and interactive learning experience.

1 year long

Certificate in English for Tourism & Hospitality Management

University of Colombo

English for Tourism & Hospitality Management Executives (ETHME) is a skill based certificate course designed specifically for tourism professionals. Lessons are based on real life situations of tourism and hospitality contexts. The programme will be conducted by a well qualified teaching faculty.

4 months long

Certificate in Travel & Tourism & Hospitality Management

University of Colombo

The University of Colombo (UOC) and SriLankan Aviation College (SLAC) in partnership with Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka (TAASL) brings you a unique industry interactively And professionally recognized academic program.

6 months long

Diploma in Travel Tourism Economics and Hotel Management

University of Colombo

The DTTEHM is a multi-disciplinary diploma level programme. It is specially designed to respond for the increasing demand for multi-skilled travel and tourism professionals who are able to take responsibility for a wide range of complex industry processes.

1 year long

Ph.D Degree Program in Sociology

University of Colombo

The Department of Sociology offers the PhD degree as research degree subject to the general entry and prequalification criteria for such courses mandated by the University of Colombo.

Certificate Course in Disaster Risk Management (DRM)

University of Colombo

This course helps in strengthening of the capacity of individuals to reduce the impact of disasters through enhancing their knowledge and skills to promote and adopt disaster reduction practices as an integral part of the development process at community, national, sub-regional and regional levels.

80 hours long

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

University of Colombo

Candidates can follow the lectures from their place of work or residence and they are not required to come to the University.

1 year long