Jayampathi E.K., (Dr.)

Head of the Department

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship. Our department stands as a dynamic hub for fostering innovation, creativity, and responsible leadership — preparing future business innovators and entrepreneurs who will make a positive impact on society.

At the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, we believe that education is more than just delivering knowledge; it is about igniting passion, developing skills, and instilling a strong entrepreneurial mindset. Our curricula are designed to blend theory with practice, offering our undergraduates valuable experiential opportunities along with a strong conceptual framework to pursue their own entrepreneurial ventures in future. Through case studies, internships, workshops, and community service initiatives, we enable our students to apply their entrepreneurial knowledge to solve real-world problems and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

The department is home to a team of exceptionally qualified academics, including professors, PhD, and master’s degree holders, who bring extensive expertise and a rich blend of research and industry experience into their teaching. Our academic staff members are passionate about mentoring the next generation of business leaders and innovators, guiding them toward both intellectual depth and practical readiness for their future endeavors.

Additionally, we are deeply committed to community service and engaged scholarships extending our expertise to empower our stakeholders and foster a culture of entrepreneurship within and outside the university.

We invite you to explore our programs, collaborate with us, and become a passionate member of our growing community of innovators, thinkers, and leaders.University of Ruhuna as your academic home.