Professor (Dr.) Gunawardana, T.S.L.W.
Head of the Department
Welcome to the Department of Business Management at the University of Ruhuna.
As a leading academic department within one of Sri Lanka’s most respected universities, we are deeply committed to maintaining and enhancing academic quality in all aspects of our teaching, learning, and research. Our programmes are designed to meet both national priorities and global standards, ensuring that our graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in a dynamic and competitive business environment..
Academic excellence is achieved through a well-structured curriculum that integrates theory with real-world application. We emphasize critical thinking, innovation, and ethical business practices, enabling our students to become responsible professionals and future leaders. Our dedicated academic staff actively engage in research and industry collaboration, ensuring that teaching remains current, relevant, and impactful.
At the Department of Business Management, quality assurance is embedded in our culture. We regularly review and update our academic programmes in line with the guidelines of the University Grants Commission Sri Lanka and other recognized quality assurance frameworks. Continuous improvement, stakeholder feedback, and benchmarking against best practices guide our efforts to uphold high academic standards.
We are also committed to creating a supportive and student-centered learning environment that fosters intellectual growth, creativity, and lifelong learning. Through academic mentoring, co- curricular activities, and industry engagement, we aim to provide a holistic educational experience.
We invite you to join us at the University of Ruhuna and be part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in business education..
Academic Staff
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Gunawardana T.S.L.W., (Dr.) (Prof.) PhD (Bodo, Norway), MSc (Agder, Norway), BBA(Ruh, SL) Professor
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Madhavi Wijesekara (Ms.) BBA (Ruh, SL), Reading for MSc (SJP, SL) Lecturer (Probationary)
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Madushanka, D.M.T. BSc (RJT, SL), Reading for MSSc (Kel, SL) Lecturer (Probationary)
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Rohan Laksiri W.M., (Mr.)
MSc (Agder, Norway), PDBA (Ruh, SL), BBA (Ruh, SL), Reading for PhD (Agder, Norway) Lecturer
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Weerakkody, W.A.S.S. BSc (SJP, SL), Reading for MSc (SJP, SL) Lecturer (Probationary) |
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Samantha Kumara P.A.P., (Dr.) (Prof.)
PhD (Wuhan, China), MBA (Col, SL), BBA (Ruh, SL) Professor
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