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Finance Profession

Into the Future

Business School To better serve diverse learner needs, Business School offerings have been categorized into
Segmentation the following segments:
E Master’s Programmes
E Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
E Professional Development & Short Courses
E Certificate Programmes
E Executive Education
E Workshops & Masterclasses
E Corporate Training Programmes

Launch of New Introducing the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA), with the
Programme inaugural batch commencing in 2025.

Programme The curriculum revamp of the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Finance & Strategy and will
Enhancements launch the inaugural batch of the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management in 2025.

Advancements in Data The Advanced Certificate in Data Analytics curriculum has been revised to incorporate
Analytics Generative AI & Machine Learning, ensuring students receive the most up-to-date content. The
next batch will commence in 2025.

Introducing New Launching in 2025, these cutting-edge programmes are designed to equip professionals with
Short Courses in AI for essential AI skills for the evolving financial and business landscape.
Finance Professionals
& Business/Digital
Economy

International CXO Scheduled for July 2025, this premier event will brings together thought leaders, industry
Forum – CA Sri Lanka experts, and professionals to explore contemporary business strategies. With BCG as the
in Collaboration with strategic knowledge partner, the forum will address key challenges and opportunities in today’s
Boston Consulting dynamic business environment.
Group (BCG)

Key Performance Highlights IT Faculty
E 12 sessions - jointly with The IT Faculty of CA Sri Lanka offers a comprehensive array of educational
ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter opportunities designed to equip professionals with essential skills in Information
Technology (IT). In addition to hosting workshops and courses in collaboration with
E 4 batches - Risk and Cyber industry partners like Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Sri
Security Fundamentals Lanka Chapter, the faculty extends its reach through paid short courses on specialized
topics.
E 2 batches - Xero accounting
& 1 session on ERP These courses facilitated by the IT Faculty feature expert instruction from external
resource personnel.
E 2 batches - DISSCA, jointly
with ICA India Diploma in Information Systems Security Control & Audit (DISSCA)
A flagship programme of the IT Faculty is the Diploma in Information Systems Security
Control & Audit (DISSCA), conducted jointly with The Institute of Chartered Accountants
of Sri Lanka and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India that was established
in 2003. Since 2019, the DISSCA programme has transitioned to an online platform,
enabling participants to earn a recognized IT Diploma conveniently from any location.
This diploma is specially designed for Chief Financial Officers, Chief Information Officers,
Managers, Controllers, Accountants, Compliance Officers & Internal Auditors who work
for Corporates and Government Institutions and IT Auditors in Practice.