Higher study programs : Sri Lanka

MBA in e-Gov

Computing transcends boundaries, connecting diverse people and culture, and globalizes economies and work forces. The pivotal space arising from the convergence of information technology and the activities of public sector organizations need to be gapped through relevant human resource development programmes. The MBA in e-Governance programme conducted by the Computer Science and Engineering Department in collaboration with the ICT Agency is aimed of this.
The MBA in e-Governance programme is aimed at identify and fulfilling the requirements of the changing role of public sector institutions within a newly-emergent virtually-networked infrastructure.

Course Outline

A six semester (two year) part time degree program consisting of a common management core, an Information Technology core, an e-governance core, electives, and a compulsory research project. A total of 64 credits are required for completion.

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates applying for the MBA in e-Governance or PG Diploma in Business Administration specialising in e-Governance shall have

    The degree of Bachelor of Science of Engineering of the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka.
                            OR
    Any other recognized degree in a relevant field accepted by the Faculty and approval by the Senate.
                            OR
    The Associate Membership, Graduate ship (as appropriate) or equivalent of a recognized professional institute in a relevant field WITH a minimum of one year of appropriate experience after obtaining such membership acceptable to the Faculty and approval by the Senate. 
                            AND
    At least 2 years of relevant experience after having obtained the qualifications mentioned in (i), (ii) or (iii) above.

    Payment Structure

    1. Tuition Fee - For MBA Program Full Payment     RS. 300,000.00
                                   OR
             For MBA Program 1st installment    RS.150,000.00
        
             For MBA Program 2nd installment    RS.100,000.00

             For MBA Program 3rd installment    RS.50,000.00

    2. Tuition Fee - For MBA Postgraduate Diploma Program Full Payment     RS.225,000.00
                                               OR
            For MBA PG Diploma Program 1st installment        RS.125,000.00
            For MBA PG Diploma Program 2nd installment       RS.100,000.00

    Please note that above fees include Annual Academic Registration Fees, Semester Examination Fees and and a Library Deposit of 2,500.00.

Selection Criteria

The selection is conducted in two phases.

The first phase consists of an online selection test of 1 hour duration and an essay writing task of 30 minute duration to evaluate professional writing skills. Candidates who are successful in the first phase continue to the second phase.
The second phase consists of an interview of 5-10 minute duration by an interview panel of not less than 3 persons and a stand-up presentation to the interview panel on a topic given by the panel of 2 minutes duration.
The online selection test will consist of multiple-choice, short-answer and similar questions may include questions from following areas:

    * Current Affairs
    * General Knowledge
    * IQ
    * English Language
    * Mathematical Proficiency

Interview Date - To be informed

Performance Criteria and Academic Regulations

        *  Title of Award: Master of Business Administration
        *  Participation in the Academic Programme:

          At least 80% attendance is normally required in lectures, tutorials and other group based activities to be eligible to sit for examinations. Also participation is compulsory in all prescribed seminars and assignments, such as: tutorials, term papers, case studies, project activities.

         * Pass in the MBA:
          A candidate is deemed to have passed the MBA he/she has successfully completed the evaluation requirements in each of the components of the MBA degree programme content as given below:
          (a) The written examinations in all the course modules; and
          (b) The seminars; and
          (c) Assignments, term papers and other project based activities
          (d) The final project , or the Portfolio of smaller projects, where appropriate.
          AND
          (e)Collected a at least 64 credits  offered according to the curriculum approved by the Faculty and the Senate, out of which at least 40 credits are obtained from project- based activities

Interview Date - To be informed
Deadline for Application : 6th August 2010

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