The Department of Commerce and Financial Management (DCFM) is the founder of Commerce and  Management education at the University of Kelaniya and offers courses since 1976. Its streamlined courses, teaching and research are aligned with the requirements of industry and community and conducts five degree programmes including one master programme. DCFM has so far produced more than 4000 graduates and most of them are in the forefront of managerial ranks in both public and private sector establishments. The department is fully-fledged with both physical and human capital to provide a cutting edge learning experience to its stakeholders. As demonstrated in its history, DCFM is committed to provide different courses to meet the requirements of the economy as a leader in business education. Accordingly, DCFM proposes the “Diploma in Business” in order to cater the needs of some identified knowledge seekers who have been deprived from the university education. Since national universities can absorb only a very small percentage from the Advanced Level qualified students, a majority of the school leavers are left behind without having an opportunity to study at a university. Further, the employment market seeks enterprising young individuals who possess a good background in business knowledge to recruit in their junior level positions. Moreover, it is required to provide educational opportunities to the owners of micro enterprises and would-be entrepreneurs to grasp business knowledge in order to run and start their businesses successfully and to create an enterprising culture in the nation.

DCFM views that the existing educational system has not adequately addressed the requirements of these concerned parties. Thus, the department intends to fulfill this requirement by offering “Diploma in Business” providing with a leading edge learning environment to its students. The Diploma’s holistic approach is to foster sound business knowledge among its learners and to help the national economy.

Course Structure

Semester I
Course Code	Course Title	Course Status	Credits
DIPB 01014	Management & Operations	Compulsory	4
DIPB 01024	Economics for Business	Compulsory	4
DIPB 01034	Communication for Business	Compulsory	4
Semester  II
Course Code	Course Title	Course Status	Credits
DIPB 02014	Marketing & Strategy	Compulsory	4
DIPB 02024	Basic Accounting for Business	Compulsory	4
DIPB 02034	Managing People & Organization	Compulsory	4
DIPB 02046	Entrepreneurship & Business Plan	Compulsory	6