The Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Management is the latest degree program of the Department of Commerce and Financial Management, University of Kelaniya. This program was introduced in 2014 (renamed as Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Management) to produce Commerce graduates fitting the suitable positions in the Accounting and Finance area in both public and corporate sectors under the rapidly changing economic environment local-ly and globally.
The introduction of the Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Management was a remarkable achievement of DCFM since it was the first time in introducing Financial Management specialization opportunities for Bachelor of Commerce students in the Sri Lankan University system. Although Financial Management and Accounting degree programs are available in the faculty, they are not open for the students of the Bachelor of Commerce degree program in the DCFM. Therefore, the Financial Management degree program fulfills the needs of students in the DCFM who intend to specialize in the Business Finance field. Finance is becoming one of the complex and critical functions in the overall management of any type of institution, business, and the individual. At the same time, Accounting is a more established profession in Sri Lanka.
The dual role of Business Finance provides students with an understanding of financial definitions, concepts, and relationships coupled with knowledge of the major concepts and practices of accounting. This unique combination of skills prepares students for a wide array of careers in Accounting and Finance positions in both corporate and public sectors. Thus, the Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Management could produce graduates who are able to synthesize knowledge of Commerce, Business Environment, and Finance along with skills to apply tools and techniques to solve complex business-related issues inclusive of those stemming from accounting and finance, appreciate lifelong learning, be adaptable with the right attitude, and contribute to the world sustainability with creativity and financial innovativeness.