This course unit is designed to provide interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in economics, management and quantitative techniques applicable in the decision making process. This covers topics such as introduction to managerial economics, demand estimation, demand forecasting, application of the theory of production and cost analysis, optimization, decision making under imperfect markets and pricing practices and strategies.
- Trainer: Prof. Sumudu Perera
This course unit aims to ensure that students have acquired a sound knowledge of the strategic management process in an organization. Assessing the competitive environment, interacting with the competitive environment, evaluation of options, planning and appraisal and implementation of strategic plans are the key areas covered in this course.
- Trainer: Mr. Alexander Pradeep
This course is aimed to provide students with an understanding of how individuals and teams behave within organizations. The topics discussed are: approaches to management within organizations, interdisciplinary nature of studying organizations, managerial behavior and effectiveness, approaches to leadership, work motivation, organizational culture, groups and team work and organizational change.
- Trainer: Prof. Samantha Kaluarachchi
The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques of providing assurance services as per the Companies Act of Sri Lanka and other forms of assurance. The main areas included in this course are; planning an assurance engagement, accounting and internal control systems, audit working papers and evidence and professional ethics.
- Trainer: Mr. Chiranga Perera