PhD in Management Programme 2027 – University of Sri Jayewardenepura

The Faculty of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has invited applications for the PhD in Management Programme – Academic Year 2027.
The programme has a duration of three years, and applicants must satisfy at least one of the specified postgraduate admission criteria.
⚡ Quick Information
🏛️ Institution: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
🏢 Conducted by: Faculty of Graduate Studies
🎓 Programme: PhD in Management
📅 Academic Year: 2027
⏳ Duration: Three Years
💰 Course Fee: Rs. 300,000 per annum
🧾 Application Fee: Rs. 3,000
🌐 Application Method: Online
🔴 Closing Date: 30 September 2026
English Notice

Eligibility for Registration
Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following admission criteria:
Entry Route 1
A Master of Philosophy degree in Management or a management-related discipline.
Entry Route 2
A Master’s degree in Management or a management-related discipline.
Entry Route 3
A Master’s degree or higher degree in any field from a recognized university, together with a minimum of three years of managerial-level work experience.
Programme Duration
The duration of the PhD in Management Programme is:
⏳ Three years
The official page does not specify whether the programme is conducted online, physically or through a blended arrangement.
Course Fee
The programme fee is:
💰 Rs. 300,000 per annum
This is an annual fee and should not be presented as the total fee for the complete three-year programme.
Application Fee
Applicants must pay:
🧾 Rs. 3,000
The application fee may be paid:
- Online using a Visa or MasterCard; or
- At any People’s Bank branch.
Each applicant will receive a unique account number during the application process. Account numbers issued for previous advertisements must not be reused.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official Faculty of Graduate Studies enrolment portal.
🌐 Apply Online – Official Application Portal
Applicants should also follow the concept-paper format provided with the official advertisement.
Closing Date
🔴 30 September 2026
Contact Details
Programme Coordinator
Snr. Prof. Lalitha Fernando
Coordinator – PhD in Management Programme
- 📧 phdfmsc@sjp.ac.lk
- ☎️ 011 280 3976
- 📱 071 828 9575
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Ms. Kumudu / Ms. Upekshi
- 📧 bosmgt.fgs@sjp.ac.lk
- ☎️ 011 288 1553
Official Source
University of Sri Jayewardenepura – Official Programme Notice
Source Note:This information has been prepared with reference to the official advertisement and relevant institutional sources. Applicants are advised to verify all details from the official source before applying.
