Colombo University launches new Economics programs

The Department of Economics, University of Colombo will inaugurate postgraduate and extension programs of 2015 on Saturday, March 7 at 10.00 am at the New Arts Theatre of the University, Head of the Department, Prof. Ven. W. Wimalaratana said.

Country Director, World Bank for Sri Lanka and Maldives, Ms. Francoise Clottes will be the chief guest.

A lecture on "Fall of the West and Rise of Asia: Where is Sri Lanka?" will be delivered by Prof. of Economics of Colombo University Sirimal Abeyratne.At present, the Department of Economics offers PhD and MPhil degree programs in Economics, three Masters degree programs in Economics, Financial Economics, and Tourism, and two Postgraduate Diplomas in Economic Development, and Tourism and Hotel Management, and three Diplomas in Business and Financial Economics, Travel and Tourism Economics and Micro Finance. The academic year 2015, has attracted over 450 students to the programs.The Department extends its invitation to the public who need to make a prior reservation, on 011-2502722 or email to [email protected].