Department of Finance
Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies
University of Kelaniya
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"A" Graded Department of Finance for Quality
"A" Graded Department of Finance for Quality
The Department of Finance (Dfin) has become the most progressive and diverse Finance Department in the National University System. The Department addresses the gaps in the financial services industry offering four degree programmes in the streams of Finance, Banking, Insurance and Financial Engineering.
The Department of Finance (Dfin) has become the most progressive and diverse Finance Department in the National University System. The Department addresses the gaps in the financial services industry offering four degree programmes in the streams of Finance, Banking, Insurance and Financial Engineering.
Departmental Honors
The Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, is pleased to announce the promotion of Prof. Susima Weligamage to the position of Senior Professor.
The Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, is pleased to announce the promotion of Prof. Susima Weligamage to the position of Senior Professor.
Heartiest congratulations Prof. R.P.C. Ranjani on receiving the prestigious title of Emeritus Professor!
Heartiest congratulations Prof. R.P.C. Ranjani on receiving the prestigious title of Emeritus Professor!
The Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya is elated to announce that Dr. Ruwani Fernando, Head/Department of Finance has been promoted to the post of Professor.
The Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya is elated to announce that Dr. Ruwani Fernando, Head/Department of Finance has been promoted to the post of Professor.
We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as the Chairman of People's Bank.
We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as the Chairman of People's Bank.
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News and Events
The Department of Finance of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, successfully hosted the 14th Students’ Research Symposium (SRS) on November 6, 2025.
The Department of Finance, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, proudly launched the Coaching and Mentoring Programme on August 5, 2025, as part of the Young Professionals Programme initiative.
The Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, proudly signed two Memoranda of Understanding on 14th August 2025 with KPMG Sri Lanka and First Capital Asset Management Limited, marking a significant milestone in strengthening academic–industry collaboration.
The Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, signed a landmark MoU with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on July 3rd at CBSL, aiming to collaboratively promote financial literacy across the country.
Financial literacy plays a pivotal role in driving inclusive growth and sustainable economic development. Recognizing this national priority, the Centre for Financial Literacy (CFL) of the Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), conducted a highly impactful 4-day residential Training of Trainers (ToT) programme on 19th May to 22nd May at Hotel Renuka, Colombo.
Team A and B from the Department of Finance, University of Kelaniya, have emerged as winners in the Asia-Pacific Sub-Regional Round of the CFA Institute Research Challenge 2024/25, competing against top teams from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
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