Diploma in Business Management

This module introduces students to the foundational principles of financial accounting. It covers the accounting equation, double-entry bookkeeping, preparation of journals, ledgers, trial balance, and basic financial statements (Income Statement, Statement of Financial Position, and simple Cash Flow). Students will develop the ability to record day-to-day business transactions and understand the role of accounting in decision-making. The module also introduces key accounting concepts, assumptions, and the regulatory framework applicable in Sri Lanka.

This module examines the external and internal forces that shape business decision-making. It introduces key analytical frameworks for scanning and evaluating the business environment, alongside introductory micro- and macro-economic principles to understand how economic changes influence businesses. The module covers forms of business ownership, globalization and de-globalization, corporate social responsibility, business ethics, and the specific regulatory and business environment of Sri Lanka.

This module equips students with core marketing concepts and tools. It covers the marketing environment, consumer and organisational buying behaviour, segmentation, targeting, positioning, and the marketing mix. Students will learn how to conduct basic market research and develop simple marketing plans suitable for small and medium enterprises.

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to the behaviour of individuals and groups within organisations, with a strong focus on core Human Resource Management (HRM) practices. It explores how people are motivated, led, and managed to achieve organisational goals.

The module emphasises practical application of both OB theories and day-to-day HR processes in modern workplaces, with reference to Sri Lankan labour laws and cultural influences.

This module provides a comprehensive introduction to management theories and functions (planning, organising, leading, and controlling). Students study classical, behavioural, and contemporary approaches to management, decision-making models, organisational structures, and the role of managers in achieving organisational goals in dynamic environments.

This module develops professional written and oral communication skills required in business contexts. Students learn to write business letters, emails, reports, and proposals, as well as deliver effective presentations, participate in meetings and prompting AI tools appropriately. The academic practice component covers referencing (Harvard/APA), avoiding plagiarism, critical reading, and structuring academic assignments.

This practical module focuses on the effective use of Information and Communication Technology in modern business. Students develop hands-on skills in productivity tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and professional presentations, as well as prompt engineering for AI tools, effective use of search engines, and basic e-commerce/digital business concepts. The module also explores how ICT supports decision-making, collaboration, digital transformation in organizations, and addresses key issues in data security, privacy, and ethics in digital business environments.

This module fosters an entrepreneurial mindset and equips students with practical skills to ideate, launch, and manage a new venture. Students explore opportunity recognition, business model development (using the Business Model Canvas), feasibility analysis, basic financial planning, and legal requirements for setting up a business in Sri Lanka.

Emphasis is placed on personal branding, elevator pitching, and professional development to build individual entrepreneurial identity, distinct from general business communication skills (e.g., focusing on self-promotion via platforms like TikTok, grooming for investor pitches, and etiquette in startup networking). The module culminates in a hands-on group project where students launch a mini-business, such as a market stall or online venture.