Microeconomics is an introductory course in the theory of markets with relevant applications to business, social and individual issues. This course introduces economic analysis of individual, business, and industry choices in the market economy. Topics include; the price mechanism, demand and supply, optimizing economic behavior, costs and revenue, market structures, factor markets, and market failure. It also provides introductory analysis of the role of governments in seeking to ensure the efficient operation of markets.
Financial accounting is the field of accountancy concerned with the preparation of financial statements for decision makers, such as stockholders, suppliers, banks, employees, government agencies, owners, and other stakeholders. Financial accounting is used to prepare accounting information for people outside the organization or not involved in the day-to-day running of the company.
In short, financial accounting is the process of summarizing financial data taken from an organization's accounting records and publishing in the form of annual (or more frequent) reports for the benefit of people outside the organization. Financial accounting is governed by both local and international accounting standards. However, with the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) in 2012 local accounting standards are now same as international accounting standards.
This course, introduces students to basic mathematical principles, laws and rules that are necessary to develop an overview of application capabilities of the subject matter in the field of business and economics. Business Mathematics course begins with brief review of arithmetic and algebra. It also covers functions, differentiation, partial derivatives, integration, and mathematics of finance. The course also includes the applications of differentiation and integration in business and economics.
This is an introductory course on basic concepts and theoretical foundations of Management. This is very diverse field, which integrate knowledge and techniques from varies other disciplines like sociology, psychology, anthropology, mathematics, and engineering. Therefore understanding Management requires an interdisciplinary thought process. Management with its own set of knowledge and line of thinking. It is fundamental theorem of learning that “one will understand something new on the basis of what he knows at the moment’’ hence it is necessary to understand basic concepts of any subject if one is to learn advanced theories and concepts.
The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of Commercial law relating to commercial sector including the company Law. The basic principles of commercial law which are vital for day today commercial transactions are incorporated in the syllabus. Along with an introduction to legal system and court system in Sri Lanka this preliminary level course includes Contract law, Property law, Delict law, Labour law, Intellectual property law and Company law.
This is an introductory level course consisting of both basic theory and practice relating to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). This course emphasis on ICT principles, use of ICT and role of ICT in knowledge economy. The module includes: Introduction, Computer hardware and software, Computer network and Internet, Information systems, E-business and, social and ethical issues in information systems.
- Lecturer: Ms.Thamali Chandrasiri
- Lecturer: Nilantha Prasad
- Lecturer: Mr. PHAB Shantha
- Lecturer: Ms. K.P.K.H. Silva
This is a non-credit elementary course on professional communication in English, commencing at a fairly basic level and touching upon the fundamentals of language. A pre-intermediate level of language proficiency would be adequate for a student to enroll in the course. This course seeks to develop all four language competencies in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in relation to business communication. In addition, grammar and vocabulary are also extensively discussed.