Welcome to Department of Economics
With a legacy dating back to 1959, our department has consistently produced highly skilled graduates for over six decades. We are dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that equips students with both subject-specific knowledge and essential soft skills, preparing them for success in diverse career paths.
Our department offers a diverse range of courses designed to foster a deep understanding of economics under two study programs: Economics and Financial Economics. These programs combine theoretical foundations with practical applications, empowering our students to excel in various professional fields. Moreover, we take pride in offering internship opportunities that allow our students to gain valuable real-world experience in renowned organizations across the country.
At our department, we cultivate a dynamic learning environment where students can engage in intellectual discourse, collaborate with their peers, and benefit from the guidance of our experienced faculty members. As you embark on your educational journey with us, we encourage you to embrace the exciting opportunities that lie ahead and make the most of your time in the Department of Economics.
News and Updates
Thraimana – 2025
Thraimana is a significant annual event organized by the Economics Association. This event provides a platform for students to enhance their knowledge, communication skills, and creativity while engaging in academic
Visit to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
The second-year undergraduates of the B.A. (Hons.) Economics and B.A. (Hons.) Financial Economics programs visited the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on March 27, 2025. A lecture titled “The
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Arthadhaara is a magazine designed to showcase economics undergraduates' creative and analytical writings. It is being launched by the Department of Economics, marking the department’s first initiative of this kind.
EconoBrains 2025 – Economics Quiz Competition
ECONOBRAINS '25 was an economics-related quiz competition organized by the Economics Association of the Department of Economics. The competition aimed to enhance students’ knowledge of economics while fostering analytical thinking
රන්රසු ප්රතිභා අභිනන්දන කලා මංගල්යය – 2025
අන්තර් අධ්යයනාංශ ගායන තරඟාවලියේ දෙවන ස්ථානය ලැබූ ආර්ථිකවිද්යා අධ්යයනාංශය නියෝජනය කළ ගායන කණ්ඩායම සඳහා අධ්යයනාංශ ප්රධානතුමා ඇතුළු සමස්ත ආචාර්ය මණ්ඩලයේත්, අධ්යයනාංශයේ සියලුම විද්යාර්ථයින්ගේත් උණුසුම් සුබ පැතුම් එක් කරමු! එමෙන්ම, අන්තර්
Message of the Head
Established in 1959, our department has been committed to offering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs that specialize in Economics, and Financial Economics. Our aim is to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the role of economists in a dynamic economic environment and shape their future accordingly.
At the Department of Economics, we recognize the need to ignite our students’ passion for contributing to the economic growth of society. We strive to enrich their academic knowledge, provide a platform for sharing their learnings, and cultivate expertise in economics for sustainable economic development. We also emphasize the development of employability and leadership skills, ensuring our graduates are well-prepared for the challenges of the professional world.
Prof. Gamini Weerasinghe – Head of the Department
Events
Guest Lecture on Export Procedures of Sri Lanka
Domestic Debt Optimization
Seminar Notice: Price Indices & The Overview of National Accounts in Sri Lanka
