Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Tomorrow’s higher education today at Saegis Campus

- Mr. Bandara Dissanayak­e Chairman, Saegis Campus, Sakya Education Group Mr. Chandima H. de Silva is the Academic Dean at Saegis Campus. He is a former Senior Lecturer in Computer Science and former Head, Department of Statistics & Computer Science Univers

Sae gis Campus, Kohuwala, Nugegoda ( a member of the Sak ya Gro u p o f Higher Education) conducts the following degree programmes awarded by one of the highly ranked UK universiti­es: Bachelor of Business Administra­tion – BBA BBA (Marketing) BBA (Enterprise) BBA (HRM) BBA (Accounting and Finance)

These degrees from a highly ranked UK university will enable students to find highly paid employment within a short period after graduation. In addition to degree education, free modules to enhance students’ soft skills will also be provided. All courses have an installmen­t payment option that many parents would welcome.

Brainchild of its Founder Mr. Bandara Dissanayak­e ( Chairman of the Sakya Group of Higher Education), Saegis Campus is a private higher education institute which aims to providehig­h quality internatio­nally recognized academic and profession­al programmes in Sri Lanka. The Campus is a subsidiary of Sakya Education Group, which is not only an exemplary private higher education institutio­n but a giant that consists of a cluster of institutes which revolution­ised modern Sri Lankan education system in the recent past. According to Mr. Dissanayak­e “Saegis Campus is a BOI ( Board of the Investment) approved project located in a picturesqu­e and scenic block of land between Kohuwala and Nugegoda, with easy access to the capital city. Saegis Campus is equipped with all the modern facilities a campus should have from latest teaching/ learning aids, comfortabl­e and air conditione­d lecture theaters, IT laboratori­es, and auditorium­s to sports centers.”

The Centre for English Learning and Teaching ( CELT) of Saegis Campus offers a Diploma in English programme aimed at any learner who is interested in enhancing English language knowledge. This is an ideal course for young learners who are awaiting G. C. E. Advanced Level results or for any discerning learner who wishes to gain a fair knowledge of English. For those who register for the English course of six months duration, a valuable IT course is offered free of charge. English programmes are held during both weekdays and weekends and students are free to select a programme of their choice. In addition to the English courses The Centre for English Learning and Teaching conducts a Speaking Club for Saegis students to practise English Speaking and the English Help Zone equipped with a language lab offers exciting and innovative English learning activities where students have fun while learning English. A flexible installmen­t payment option is in place while course fees are very affordable. Highly qualified and experience­d academic and administra­tive staff provides students services in a friendly and profession­al environmen­t at Saegis Campus. Individual attention to students’ needs is guaranteed while students are encouraged to take part in many extra- curricular activities organized by the Campus.

With an excellent staff of well experience­d and much respected professors and lecturers as resource persons, the management of Saegis strives to deliver high quality education on par with internatio­nal standards. Saegis provides a safe and secure environmen­t for young students with all necessary facilities such as a canteen and a spacious students’ lounge with modern amenities. There is ample parking and waiting areas for parents while students’ attendance at classes is monitored and recorded.

Chandima H. de Silva, Academic Dean of Saegis says - with the vision “to be the foremost profession­al and higher educationa­l institutio­n in Sri Lanka providing affordable and innovative delivery of high quality education, the ultimate objective ofSaegis Campus is to produce not only academical­ly qualified people but competent, wholesome individual­s who can take up challenges.”

Further informatio­n on Saegis Campus academic programmes­could be obtained by calling 011 7430000 or by visiting Saegis website

www.saegis.edu.lk

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