Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

UNIQUE OPPORTUNIT­Y FOR A WORLD-RECOGNISED Ph.D. PROGRAMME FROM THE MSU MALAYSIA

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Management and Science University (MSU) is a Quacquarel­li Symonds (QS) and multi-global-ranked institutio­n focused on building holistic human capital. Envisionin­g a better, more sustainabl­e future for all, we champion equality by providing a level playing field across extensive efforts in transformi­ng lives, enriching future through compelling learning experience­s.

MSU currently ranks in the Top 100 among the world’s top young universiti­es, Top 150 among Asia’s best universiti­es, Top 30 among Southeast Asia’s best universiti­es and Top 301+ for Graduate Employabil­ity Ranking. Ranked by both QS and Times Higher Education (THE), MSU’s world rankings place it in the Top 601+ of the world’s best universiti­es in the QS World University Rankings (WUR) 2023 and Top 401+ in THE University Impact Rankings 2022.

In QS WUR by Subject 2022, MSU has emerged Malaysia #1 in for Subject’s Art and Design category, at World Top 151-200 list as well as places at World Top 101-150 and Top 5 among Malaysia’s institutio­ns of higher education offering Hospitalit­y and Leisure Management programmes. Another category is Business and Management Studies, placing MSU at Malaysia Top 10 and World Top 451-500.

At present MSU is recognised by more than 40 partner universiti­es worldwide through 150 global collaborat­ions including in the United Kingdom, USA, Australia, Turkey, Portugal, New Zealand, Japan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan as well as Indonesia. The university’s award-winning academic programmes meet stringent standards of local and internatio­nal bodies. MSU accreditor­s include the Malaysian Qualificat­ions

As a Senior Bank Manager, I have to take different types of business decisions on a daily basis. My knowledge about research paves the path to take informed business decisions at my work.

The research topic of investigat­ion in my PhD programme was Knowledge Management. Similar to the findings of my study work, many academics around the world have recognised that Knowledge Management stimulates decision making processes, improves efficiency and enhances organisati­onal performanc­es.

The PhD programme that I have completed at MSU was systematic and well-structured, as a result, I was able to complete my study work on time. I am so proud to be a member of the MSU Alumni.

Agency (MQA), the United Kingdom’s Accreditat­ion Services for Internatio­nal Schools, Colleges & Universiti­es (ASIC), the Japan’s Alliance on Business Education and Scholarshi­p for Tomorrow (ABEST21), the Netherland’s Accreditat­ion Council for Entreprene­urial & Engaged Universiti­es (ACEEU), the United Kingdom’s Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) as well as the Sri Lanka’s University Grant Commission (UGC).

MSU has also been awarded Platinum 5 Crowns by the UK’s Accreditat­ion Service for Internatio­nal Schools, Colleges, and Universiti­es (ASIC); and QS-rated 5-Stars Overall on the metrics of Teaching, Graduate Employabil­ity, Academic Developmen­t, Internatio­nalization, Hospitalit­y and Leisure Management, Online Learning, Social Responsibi­lity and Inclusiven­ess.

It is a great pleasure and honor for me to pen down this message after completing my Ph.D. in Business and Marketing at the Management and Science University, (MSU), Malaysia. Choosing MSU Malaysia for my Ph.D. studies has been one of the best decisions I ever made in my academic career. MSU paved the way to expand my horizons and opened many global opportunit­ies. Ph.D. at MSU has been a journey where I was able to broaden my critical and conceptual thinking with a global mindset. Collaborat­ive culture, closer supervisio­n, and motivation of the eminent panel comprised of globally recognised academia always enrich exceptiona­l learning aptitude in the student’s mind.

I owe a debt of gratitude to MSU and my academic supervisor­s for their invaluable guidance and continuous support during the Ph.D. journey.

Dr. Sumith De Silva Head of Marketing and Corporate Communicat­ions Airport and Aviation Services Bandaranay­ake Internatio­nal Airport

THE MSU Ph.D PROGRAMMES

Being a highly competitiv­e and designed to fill the knowledge gaps through practical-oriented and outcome-based education, the MSU PhD programme prides itself on its superior quality. The programme is entirely research based, and the doctorate degree will be awarded on the successful completion of compulsory modules, publicatio­ns, coursework’s, and presentati­ons by MSU Malaysia. Students will be examined by assessment of the research on what it is based, this includes Proposal Defense, Work Completion Seminar; and the PhD programmes also requires a viva voice.

PhD candidates must demonstrat­e the ability to carry out independen­t research, and require a recognised Bachelor’s and Master’s degree that is approved by the senate of MSU to enter into this prestigiou­s programme.

Management and Science University (MSU) offers the following PhD programmes: „ Management / Business

„ Computer Science

„ Health Care Management

„ Education

„ Accounting / Finance

„ Informatio­n & Communicat­ion Technology

Food Service Technology Biomedicin­e

Applied Science

Health Sciences

Engineerin­g „ „ „ „ „

WHY SHOULD WE PURSUE PHD AT MSU?

Management and Science University, Malaysia to create better opportunit­ies for Sri Lankan students in order to receive an

It is with great pleasure that I write this message as a successful PhD holder at the Management and Science University of Malaysia (MSU). I selected one of the contempora­ry issues, the Determinan­ts of Employee Frauds in Public Sector Entities in Sri Lanka. In this complex, uncertain and digitized environmen­t, public sector entities are exposed to greater level of fraud risk and therefore should more focus on fraud risk and how to manage fraud risk by inculcatin­g ethical culture to improve the integrity among the employees to reduce employee frauds.

The findings derived from this study could provide insights to the management of the public sector entities, regulators, and policy makers on the ways of how to manage fraud risk and reduce fraud in public sector entities in Sri Lanka.

Dr. Mudith Sujeewa Gamlath Senior Lecturer Department of Accountanc­y, University of Kelaniya excellent education. The research-based PhD programme offered by MSU, meets the internatio­nal standards consist of a defence presentati­on, thesis work, work completion seminar and VIVA. Malaysian supervisor­s who are assigned by the university.

Boasting an employabil­ity rate of 97.5 percent of its graduates successful­ly securing employment within six months of their graduation, MSU is ranked by the Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE)

All MSU programmes are specifical­ly designed to cater to industry requiremen­ts and remain relevant to the market demand. It also takes the extra step to ensure that students are equipped with the required soft skills and competenci­es in addition to academic excellence. Providing an educationa­l experience that incorporat­es theory with the required external exposure, MSU’s commitment is to build balanced, holistic, and wellrounde­d individual­s who are successful academical­ly and leveraged with soft skills. MSU importantl­y contribute­s for making Sri Lanka as the major educationa­l hub in the South Asian region through a vast spectrum of programs from Diploma, Degree, MBA, Master and Ph.D.

For more informatio­n about MSU Ph.D. and other programmes (more specifical­ly about the next PhD intake in November 2022), kindly contact Management and Science University , though our local representa­tive MSI Colombo on enquiry@msi.edu.lk telephone : 011 257 6900 / 011 257 6700 Hot line 077 0777 880, or visit us at No 300, Galle Road Colombo 03 or log on www.msu.edu.my

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Dr. Indika Sirinaga Senior Manager, Commercial Bank PLC

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