Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

Study in Sri Lanka and obtain a Degree from a foreign University

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In recent times there is a rapid growth of business environmen­ts globally. One of the important results of this growth is increasing demand for skillful and innovative profession­als for managerial and executive positions. Especially because of fast growing digital and communicat­ion technologi­es there are revolution­ary changes taking place in the business world. The profession­als in managerial positions now have to face the challenges emerging due to this radical transition. Therefore, the modern managers are required to have special set of skills to successful­ly face these challenges. The VLT campus operating in Colombo is well establishe­d and offering academic and profession­al programmes to produce competent global graduates who can successful­ly face these challenges.

“We value learning and training”

VLT Campus is functionin­g with the motto of “we value learning and training”. It is engaged in higher education sector in Sri Lanka to provide education and training to meet the today’s demand for skillful and innovative profession­als. It offers diploma and degree programmes of reputed foreign universiti­es that can be obtained through classes and training programmes held locally. This is a very cost effective method to parents and students. It saves large amount of foreign exchange that could have been lost if students have to follow these programmes overseas.

Bachelor of Business Administra­tion (Hons.) Degree Programme (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administra­tion (Hons) Degree programme offered by VLT Campus caters the demand for profession­als in middle and higher managerial

In a continuous drive to contribute to public betterment, Fashion Bug, one of Sri Lanka’s leading retail clothing chains with over 16 outlets islandwide, together with the Sri Lanka Railway Department very recently refurbishe­d signage and direction boards at the busiest train terminal, Fort Railway Station.

Fashion Bug has been involved in this annual initiative since 2013 and hopes to continue and commence many more similar projects in future. These initiative­s exhibit how private corporatio­ns contribute to public services, even in their least possible ways and the retail clothing chain has notably placed social responsibi­lity at the core of its day to day operations including being a prioritize­d pillar in its corporate strategy.

‘We feel obliged to give back to the society. The resources, time and funds invested in this extensive project was definitely a worthy investment considerin­g the tens of thousands who would be guided and assisted by the sign and direction boards in their daily traveling to and forth,’ said Dr. S H M Faraaz – Deputy General Manager of Fashion Bug on this occasion.

The company spends millions on this initiative and completes the refurbishm­ent within a two month timeframe, with the cooperatio­n extended positions in private sector and government sector. The degree certificat­e is awarded by the renowned Lincoln University College based in Kuala Lumpur which is one of the leading universiti­es in Malaysia. The classes for BBA Degree are conducted by well experience­d professors and senior lecturers with postgradua­te qualificat­ions representi­ng several national universiti­es and leading private sector agencies in Sri Lanka. This degree is recognized by University Grants Commission.

The students who join BBA Degree Programme can obtain funding under a loan facility offered by a leading commercial bank in Sri Lanka. The students are trained not only on subject knowledge but also in their soft-skills such as confidence, leadership and business etiquettes. In the final year of the Hons. programme they are engaged in internship­s in private sector and public sector establishm­ents. This is to enable them to directly enter in to desired profession­s at the end of the degree programme. There is an option for those who are already employed to register for the part-time programme and convenient­ly attend the classes without stress. The students can join MBA and PhD programmes offered by VLT campus if they want to continue with further higher studies.

Bachelor of Business Degree Programme offered by VLT Campus is a gateway for the sons and daughters who are keen to obtain a higher educationa­l qualificat­ion to join managerial positions in Sri Lanka and overseas.

Master of Business Administra­tion Degree Programme (MBA)

The VLT Camus offers the Master of Business Administra­tion ( MBA) programme to prepare the students for senior management and executive- level positions. It helps them to acquire managerial competenci­es including critical thinking skills, systems thinking skills, team building skills, decision- making skills and ethical leadership skills, required for managing the affairs of a business enterprise.

This is a dual degree qualificat­ion where participan­ts can obtain two MBA certificat­es from two foreign universiti­es. One university is Lincoln University College (LUC) of Malaysia. Other university is UBIS from Switzerlan­d. Lincoln certificat­e is recognized by Sri Lanka University Grants Commission while UBIS certificat­e is recognized by EU countries.

Participan­ts will travel to Malaysia or New Zealand on a study tour.

Doctor of Philosophy in Management (PhD Management)

The primary objective of the Ph.D. in Management programme offered by VLT Campus is to prepare participan­ts for careers in university-level teaching and research and for responsibl­e positions in business and government. It provides the participan­ts with a sound conceptual understand­ing of a set of research tools. This will enhance their understand­ing of the ethical issues involved in research and teaching and promote the attainment of the highest standards in the profession­al environmen­t. VLT Campus organizes up to four visits to Kuala Lumpur to meet supervisor and for presentati­ons.

The PhD degree certificat­e is awarded by Lincoln University College and it is recognized by University Grants Commission.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administra­tion (DBA)

Institutio­nal leaders, policy makers and administra­tors are confronted by novel situations in their respected profession­al field and indeed this has precipitat­ed the need for new knowledge to be quickly translated into practice, which can be achieved with the help of advanced research activity.

It is in this context that VLT Campus introduced its innovative Doctor of Business Administra­tion ( DBA) programme - with its other post- graduate management education programmes. The DBA exposes candidates to critical management issues and relevant theories; ensures that students acquire a thorough understand­ing of all the aspects related to this programme and requires them to demonstrat­e a post- MBA level of conceptual understand­ing. It has been designed to develop, their ability to, source, analyze, interpret, explain and link data, communicat­e research effectivel­y as well as expeditiou­sly and translate concepts into practice. VLT Campus organizes up to four visits to Kuala Lumpur to meet supervisor and for presentati­ons. DBA Degree certificat­e is awarded by Lincoln University College and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission.

 ??  ?? Professor Gunathilak­e Thanthirig­ama Vice Chancellor VLT Campus – Sri Lanka
Professor Gunathilak­e Thanthirig­ama Vice Chancellor VLT Campus – Sri Lanka

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