- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Infobox University
name = University of Sri Jayewardenepura
image_size = 216px
motto = "Vijja Uppattam Setta"
(among all that arise, knowledge is the greatest)
established =1959 (asVidyodaya University )
city =Nugegoda
country =Sri Lanka flagicon|Sri Lanka
campus = Main premises at Gangodawila
chancellor = Prof. Ven. Bellanvila Vimalarathana Thero
vice_chancellor = Prof. Narada Warnasooriya
coordinates = coord|6|51|11.710|N|79|54|9.96|E|region:LK_type:edu
website = [http://www.sjp.ac.lk]The University of Sri Jayewardenepura is one of the leading
universities inSri Lanka . It is located inGangodawila ,Nugegoda , nearSri Jayewardenepura Kotte , the capital city of Sri Lanka.The University of Sri Jayewardenepura dates back to 1873, when the Ven. Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Nayaka Thero laid the foundation stone for the University as a pirivena (Institute of Buddhist and Oriental Studies) named Vidyodaya (meaning "awakening of knowledge").
In 1958, it was reconstituted as the
Vidyodaya University of Ceylon" by an Act of Parliament. Later, under the Universities Act of 1978, it was re-named as the "University of Sri Jayewardenepura" . in the new administrative capital ofSri Lanka . Currently, its full-time student population is over 8,500,"University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka," [http://www.ugc.ac.lk/statistics/Student/UGEnrolment%20MIS%20Pub-2006.pdf Undergraduates admitted, number enrolled and graduate output of Universities by academic streams 2000-2006] ] enrolled in the faculties of Arts, Management Studies and Commerce, Applied Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Graduate StudiesMission of the University
The Mission of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, founded upon the tenet "Vijja Uppattam Setta" (among all that arise knowledge is the greatest), is to excel as an institution of higher learning.
The University is committed to pursuing the transmission of knowledge through teaching, scholarship and research, and active service to the community in an environment which values creativity, freedom of intellectual thought and expression, equal opportunity, fairness and professional growth. The University's endeavor is to contribute to national development by providing a balanced education which blends the finest in theory and practice and by forging interactions between the University and the wider community.
Faculties
The University has five main faculties.
Faculty of Applied Sciences
The Mission of the Faculty of Applied Sciences is to foster, promote and to excel in teaching, learning and research in Science and in its applications. The current Dean of the faculty is Prof. Ajith Abesekara (Conductor of National Youth Orchestra and Sri Lanka Symphony Orchestra).
Academic Departments
*Department of Physics
*Department of Mathematics
*Department of Statistics & Computer Science
*Department of Chemistry
*Department of Botany
*Department of Zoology
*Department of Forestry & Environmental Science
*Department of Food Science & TechnologyFaculty of Arts
The Mission of The Faculty of Arts is committed to the development of the community and the nation at large through the dissemination and enhancement of knowledge enriched with the country's cultural heritage.
Academic Departments
*Department of Economics
*Department of English
*Department of Geography
*Department of History and Archeology
*Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies
*Department of Language and Cultural Studies
*Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication
*Department of Social Statistics
*Department of Sociology and AnthropologyFaculty of Management Studies and Commerce
The Mission of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce is to be the Center of Excellence for Management Education in Sri Lanka. It is committed to the highest standards of learning and teaching, promotion of scholarship and research, and integration of theory and practice through interaction with private and public sector entities and the wider society.
Academic Departments
*Department of Accounting
*Department of Business Administration
*Department of Business Economics
*Department of Commerce
*Department of Decision Sciences
*Department of Estate Management and Valuation
*Department of Finance
*Department of Human Resource Management
*Department of Information Technology
*Department of Marketing
*Department of Public ManagementSpecial Units
* Information Technology Resource Centre (ITRC)
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Postgraduate Institute of Management
The Postgraduate Institute of Management is a semi-autonomous body affiliated to the University. It promotes advanced education and professionalism in management in Sri Lanka through the provision of postgraduate instruction, training, research, and development in the various branches of management and administrative studies.
Remarks on some Departments
Department of Estate Management & Valuation
The mission of the Department of Estate Management and Valuation is to produce graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills and attitudes to fulfill the development requirements in the field of Real Estate Valuation, Real Estate Management and Urban and Regional Planning.
Background
The Department of Estate Management and Valuation was established in 1986 in the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura of Sri Lanka as a fully-fledged Department to conduct the B.Sc. (Special) Estate Management and Valuation four-year full time Degree course.The Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University commenced this Degree course in 1973 as a separate unit in the Department of Business Administration until 1986. From the initial entry of forty students in 1973 the average annual entry to the course is FIFTY. Since the inception of the course approximately more than THOUSAND students have successfully completed the Degree by the year 2005.
The B.Sc. (Special) Estate Management and Valuation Degree is a professional course designed to cater the specific needs in the fields of Real Estate Valuation, Real Estate Management, Urban and Regional Planning and Housing in the Country. This degree program is the first land based professional course commenced at the University level in Sri Lanka and the sole degree program in the country in the field of real Estate Management and Valuation.
Special Facilities for the EMV students
Separate building premise including fully equipped lecture halls with facilities of multimedia, OHP etc. Separate IT resource centre, which provide additional IT traings in addition to the main IT centre of the Faculty. Reading resource centre with wide collection of highly relevant materials in additions to the main campus library. All equipments for drawings and other practicals. Finalcial assistances in collaboration with the EMV Alumni Association.
Special Merit Awards for best performance in the subjects.
Three gold medals are awarded to students at the convocation honoring academic achievements. Opportunities to work with the university staff for the best performed students after completion of the degree successfully. Emv students have potentials to work in areas such as:
*Valuations of Real Property for both Statutory & Non Statutory Purposes
*Property Management
*Property Investment & Financing
*Property Development & Marketing
*Urban & Regional Planning and Management
*Environmental Valuation & Management
*Construction & Project Management
*Housing & Community Development
*Links with the Industry and Professional InstitutesThe Estate Management and Valuation Degree program is a blend of academic knowledge and professional competence. Hence, an affiliation with the professional institutions is of vital importance to maintain this balance. The two key institutions associated with the degree program are, The Institute of Valuers of Sri Lanka and The Institute of Town Planners of Sri Lanka.
Secondary Institutions
The Department also maintains strong links with the Government Department of Valuation, Urban Development Authority, Survey General Department, State Mortgage and Investment Bank, Colombo Municipal Council, and several other local authorities to expose students in practical components of the degree program through workshops, seminars, and short term training program organized by them. In fact, these are some of key places where EMV graduate are employed. Apart from these public sector institutions, there are many leading private sector real estate firms, mortgage and finance companies and NGOs those offer training opportunities, funds for students? activities and job opportunities for EMV graduates.
Areas of Research and Consultancies of the Department
*Property Valuation
*Plantation Management and Valuation
*Environmental Management and Valuation
*Land Management
*Land Planning
*Urban & Regional Planning
*Construction Project Management
*Real Estate Management
*Property markets
*Property law applications and related issues
*GIS application in Land Management and PlanningReferences
External links
* [http://www.sjp.ac.lk/ University of Sri Jayewardenepura]
* [http://www.pim.lk/ Postgraduate Institute of Management]
* [http://www.ugc.ac.lk University Grants Commission - Sri Lanka]
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