Department of Industrial Management
Faculty of Science
University of Kelaniya
Department of Industrial Management
Faculty of Science
University of Kelaniya
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News . 8th July 2025
The Head of the Department of Industrial Management Dr. Dilani Wickramaarachchi , along with Senior lecturers Dr. Chathura Rajapakse, Mr. Dinesh Asanka and students, visited Acuity Knowledge Partners on the 8th of July and the meeting focused on exploring potential collaborative projects between the department and the company, creating opportunities for academic-industry partnerships.
News . 24th May 2025
CodeTerriers HackFest 2025 was held on May 24, 2025, at the Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya. Congratulations to Team Hacktivators (1st Place) for ‘SL-LifeLine’ and Team GlitchMob (2nd Place) for their smart garage connection system!
News . 23rd April 2025
The 149th General Convocation of the University of Kelaniya was held on April 23, 2025, at BMICH, Colombo. Graduates of the Department of Industrial Management received their degrees in Master of Data Analytics, Master of IT, and B.Sc. (Hons) in Management and IT.
News . 30th April 2025
Level 1 and 2 students attended an inspiring session by Mr. Peter D'Almeida on ‘Unlocking the Potential for the Modern Workplace.’ His insights as a tech entrepreneur, actor, and activist motivated students to embrace change and shape their futures with purpose.
News . 21st February 2025
Exposition Issue 20 was launched on February 21, 2025, celebrating 20 years of connecting Management and IT at the University of Kelaniya with industry leaders, academics, and professionals.
News . 20th January 2025
The Department welcomed the new BSc (Hons) IT/MIT batch for 2024/2025 — one of the earliest intakes among Sri Lankan state universities and the second at the University of Kelaniya
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
The Department of Industrial Management is one of the very first departments in the Science faculty which was established with the aim of providing education, research, and training in the field of Industrial Management to mould science students into professionals who are well-versed in both Management and IT streams.
The Department of Industrial Management offers two Bachelor degree programs: Bachelor of Science Honours in Management and Information Technology (MIT), and Information Technology (IT). However, passing all the IT modules in the first year is a prerequisite for pursuing the Bachelor's degree in IT. The students can either opt to get a general degree after completing three years, or complete four years to get an honors degree.
Students who have successfully completed their A/Ls in the Science stream and achieved a minimum grade of "C" in one of the following subjects: Higher Mathematics, Combined Mathematics, Mathematics, or Physics are eligible to apply.
The Department of Industrial Management offers three Master degree programs. The Master of Information Technology programme is designed for graduates desiring to enhance their competencies when pursuing a career in Information Technology and for those graduates in other functional areas desiring to learn Information Technology to enhance their ability to provide effective and efficient solutions to their stakeholders. The Master of Data Analytics programme is designed for graduates desiring to enhance their competencies in data analytics concepts, tools, and technologies for delivering data-driven solutions to diverse business problems in the industry and society.
Graduates have a wide range of career options, including roles in operations management, supply chain management, software development, project management, system administration, network engineering and more. Overall, the department's strong academic foundation equips students for success in various industries.
The department actively collaborates with industries to enhance students' practical exposure. Information about current partnerships and collaborations can be found on the department's website or through announcements.
Stay connected by following the department's official website which regularly posts announcements and updates about upcoming events, workshops and seminars.
The department focuses on a variety of research areas within industrial management, which may include machine learning, operations research, supply chain optimization, technology management, innovation, and more.
The department is equipped with an expansive auditorium, a library, a language lab, a multimedia room, and practical labs that utilize up-to-date technologies.
The Industrial Management Science Students Association (IMSSA) is the official student body of the department and is one of the most active and prominent student bodies in the university. It holds the pride in organizing many extravagant events including renowned hackathons, talent shows and an industry acclaimed magazine, the 'Exposition' magazine.