MSU’s 26th Convocatuon Ceremony a huge success
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Management and Science University (MSU) Malaysia held its 26th Convocation Ceremony in February 2020, presenting 1,769 graduates from 87 academic programmes. 48 graduates received their PhDs, 34 their Master’s, 1,108 their bachelor’s degrees, and 579 their Diplomas.
Awarding the 26th Convocation graduation scrolls and special awards were MSU Pro-Chancellor Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr Wan Mohd Zahid Mohd Nordin and MSU President Prof. Dr.Mohd Shukri AbYajid.
Faculty of Business Management and Professional Studies has the highest number of graduates, with 467. Faculty of Information Sciences and Engineering presented the greatest number of programmes – eighteen, from which 113 graduated with a bachelor’s degree and 12 with Diplomas.
Management & Science University, Malaysia has established the Management & Science Institute in Colombo to create better opportunities for Sri Lankan students in order to receive an excellent education at home country. MSU is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and recognized by the University Grant Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka & also it’s MBBS programme has recognized by Sri Lankan Medical Council (SLMC).
The research-based Ph.D. programme offered by MSU, meets the international standards by complementing the thesis work with minimum of three journal publications. The programme is conducted as per the schedules provided by the university that consist a defence presentation, thesis work, work completion seminar and the final defence of VIVA. A Malaysian supervisor who is assigned by the university and a local Academic advisor guides the PhD candidates. Monthly progress monitoring and all exams are conducted by MSU Malaysia.
Dr. A S Gunasinghe
(Asst. General Manager,Development Lotteries Board)
The MSU PhD program provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience. This stimulating research environment exposes PhD students to a wealth of opportunities and provides them with the necessary support to develop their skills according to their area of specialization. MSU is a fast moving intellectual and academic environment. The eclectic nature of this experience helped meto reach a number of personal, professional and academic goals. MSU is a great community and is the perfect place to do a PhD.”
Dr. Kumudini Priyanka Seneviratne
(Senior Lecturer,Faculty of Education, University of Colombo)
The doctoral programme in Science Education at Management & Science University added a great value to my proficiency as well as research excellence in Science education. My research-based PhD thesis was on “Science Teacher Self-efficacy for Constructive Alignment in Teaching Scientific Inquiry: An Analytical Study of State Schools of Colombo District in Sri Lanka “.
It has been a great privilege to carry out my PhD study at MSU with a very rich academic culture. It is because of MSU’s never ending struggle in keeping high standards in research work, I was successful in completing my PhD with a number of research publications in peer reviewed international journals of high standards.
Finally, I am happy with the right decision I took to pursue my doctoral programme at MSU and my sincere gratitude to MSU for making it happened
Dr. Nisha Anupama Jayasooriya
(Senior Lecturer at SLIIT)
The unique method of teaching and smooth procedure of MSU helps me to complete PhD within the three-year time frame. Not only about the academic aspect have they guided us in managing time effectively. Further the knowledge gained through this journey from the panel of lecturers and supervisors are priceless. This knowledge helps me to guide my research students today. The world ranking achieved by MSU as a university proven the excellence of its practice. I would like to express my gratitude to MSU in guiding me for this achievement.
Dr. ShyamanUdayanga
(Senior Lecturer, and the Founder Head, Department of Entrepreneurship, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka)
I read for a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship in Management and Science University (MSU) of Malaysia that provided me a challenging and rewarding educational experience. Very notably, the friendly and inspiring learning environment continuously helped us to cling on to the studies when it comes to difficulties and discouragements due to the responsibilities towards the family and heavy workload at the workplace. The support of academic staff from MSU Malaysia and Colombo Learning Centre (Local Advisors) and administrative staff was indeed admirable.
The nature of this experience helped me to realize many personal, professional, and academic goals. I am forever grateful to MSU and its team for the beautiful journey they accompanied us for the last three years.
Dr Nishantha De Silva
(A Chief Manager, attached to a leading private bank in Sri Lanka)
My doctoral journey for 03 years at MSU-Malaysia was thought provoking, very challenging and enriching. Being a qualified senior Banking professional, I was curious to have a deep dive in theories on the hot topic of Competition and Profitability in the Banking industry. After much works, I had the joy of successful completion of my thesis titled ‘The Impact of Competition on Profitability among Sri Lankan Local Banks’ with a 360-degree view on the subject area. My doctoral thesis had the opportunity of discovering hundreds of related studies undertaken globally with guidance for application in Sri Lankan context.
Being a private sector professional, I had the privilege of sharing research knowledge with fellow academics from many Sri Lankan state universities and professionals from leading private institutions. Occasional academic sessions held in Malaysia from time to time allowed us to mingle with fellow foreign students and which opportunities gave us an exposure at international level. Supervisors and co-supervisors for the thesis were appointed from Malaysia and they were world class with academic knowledge and experience.
I am so grateful to MSU and proud to be an elite Alumni of MSU PhD programme which is fast becoming the much sought-after PhD programme especially among Management & Business scholars not only in Sri Lanka but also in Asia and other regions.
Dr Piumi Perera
(Senior Lecturer, University of Sri Jayawardenapura)
I am very much privileged to earn my PhD from a world preeminent university, Management and Science University, Malaysia. It was not an easy journey. Courage, patience, self-encouragement was highly needed through the way. I have started with an area which is being minimally tapped in Sri Lankan Context; that is about sports. Being a senior academic member in Sports Management of a Sri Lankan National University, MSU had provided me with a great opportunity to address a national issue in the field of sports. My main consideration was given to a desired area which broadly addresses the psychological factors affecting sports performance in Sri Lanka. My supervisor, the co-supervisor and the academic advisors guided me to end up with success. The programme for PhD of MSU is a well-developed programme which includes the radical thrives of completing with the comprehensive knowledge. I will always be thankful to MSU for everything I gained during my PhD journey.
Dr. L.A.C Sajeewanie
(Senior Lecturer,Dept. of Marketing Management,Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of
Sri Lanka
I am very honoured to be the MSUrian. Pursuing a Ph.D is a difficult and sometimes a lonely path. In pursuing this path, the constant encouragement and endless support given by MSU was vital in making the dissertation a reality. MSU taught me how to be a researcher and encouraged me to determine appropriate solution methodologies to organize research findings. My academic supervisors and all the Professors and Doctors of Advisory panel of Sri Lanka and Malaysia spent countless hours guiding us and helping us to overcome some of the difficulties we have come across. They were always full of ideas and open for new ideas. My ideas and comments were always welcomed, and none of them were bad ideas. This instilled a lot of confidence in myself. The many skills I have learnt from MSU will constantly guide me on how to be a great advisor throughout my life as a university lecturer. I must say I am very fortunate to be a Ph.D. holder of MSU and my appreciation for their guidance and continuous support is immeasurable.
Dr. Haritha Wedathanthirige
(School of Management, University of South Australia, Australia)
Accomplishing the Doctor of Philosophy (Management/Business) in Sustainability from MSU is a remarkable millstone in my life as a Research Consultant. In this journey, MSU provided and facilitated me to perform the research study on green orientation and sustainable organizational performance of tourism industry in terms of economic, environmental and social perspectives that contributing to corporate response for climate change within the paradigm of green economy and sustainable development to save this planet for future generations.
Greatest supervision granted by the supervisors at MSU in Malaysia is immensely supported to complete my research work and the thesis successfully within a wonderful learning atmosphere, while maintaining the world class of academic standards. My sincere thanks and deep gratitude to my supervisors and all the MSU academic staff members who made such a wonderful opportunity and incredible experience for my research career.
Dr. Santhiyappan Karunakaran
(Senior Lecturer, National Institute of Education (NIE), Sri Lanka
The NIE found the MSU is the best university to satisfy the needs of the NIE and selected suitable officers to follow PhD programme. My research was focused on “The Impact of Educational Leadership and School Culture in Plantation Sector schools in Sri Lanka”.
The PhD study at MSU has helped me to produce a comprehensive thesis in my selected area and also guided me to publish my papers in internationally recognized research journals. The compulsory course work on Research Methodology and Statistical Methods which I followed in my first year has strengthened my research capacity as well as my teaching ability. Today I teach this course with confidence and competence to my Bachelor and Post Graduate degree students at the NIE as well as other higher education institutes. I also help my colleagues at the NIE and others who are following higher degrees.
Dr. W M I Udayanganie
(Lecturer, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies,Faculty of Engineering,University of Ruhuna)
My PhD research mainly focused on the Development of Entrepreneurial Behaviour of Engineering Graduates in Sri Lanka, which is the most important field in the country for developing technological products and services. Thus, developing business-oriented professionalism through education and human resource development is a national requirement.
I selected MSU),for my PhD studies and I could complete it on time with the proper guidance of my research supervisors assigned by MSU and the well-organized degree program schedule of the University.
The knowledge received through the PhD program of MSU has supported me to achieve my career goals.
For more information about MSU & MSI programmes and Specially about next PhD intake kindly contact Management & Science Institute , on enquiry@msi.edu.lk telephone Tel: 011 257 6900 / 011 257 6700 Hot line 077 0777 880, or visit MSI at No 300, Galle Road Colombo 03. www.msi.edu.lk or www.msu.edu.my