12 months | 18 months

Awarded by University of Northampton – UK 

Top-up or Advance Entry is a pathway option available for candidates who have acquired qualifications and or experience that may be considered comparable with the content of learning of the course under consideration. Exemptions are provided after careful comparison of learning outcomes, content and assessment methodologies, a process known as academic mapping.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process used by regulatory bodies, colleges, and universities to evaluate skills and knowledge acquired with previous courses of studies with a comparable learning. Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE) process is available for candidates who can demonstrate work experience that reflect learning comparable with the content of an academic or professional course of studies.

These pathways recognise previous qualifications and previous experience acquired by a student in the determination of the advanced entry point.

Pathways to Degree Final Year
Bridging Modules – Awarded by Pearson – UK

      • Innovation and Commercialization
      • Business Strategy
      • Global Business Environment

Top-up Modules

      • Banking and Finance Project
      • Corporate Governance
      • Global Banking
      • Contemporary Issues in International Banking
      • Risk Management in Banking
      • International Money and Finance

Entry Requirements:

      • Diploma in Applied Banking & Finance (DABF) from Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka with 3 years’ experience in Banking or Finance industry OR
      • Any other recognised Advanced Diploma awarded by a recognised Institution / University

Lecture Schedule:

During the First 3 months: Saturdays from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm and Sundays from 8.45 am to 4.30 pm and Last 9 months Sunday from 8.45 am to 4.30 pm (Occasionally additional classes may be held on Saturday afternoons)

Academic Duration: 12 months

COMMENCEMENT: 08th August 2026

Fees:

      • Course Registration Fee: Rs. 20,000 (Including E-library Fee)
      • University Fee: GBP 750 – to be paid on the 2nd Month: Direct Payment to the University by the Student
      • Course Fee: Rs. 300,000 (Special Offer)
      • Installment Plan: Rs. 25,000 x 12 Installments
      • Total Fees: Rs. 620,000 (approximately for the entire programme) 

The first month’s payment must be made before the course commencement.

Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees except for direct payments made by students to the University

Please call for more details: (+94) 117 181 111 / (+94) 77 220 4101 / (+94) 71 272 4425

Pathways to Degree Final Year
Bridging Modules – Awarded by Pearson – UK

      • Global Business Environment
      • Marketing and Process Planning
      • Basic Research Methods
      • Principles of Operations Management
      • Accounting Principles
      • Business Law
      • Innovation and Commercialization
      • Organisational Behaviour
      • Business Strategy
      • Understanding and Leading Change

Top-up Modules

      • Banking and Finance Project
      • Corporate Governance
      • Global Banking
      • Contemporary Issues in International Banking
      • Risk Management in Banking
      • International Money and Finance

Entry Requirements: 

      • 5 years industry related work experience
      • A Diploma in Banking / Finance awarded by a recognised Institution / University with a duration not less than 1 year

Lecture Schedule: 

During the First 9 months: Saturday from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm and Sunday from 8.45 am to 4.30 pm and Last 9 months Sunday from 8.45 am to 4.30 pm (Occasionally additional classes may be held on Saturday afternoons)

Academic Duration: 18 months

COMMENCEMENT: 27th June 2026

Fees:

      • Course Registration Fee: Rs. 20,000 (Including E-library Fee)
      • University Fee: GBP 750 – to be paid on the 8th Month: Direct Payment to the University by the Student
      • Course Fee: Rs. 405,000 (Special Offer)
      • Instalment Plan: Rs. 20,000 x 9 Instalments + Rs. 25,000 x 9 Instalments
      • Total Fees: Rs. 725,000 (approximately for the entire programme) 

The first month’s payment must be made before the course commencement.

Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees except for direct payments made by students to the University

Please call for more details: (+94) 117 181 111 / (+94) 77 220 4101 /(+94) 71 272 4425