Awarded by University of Northampton – UK 

Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Sri Lanka.

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.

Our Advanced Entry Pathways recognise applicants’ prior qualifications and relevant professional experience when determining the most appropriate point of entry to a degree programme.

Pathways to Degree Final Year

Bridging Modules – Awarded by Pearson – UK

Business Environment and Strategy

      • The Contemporary Business Environment
      • Global Business Environment
      • Business Strategy

Leadership and Human Capital Management

      • Leadership and Management
      • Management of Human Resources
      • Developing Individual, Team and Organisation

Organisational Behaviour and Change

      • Organisational Behaviour Management
      • Managing and Leading Change

Marketing, Innovation and Commercialisation

      • Marketing Processes and Planning
      • Innovation and Commercialisation

Business Operations, Finance and Legal Framework

      • Principles of Operations Management
      • Accounting Principles
      • Business Law

Applied Business Research and Professional Practice

      • Managing a Successful Business Project
      • Research Project

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 OR
      • A Diploma in Banking / Finance awarded by a recognised Institution / University with a duration not less than 1 year

Lecture Schedule:

On-campus Batch

      • During the First 12 months: Sundays from 8.45 am to 1.30 pm and
        Last 9 months Sunday from 8.45 am to 4.30 pm

Online Batch

      • During the First 12 months: Saturday from 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm and
        Last 9 months Sunday from 8.45 am to 4.30 pm

Academic Duration: 21 months

COMMENCEMENT: 22nd August 2026

Fees:

      • Course Registration Fee: Rs. 25,000 (Including E-library Fee)
      • University Fee: GBP 750 – to be paid on the 11th Month: Direct Payment to the University by the Student
      • Installment Plan: Rs. 20,000 x 12 Installments + Rs. 25,000 x 9 Installments
      • Total Fees: Rs. 785,000 (approximately for the entire programme) 

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