M.Sc. /P.G. Diploma in Project Management                      

The role of project manager could be denfined as the overall planning , control and co-ordination of a project from inspection to completion, to ensure completion on time with required quality and within the client's budget. Duties of a project manager consist of wide range of activities.

The taught Part-time Masters of Science Programme in Project Management was first offered in March 1996.It is a part time fee levying course carefully designed to appeal to the industry's top achievers.The objective is to enable qualified and experienced professionals to participate in a course leading to the award of the University's M.Sc. degree in Project Management.As a result the programme has rich blend of participants consisting of various professionals in the construction industry as well as other professionals from project orientated industries. The course offers specialization in the following areas: Technological Management, Resource Management, and Financial Management.  

Medium of Instruction

Medium of instruction is English.  

Course Structure

The course covers two academic years,

First Year :The student will follow a course of lectures including seminar and coursework which are designed to be intensive but scheduled to suit the busy schedule of the working professional.

Second Year : The students will undertake the writing of a dissertation in a significant area selected in the field of project management under the guidance of supervisors appointed by the co-ordinator.

Module Breakdown

Special Features of the Course

Workshops and Seminars will be conducted by guest lecturers from eminent national and international professionals. A dedicated team of lecturers who are specialized in a vast variety of fields strengthens the course. 

Eligibility

The selection of students to the Postgraduate Diploma leading to Master of Science in Project Management will be made by the Department of Building Economics, in accordance with one of the following extended eligibility requirements, approved by the Senate.

• An Honurs Bachelor’s degree of the University of Mortuwa AND a minimum of one (01) year experience related to Project Management after the effective date of the degree

OR

• Any other four (04) years Honours Bachelor’s degree AND a minimum of one (01) year experience related to Project Management after the effective date of the degree,

OR

• Any other three (03) years Bachelor’s degree AND a minimum of two (02) years experience related to Project Management after the effective date of the degree,

OR

• Any recognized category of membership of a recognized Professional Institute obtained through an academic route AND a minimum of two (02) years experience related to project management after the effective date of obtaining the recognized category of membership.

The recognition of the institution, the relevant experience required for eligibility shall be judged by the Faculty and approved by the Senate.

Applications Process

Application are now calling for this programmes. Application closing date is 25^th February 2020.

The application form and details can be downloaded from the following links.

All duly filled applications, along with a paying-in-voucher for Rs.1,000/- as the application processing fee, drawn in favour of University of Moratuwa Account No. 70993353 obtained from Bank of Ceylon shall reach the Department of Building Economics, Faculty of Architecture, University of Moratuwa.

Soft copy of the application also should be send via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Course Fees 

The Course fee for the first academic year and second academic year are Rs.200,000/- and Rs.100,000/- respectively. The registration fee per semester is Rs.1,500/- (First year - Rs.4,500/- and Second year - Rs.3,000/-). In addition a refundable deposit of Rs.2,500/- (for library facilities) and an examination fee of Rs.500/- is payable at the registration.

The course fees for local and overseas students are given below.

Any inquiries should be forwarded to Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratne, the Acting Programme-Director: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For any clarification regarding application and related matters please contact Ms. Lakshmi Siriwardane on 0705325761 or  011 2 650301, Extension Line 7252. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Course Team

Acting Programme Director
Ch.QS Vijitha Disaratna
B.Sc.(QS) (Hons), MBA(UK), RICS PM Diploma(UK), A.I.Q.S SL,MRICS, ACI Arb, SEDA(UK)

Lecturing Faculty:

Prof.(Mrs.) Yasangika Sandanayake
B.Sc (QS) (Hons), Ph.D (UK)

Visiting Staff

The skills offered by the permanent staff are complimented and supported by a team of visiting staff including members of other Universities and leading practitioners from industry.

Enquiries