Bachelor of Commerce


Center for Distance and Continuing Education

Centre for Distance and Continuing Education, P.O.Box 03, Univeristy of Kelaniya, Kelaniya

  • Sector: Business
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  • Degree Type: Bachelor
  • Awarding University: Center for Distance and Continuing Education

Entry Requirements

Candidates who wish to follow this degree course, should register for the First Examination in Commerce. If one of the following pre-requisites can be fulfilled:

(a) Passed, in one sitting a minimum of three approved subjects at the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka. . (Preference will be given to candidates those who studied approved subjects under Commerce Stream.)

(b) Candidates who do not possess the qualifications stated in section (a) above, can apply for registration if they have any one of the following qualifications accepted by the University of Kelaniya:

  • Have one of the qualifications (as indicated in schedule No. 1 herein) considered by the University of Kelaniya for registration as an external candidate for the relevant examinations leading to the Bachelors' Degree in Commerce.
  • A degree of a recognised University (Vide schedule No.2 herein).
  • Any other qualification considered and recognised as equivalent to any of the above by the Faculty of Commerce and Management and the Senate of the University of Kelaniya. (Prospective applicants for registration must forward to the University a letter giving full details of such qualifications supported by copies of relevant certificates before they apply for registration in the prescribed form.)


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