17th Convocation Ceremony
Management & Science University (MSU) held its 17th convocation on campus in Shah Alam, Malaysia recently. A total of 11 graduates received their degrees in Doctorate, Master (62), Bachelor Degree (705) and diploma (456) from various disciplines. Among the graduates is one Sri Lankan student who completed his doctorial studies was also conferred the PhD
The awards were bestowed by Her Majesty the Chancellor, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah, the Queen of Malaysia. Also present was MSU president Professor Tan Sri Dato Wira Dr Mohd Shukri Ab. Yajid.
MSU has received numerous recognitions from the Malaysian and international independent bodies. It is rated twice as an "Excellent Status University" by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia through a rating system on all universities in Malaysia. MSU is also accredited by the Accreditation Services for International Colleges (ASIC), United Kingdom and the first non-Japanese University to be accredited by The Alliance on Business Education and Scholarship for Tomorrow (ABEST21), Japan. In addition, MSU has been approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.
MSU has established the MSU Learning Centre in Colombo to create better opportunities for Sri Lankan students in order to receive an excellent education at home. The research based PhD 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 defense presentation, thesis work, work completion seminar and the final defense of VIVA. A Malaysian supervisor who is assigned by the university and a local cosupervisor guides PhD candidates. Monthly progress monitoring and all exams are conducted by MSU Malaysia.
CEO – Corporate Doctors (Pvt) Ltd
His area of research interest of PhD was studying factors affect business success and failure in SMEs in Sri Lanka. Certainly, the findings of his research would contribute to potential, novice and existing entrepreneurs of Sri Lanka in order for them improve their business performance. His study covered 450 SMEs and found that business failure rate in Sri Lanka in SME sector is 45%. The most significant variable for business failure was reported as inadequate owners’ commitment for business management. The chance of failing of a SME due to inadequate commitment of owners is 14 times compared to a business that has adequate owners’ commitment for business management.
He said that dream of PhD never would have been an achievement unless MSU, Malaysia and its MSU Learning Centre in Colombo. Remarkably, he mentioned that the contribution that the Professors of the MSU made to his PhD completion was invaluable. He admired the extended support given by the staff of MSU Learning Centre in Colombo and Malaysia.
Chamara is the founder of Corporate Doctors (Pvt) Ltd and SCB Corporate. Currently he serves as the Chief Executive Officer of these firms. He is a dynamic Chartered Accountant who has an inspiring record of accomplishment in creating and growing highly successful venturers. He is a Council Member of Rajarata University and also a Council Member of AAT Sri Lanka. He was the founder President of Young Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka was a Chairman of panel of judges for Sri Lanka entrepreneur of the year 2013 organized by Federation of Chamber of Commerce& Industry in Sri Lanka. He was a judge for best annual reports competition organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Sri Lanka.
During his career, he has been involved in business/corporate consultancy in SMEs , forensic and statutory audits,accounting practice, taxation, feasibility studies and company secretarial practice for many years. Chamara Bandara is also a prominent lecturer in accounting, auditing and strategic management.
The MSU PhD programmes
The ideal option to enhance your academic track record is a PhD qualification, offered with international expertise by the MSU!
PhD programs are research-based and MSU Malaysia will award the degree on the successful completion of a thesis. Examination is by assessment of the thesis and the research on which it is based. A viva voce is required for the PhD programmes.
Entry requirement for PhD programme is a recognized Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees as approved by the Senate of MSU. Candidate must demonstrate an ability to carry out independent research. MSU offers the following PhD and Master programmes; Management / Business, Computer Science, Accounting / Finance, ICT, Bioinformatics, Food Service Technology and Biomedicine.