The Department of Industrial Management (IM) proudly marks a historic milestone with the graduation of the first batch of Financial Services Management (FSM) students (20th Batch) of the Bachelor of Business Science Honours Degree Programme. The graduation ceremony was held on 18th December 2025 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) during the 46th General Convocation of the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ.
This milestone represents the successful completion of the Financial Services Management specialisation by its inaugural cohort, reflecting years of academic dedication, resilience, and commitment. As the pioneering batch, the 20th FSM graduates have set a strong academic and professional foundation for future FSM cohorts and have contributed significantly to the growth and identity of the specialisation within the Department.
In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, the Department of Industrial Management proudly introduced the Gold Medal for Financial Services Management, awarded to the graduand who achieves the highest Overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.8 or above at the Bachelor of Business Science Honours Degree examinations. This prestigious gold medal is donated by Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, demonstrating the Bank’s commitment to supporting excellence in higher education and professional development.
At the departmental level, the Department of Industrial Management will formally recognise the valuable contribution of Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC as a responsible corporate citizen that actively supports higher education and the development of future financial professionals in Sri Lanka. This recognition reflects the Bank’s strong commitment to promoting academic excellence, nurturing young talent, and contributing meaningfully to societal and economic development.
The Department of Industrial Management extends its heartfelt congratulations to the graduates of the first Financial Services Management batch and expresses its sincere appreciation to Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC for its continued support in fostering academic excellence and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.
This landmark achievement not only celebrates the success of the FSM graduates but also reinforces the Department’s commitment to producing competent, ethical, and industry-ready financial professionals for Sri Lanka and beyond.
