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The Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, located in Mihintale, was established on 07th November 1995, under section 21 of the University Act No.16th of 1978, with the prime inspiration of establishing a center of excellence in higher education, research, and dissemination of knowledge through producing high quality, innovative intellectuals with creativity and discipline, developing competencies of staff, creating a conducive environment for teaching, learning, research and dissemination of knowledge and to promote co-existence with mutual respect and ethical behavior. At present, the university consists of six faculties: the Faculty of Agriculture, the Faculty of Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Management Studies, the Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences, the Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities, and the Faculty of Technology.
The Faculty of Management Studies was established with the inception of the University in 1995 with the mission “To produce high quality, innovative Intellectuals with creativity and discipline , develop competencies and dedication of staff, create a conducive environment for teaching, learning, research, and dissemination of knowledge and to promote co-existence with mutual respect and ethical behavior.” The Faculty currently operates with six study departments; the Department of Accountancy & Finance, Department of Business Management, Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Department of Marketing Management, Department of Human Resource Management, and Department of Information Systems. The student population of the Faculty as of January 2022 consists of 1863 internal students, 4536 external students, and 134 postgraduate students.
As a remarkable milestone in the journey of the Faculty of Management Studies in the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, the first International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM 2022) is organized to be held on 06th October 2022 on the theme of “The BANI world: Co-creating the business resilience towards the new normal and beyond” as a hybrid event by adhering to the strict healthcare guidelines during COVID-19 pandemic. International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM) is an annual research symposium initiated to share research findings novel concepts and disseminate knowledge of young researchers with the collaboration of diverse scholars and practitioners.
Extended abstracts will be called from researchers under different management disciplines. This International Research Symposium on Management will provide an ideal opportunity to highlight researchers' research capability and potential between industry and academia in the 21st Century.
Date: 2nd June 2017
Theme: “Exploring Business Insights”.
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Ananda J. Patabendige
Symposium Chair: Prof. KGA Udayakumara,
Co-chair: Dr. HMBP Ranaweera
Secretary: Dr. (Mrs.) CT Gamage
No. of Abstracts Presented: 30 published
Date: 7th September 2018
Theme: “Inspiring Research for Knowledge Creation in Management”
Keynote Speaker: Prof. (Mrs) R. Lalitha S. Fernando
Symposium Chair: Prof. K.G.A. Udayakumara
Co-chair: Dr. J. Krishanthi Mallika
Secretaries: Mr. T.K.G. Sameera
No. of abstracts presented: 68
Date: 20th August 2020
Theme: “Wisdom for Sustainability: Youth Engagement through Research and Innovation”
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Arosha S. Adikaram
Symposium Chair: Prof. W.P. Wijewardene
Co-chair: Dr. (Ms.) C.M.Y.S.S. Bandera
Secretary: Dr. K.V. Aruna Shantha
No. of abstracts presented: 127
Date: 10th of June 2021
Theme: “The New Normal: Building Resilience to keep Businesses Moving”
Keynote Speakers: Prof. Bandara Wanninayake and Dr. Jenny Cave
Symposium Chair: Prof. W.P. Wijewardene
Co-chair: Dr. D.M.C Dassanayake
Secretary: Dr. JDT Madushanka
No. of abstracts presented: 155
Chairs and Coordinators of IRSM 2022 Organizing Committee
IRSM is calling for Extended abstracts based on original research for IRSM 2022. Authors are expected to submit an extended abstract of the research study that they plan to present, accordace to the given format.
| Registration fee | |
|---|---|
| International | |
| University Student* | USD 50 |
| Scholars* | USD 75 |
| Non-Presenter (individuals)** | USD 50 |
| Sri Lankan | |
| University Student | LKR 1,000 |
| Scholars | LKR 2,500 |
| Non-Presenter (individuals)** | LKR 1,000 |
| Group | |
| International- University Student | USD 40 |
| International- Scholars | USD 65 |
| Sri Lankan - Scholars | LKR 2,000 |
| Conference Tour (minimum 10 participants) | |
| ForeignersForeigners | USD 25 |
| Sri Lankans | LKR 3,500 |
| Presenters from International / local Academic Partners / Universities | Free of Charge |
Discounted rates for groups and co-authors:
01. A Minimum of three-member groups are eligible to enjoy group discounts.
02. Any group with more than five members will be entitle for an additional 10% discount.
Author / co- author registration fee covers the following:
Individual foreign/local university students’ and groups of foreign/local university students’ and scholars’ registration fee cover:
Fee-waived Foreign Authors category entitled for:
If you wish to participate in the post-conference tour, a minimum of 10 participants must be registered for the tour on or before 31st September 2022. If you wish to participate in the conference tour, please contact us: irsm@mgt.rjt.ac.lk
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,
Mihintale - 50300,
Sri Lanka
IRSM 2022 Conference Secretariat,
Faculty of Management Studies,
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,
Mihintale,
50300
Secretariat Open Hours
Monday to Friday
9: 00 AM - 4: 00 PM
Closed on Weekends
Tel: 0094 25 2266627
Fax: 0094 25 2266627
0094 71 813 4115
Conference Co-Chair
Dr. WHMS Samarathunga
irsm@mgt.rjt.ac.lk