Department of Economics & Statistics

Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya

PIERS NEWS
| The Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) has called for the Extended Abstracts and the deadline of the submission is set on 25.04.2023.
More info: Visit the PIERS web (https://arts.pdn.ac.lk/econ/piers/)
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Head's Message

Understanding Economics helps us identify policy measures which encourage prosperity and avoid inefficiency, making it a crucial driver in the search...

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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Special Degree in Economics and the General Degree courses that we offer are well renowned both locally and globally…


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Postgraduate

We offer various postgraduate degree programmes such as Ph.D., M. Phil., M.A., M.D.P. and PG-Diploma, in collaboration with the PGIHS…

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PIERS 2023

The Peradeniya International Economics Research Symposium (PIERS) is organized by the Department of Economics and Statistics to be held on 1st Sep. 2023...

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NEWS AND EVENTS

A discussion on attitude development through positive thinking
Posted on March 02, 2023
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A discussion on attitude development through positive thinking was held on 16th February 2023 at Department of Economics & Statistics. The discussant was Ms. G. M. Thakshila Samanmali, the director of Thakshila Senior Citizen Elder Care Home, Padukka. This session was organized to empower students who undertake the course ECN 3048 – The Economics of Entrepreneurship. It was a very productive session, as the discussant shared her own experience, struggles and challenges she faced during her journey to become an emerging female entrepreneur in the country. This session was a great opportunity for students to listen to a real story of a successful entrepreneur and to boost their self-confidence and positive thinking.

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Welcome to Department of Economics & Statistics

The Department of Economics & Statistics is one of the largest and the oldest Departments in Economics in Sri Lanka.

The vision of the Department of Economics & Statistics is to be a center of excellence for creation and dissemination of knowledge in economics and applied statistics.

The mission of the Department of Economics & Statistics is to advanced knowledge in economics for the betterment of the humankind and its environment, and to produce accomplished graduates who are equipped with relevant economics knowledge, essential skills, values, and attitudes to make outstantding contributions to development.

The Department offers two Bachelor of Arts degree programmes, one leading to a general degree and the other to a special degree. The Department has the largest enrollment in a Special Degree Programme in Economics at any Sri Lankan university.

The Department also offers five postgraduate programmes: Postgraduate Diploma in Economics, Master of Arts degree in Economics, Master of Arts in Applied Economics, Master of Development Practice, Master of Philosophy degree in Economics, and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Economics.

The Department is equipped with well-qualified academic staff numbering 34, of which 25 are in permanent positions and 09 temporary. Of the 25 permanent members, 17 hold PhDs and 8 are MA or MPhil qualified.

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The Students can read the department's publications as e-books such as proceeding of the research conferences, Orations, etc.

Second Semester - 2021/2022

Course Offering - 2021/2022
Updated on 01.06.2022
Time Table - 2021/2022-S2
Updated on 09.01.2023

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The documents such as application forms, request letters are available here in Editable and Non-Editable versions for the staff and the students.



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Department of Economics & Statistics,
Faculty of Arts,
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, 20400,
Sri Lanka
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Head:+94 (0)81 239 2620
Office:+94 81 239 2621/22
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Email
econ@pdn.ac.lk
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