Academic Calendars
Masters in Labour Relations and Human Resource Management 2020/21
(Tentative) Academic Calendar (2020/21)
| Semester I | ||
| Lectures | from 08/11/2020 to 21/02/2021 | (15 Weeks) |
| Study Leave | from 22/02/2021 to 13/03/2021 | (03 Weeks) |
| Semester I Examination | from 14/03/2021 to 28/03/2021 | (03 Weeks) |
| Semester II | ||
| Lectures | from 25/04/2021 to 08/08/2021 | (15 Weeks) |
| Study Leave | from 09/08/2021 to 28/08/2021 | (03 Weeks) |
| Semester II Examination | from 29/08/2021 to 12/09/2021 | (03 Weeks) |
Submission deadline of the Independent Study: 12/10/2021
Masters in Labor Relations and Human Resource Management (MLRHRM) 2020/21
Session Schedule – Semester I
Commencement: 08th November 2020
Mode of Interaction: Learning Management System and Zoom Conferencing (until the commencement of on-site classes)
| Course Code | Course Title | Proposed Course Lecturers | Zoom Interaction Time |
| MLRHRM 51401 | Industrial Psychology and Organizational Behavior
|
Dr. TMND Thennakoon (UOC) | 4.00 p.m. –
6.00 p.m. |
| MLRHRM 51402 | Industrial Relations | Mr. A Sarvesvaran (UOC) | 8.00 a.m. –
10.00 a.m. |
| MLRHRM 51403
|
Research Methods
|
Professor K. Dissanayake (UOC)
Dr. R. Senathirajah (UOC) |
1.00 p.m. –
3.00 p.m. |
Note: Classes are held on Sundays
Masters in Information Systems Management 2018/19
(Tentative) Calendar for Semester IV
Academic Year: 2020/21
Semester: IV
Course Title: Seminar in Research
Course Status: Core
Acting-coordinator: Pavithra Jayawardena
Mode of the delivery: Learning Management System and Zoom conferencing (until the commencement of on-site classes)
| Sessions/workshops and presentations | Dates | Proposed lecturers |
| Session on formulation of the research problem, research questions, objectives, the significance of the study | 21.11.2020 | Dr. R. Senathiraja |
| Workshop on writing the Literature Review | 28.11.2020 | Pavithra Jayawardena |
| Session I on research methods: quantitative methods
|
12.12.2020 | Dr. Rushan Abeygoonawardena |
| Session II on research methods: qualitative methods | 19.12.2020 | Pavithra Jayawardena |
| Proposal presentation
|
09.01.2021 | Coordinator and course lecturers |
| Submission of the progress report and first three chapters | 06.02.2021 | Coordinator and supervisors |
| Presentation of data and the analysis
|
06.03.2021 | Coordinator and course lecturers |
| Pre-submission viva
|
03.04.2021 | Coordinator and course lecturers |
| Submission of the final report | 30.04.2021 | Coordinator and supervisors |
| Final viva for dissertation | 03.07.2021 | Examiners |
Masters in Manufacturing Management (MMM) 2020/21
Semester II lecture plan and SME I and II examination
Coordinator: Professor S.P. Premarathne
| Date | Time | ||
| Mr. Chanuka Wattegama, | MMM 6403 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 18 | Nov. 1, 8,
Dec 20 Jan 3, 10, 17, |
1 -4PM |
| Dr. Nilakshi W. K Galahitiyawe
nilakshi@sjp.ac.lk
|
MMM 6404 Manufacturing Strategy 25 | Nov. 1, 8
Dec 20 Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
9-12AM |
| Prof S.P.Premaratna | Methodology | Nov 15
Jan 24, 31 |
8.30 – 1.00
1-4PM |
| SEM I examination | MMM6401 | Nov. 22 | 9 – 12 AM |
| SEM I examination | MMM6401 | Dec 06 | 9 – 12 AM |
| Lectures (Semester II) | 1th November 2020 to 7th March 2021 |
| Study Leave | 8th March 2021 to 20th March 2021 |
| Examination (Semester II) | 21st March 2021 to 28th March 2021 |
| Thesis –Proposal submission | 24th October 2020 |
| Thesis submission | 16th May 2021 |
MA Gender and Women’s Studies (MGWS) 2020
6102: Seminar: Debates in Contemporary Feminist Research
Coordinator: Dr. Asha Abeyasekara
Semester II: September 2020 – February 2021
Date and Time: Saturdays, 9.00 – 11.00am (classroom)
Thursdays, 5.30 – 7.30pm (via Zoom)
| Topic | Lecturer | Date | |
| 0 | Introduction – overview
Thesis specifications and timeline |
12/09/2020 | |
| 1 | Doing Interviews – practice sessions
Refining the interview guide |
Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 12/09/2020 |
| 2 | Preparing for fieldwork: data management and field ethics | Dr. Kaushalya Perera | 19/09/2020 |
| 3 | Conceptual, Theoretical, and Analytical frameworks | Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 26/09/2020 |
| 4 | Semiotic analysis
Examples of semiotic analysis How to do semiotic analysis |
Prof. Harshana Rambukwella | 03/10/2020 |
| Zoom | |||
| 5 | Textual analysis
Examples of textual analysis How to do textual analysis |
Prof. Farzana Haniffa | 10/10/2020 |
| 6 | Historical analysis
Examples of historical analysis How to do historical analysis |
Dr. Darshi Thoradeniya | 17/10/2020 |
| 7 | Policy analysis
Examples of policy analysis How to do policy analysis |
Dr. Vagisha Gunasekara | 28/10/2020 |
| 8 | Discourse analysis
Examples of discourse analysis How to do discourse analysis |
Dr. Sreemalie Herath | 31/10/2020 |
| 9 | Narrative analysis
Examples of narrative analysis How to do narrative analysis |
Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 05/11/2020 |
| 10 | Content analysis: descriptive analysis to thematic analysis | Dr. Kaushalya Perera | 07/11/2020 |
| 11 | Descriptive to explanatory accounts | Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 12/11/2020 |
| 12 | Finding meaning in people’s talk: stories, and talk as action | Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 19/11/2020 |
| 13 | Finding meaning in people’s talk: implicit cultural meanings | Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 05/12/2020 |
| 14 | Identifying key findings | Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 12/12/2020 |
| 15 | Linking findings with key concepts and theories | Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 09/01/2021 |
| 16 | Theorising findings | Dr. Malathi de Alwis | 16/01/2021 |
| 17 | Revisiting the Literature Review | Dr. Malathi de Alwis | 23/01/2021 |
| 18 | Writing up Methodology | Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 30/01/2021 |
| 19 | Writing the Introduction | Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 06/02/2021 |
| 20 | Writing the Conclusion
Writing the abstract |
Dr. Asha Abeyasekera | 13/02/2021 |
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychosocial Support
Psychosocial component – Modules 5102 & 5103
Session Schedules – Semester I
Coordinator: Professor Gameela Samarasinghe
Commencement: 11 July 2020
Mode of Interaction: Learning Management System and Zoom Conferencing
Sessions yet to be conducted from 31 October – 14 November 2020
| Course code | Course Title | Course Lecturers | Zoom interaction time |
| 5102 | Introduction to Psychosocial Interventions: Theories, Approaches, and Ethics | 31/10/2020 – Giselle Dass | 9.00am – 11.00am |
| 7/11/2020 – Kusala Wettasinghe | 9.00am – 11.00am | ||
| 14/11/2020 – Ananda Galappatti & Kusala Wettasinghe | 9.00am – 11.00am | ||
| 5103 | Key Psychosocial issues and problems | 31/10/2020 – Kusala Wettasinghe | 11.30am – 1.30pm |
| 7/11/2020 – Kusala Wettasinghe | 11.30am – 1.30pm | ||
| 14/11/2020 – Ananda Galappatti & Kusala Wettasinghe | 11.30am – 1.30pm |
Note: Classes are held on Saturdays
Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management (PGDip MM) - 2020/21
Academic Calendar 2020/2021 (Tentative)
| Semester I | ||
| Lectures | from 21/11/2020 to 20/12/2020 | (5 Weeks) |
| Christmas/ New Year Vacation | from 21/12/2020 to 01/01/2021 | (1 Weeks) |
| Lectures | from 02/01/2021 to 07/03/2021 | (10 Weeks) |
| Study Leave | from 08/03/2021 to 26/03/2021 | (2 Weeks) |
| Semester I Examination | from 27/03/2021 to 04/04/2021 | (2 Weeks) |
| Sinhala, Tamil New Year Vacation | from 05/04/2021 to 23/04/2021 | (3 Weeks) |
| Semester II | ||
| Lectures | from 24/04/2021 to 08/08/2021 | (15 Weeks) |
| Study Leave | from 09/08/2021 to 27/08/2021 | (2 Weeks) |
| Semester II Examination | from 28/08/2021 to 05/09/2021 | (2 Weeks) |
Lecture Panel
PGDip MM 5101 – Industrial Organization – Dr Sajitha Dishanka/Dr MAYD Madurapperuma
PGDip MM 5102 – Manufacturing Planning & Control – Mr Aruna Wickramarachchi
PGDip MM 5105 – Industrial Relations & Industrial Law – Ms. NRAS Rajapaksha/ Mr A Sarveswaran
PGDip MM 5106 – Total Quality Manufacturing – Mr VCM Perera
Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management
Session Schedule – Semester I
Commencement: 21st November 2020
Mode of Interaction: Learning Management System and Zoom Conferencing (until the commencement of on-site classes)
| Course Code | Course Title | Proposed Course Lecturers | Zoom Interaction Time |
| PGDip MM 5101 | Industrial Organization | Dr MAYD Madurapperuma
Dr Sajitha Dishanka (UOC) |
8.00 a.m – 10.00 a.m. |
| PGDip MM 5106 | Total Quality Manufacturing | VCM Perera , MBA(UOC) | 10.15 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. |
| PGDip MM 5102 | Industrial Relations & Industrial Law | A Sarveswaran (UOC)
NRAS Rajapaksha, MHRM (UOC) |
1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. |
| PGDip MM 5105 | Manufacturing Planning & Control | Aruna Wickamarachchi, MMM (UOC) | 3.15 p.m. – 6.15 p.m |
Note: Classes are held on Saturdays
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
Academic Calendar 2020/2021 (Tentative)
| Semester I | ||
| Lectures | from 05/12/2020 to 20/12/2020 | (3 Weeks) |
| Christmas/ New Year Vacation | from 21/12/2020 to 01/01/2021 | (1 Weeks) |
| Lectures | from 02/01/2021 to 21/03/2021 | (12 Weeks) |
| Study Leave | from 22/03/2021 to 02/04/2021 | (2 Weeks) |
| Semester I Examination | from 03/04/2021 to 10/04/2021 | (2 Weeks) |
| Sinhala, Tamil New Year Vacation | from 11/04/2021 to 23/04/2021 | (1 Weeks) |
| Semester II | ||
| Lectures | from 24/04/2021 to 08/08/2021 | (15 Weeks) |
| Study Leave | from 09/08/2021 to 27/08/2021 | (2 Weeks) |
| Semester II Examination | from 28/08/2021 to 05/09/2021 | (2 Weeks) |
Lecture Panel
PGDBM 5101 Accounting and Finance- Dr AAC Abeysinghe / Ms Ganga Fernando
PGDBM 5103 Quantitative Techniques- Prof. AA Azeez
PGDBM 5104 Management Process & Practices- Dr K Kajendra
PGDBM 5102 Business Economics- Prof. H.D. Karunarathne/ Dr HMN Padmasiri
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PgDPA) Programme (M-Learning)
(Tentative) Academic Calendar for 2020/2021
Coordinator: Pavithra Jayawardene
| Semester I | |
| Lectures | 06.12.2020-09.05.2021 |
| Study Leave | 10.05.2021-28.05.2021 |
| Exams | 29.05.2021-13.06.2021 |
| Semester II | |
| Lectures | 20.06.2021-21.11.2021 |
| Study Leave | 22.11.2021-10.12.2021 |
| Exams | 11.12.2021-26.12.2021 |