University of Kelaniya (UoK) Sri Lanka Collaborating with CQUniversity to Offer a Dual Award: University of Kelaniya and CQUniversity, Australia signed an agreement on the 20^th of February 2019 at the CQUniversity in Melbourne. Prof. D. M. Semasinghe, Vice- Chancellor, University of Kelaniya, Prof. Ariyarthna Jayamaha, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Prof. Peter Best, Head, Department of Accounting CQUniversity, Prof. Lee di Milia, Dean, School of Business and Law at CQUniversity signed the agreement.

The Faculty of Graduate Studies has been offering Master of Business in Accounting/Finance online degree since 2013. As the pioneer of introducing flexible mode of pedagogical approach to deliver MBus in (Accounting/Finance), Department of Accountancy has taken steps to tie-up with one of renowned Australian universities to offer Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) Degree.

In this context, University of Kelaniya signed an agreement with CQUniversity, Australia. This paradigm change can create opportunities for Sri Lankan students who are seeking to complete a professional master’s degree in accounting overseas while staying in Sri Lanka. Further, this initiative provides value for money to candidates by giving them an opportunity to complete Master of Business in (Accounting/Finance) and Master of Professional Accounting, two degrees in one registration. These two degrees can be completed within a short time period of 16 months with world recognized credit value.

Continuously for 6 years, industry has recognized this qualification for career advancement of existing employees. This recognition is mainly due to a quality curriculum, relevance to industry, embedding practical exposure, flexible mode of delivery, professionally and academically qualified panel of lecturers, on-time completion and adequate research exposure.

CQUniversity, Australia is recognized by Times Higher Education as being in the top 2% of universities (World University Rankings 2019), CQUniversity is creating the next generation of leaders and change makers and Australia’s first and only AshokaU Changemaker Australian campus driving social change. The MPA is offered by the Department of Accounting, Finance, Economics & Property in the School of Business & Law.

With this double degree program, students are having an opportunity to obtain Master of Business (Accounting/ Finance) from University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka and Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) from CQUniversity Australia.

Both these degree programs are conducted online and students will have an experience in discovering e-Learning and m-Learning blended learning exposure. All lesson materials are prepared by well qualified academic staff in both universities, available online 24/7 basis while progress is tracked under a continuous assessment process.