The National School of Business Management- NSBM Green University (, ) (also known as NSBM Green University , ) is a state owned and government recognized degree awarding institute in Sri Lanka. It was granted the degree awarding status by the Ministry of Education under Section 25A of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1978 and established under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 having the registration Number PB 4833.
NSBM Green University offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the fields of Business, Computing, Engineering, Science and Design. It is located in Pitipana, Homagama, in the Colombo suburbs.
History NSBM Green University was founded in 2011 as the degree awarding university under the National Institute of Business Management to award undergraduate and post-graduate degrees. Followed by a series of government protocols, the approval was granted to set up a higher education institute named National School of Business Management (NSBM). It was registered as a limited company under the Companies Act No. 7 of 2007. The first board of directors of the company was appointed in July 2011, consisting of 5 members. In the wake of the discussions about the location of the proposed institute, a land of 26 acres in Pitipana, Homagama was selected and later obtained in December 2011. The NSBM Green University Town project's construction work officially began at an investment of 10.2 billion LKR in 2013, after clearing government sanctions and approvals. While the construction was underway, NSBM commenced its operations as a city campus.
NSBM city campus was launched in Nugegoda with a modest organizational structure consisting of School of Business, School of Computing, Finance Division, and Administration Division. On 25 February 2012, it officially began the education delivery process inaugurating the first set of students for the University College Dublin and the UGC approved degree programs. Later the same year, the city campus expanded its presence with the addition of three new buildings in close proximity to the main building. Over the period of the next four years since its inception, the city campus continued till it was moved to NSBM Green University Town premises. Along the way, more undergraduate and postgraduate degrees programs and new academic partnerships were added to the NSBM profile. These comprise the Management, Computing, Engineering, and Design degrees offered by NSBM or affiliated with Plymouth University, UK, Victoria University, Australia and Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia.
The construction of the NSBM Green University Town was carried out by MAGA Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd together with the design and consultation of Engineering Consultancy (Pvt.) Ltd. On 26 October 2016, the newly constructed university complex was ceremonially declared open, concluding a construction project spanned over two years and ten months.
NSBM commenced the construction of Phase II of the NSBM Green University Project in 2021, adding another 14 acres adjoining the university premises. This new addition plans to house several new facilities including three new faculties: Medicine, Law, and Health Science. Moreover, NSBM envisions Phase III developments in another 20 acres of land, which will include infrastructure for medical and engineering studies.
Administration and governance The highest administration and academic official of NSBM Green University is the Vice Chancellor/CEO. The Vice Chancellor chairs the NSBM board of directors and also serves as the head of the university Senate, Audit committee, and the Senior management. The position is currently held by Prof. E.A. Weerasinghe, the founder of the university.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor is the second highest administration and academic official of NSBM Green University. Prof. Chaminda Rathnayake presently serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor.
The board of directors is the governing and executive body of NSBM Green University. The Board consists of 15 members. It is responsible for the management, finance, property, investment and general operations of NSBM. The Senate is the supreme academic body for Academic Governance at NSBM Green University.
Academic Profile
Admission The student selection and the admission procedure of NSBM Green University is carried out independently by the university itself. NSBM offers two intakes annually. The 1st intake usually starts in March, whereas the 2nd intake begins in October each year. The students need to apply directly to the university. The student selection is carried out based on the student admission policy of NSBM, considering the standard examination results and institutional requirements.
NSBM also offers admission to the students applied under the Interest Free Student Loan Scheme introduced by the State Ministry of Higher Education in which the ministry manages the application and registration process.
Faculties and Departments A range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional/ executive programs are taught at NSBM through a network of faculties and departments.
Faculty of Business Faculty of Business of NSBM offers BSc., BBM, BM, BA, Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws degree programs in the fields of Business, Management, Commerce and Law, including disciplines associated with Accounting, Finance, International business, Industrial Management, Project management, Logistics management, Human resource management, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Marketing management, Business Economics, Business Analytics, Business communication, Law and Business Studies, Law and International Trade and Law and E-Commerce. It is also the largest faculty of NSBM Green University, in terms of student population.
Departments and Relevant Degree Programs Department of Legal Studies
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BM (Hons) in Law and Business Studies (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BM (Hons.) in Law and International Trade (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BM (Hons) in Law and E-Commerce (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) LLB (Hons) Law (Plymouth University – United Kingdom)
Department of Economics and Decision Sciences
BM (Honors) in Business Analytics – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BM (Honors) in Business Economics – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM)
Department of Operations and Logistics
BSc (Hons) Operations and Logistics Management – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc in Business Management (Industrial Management) (Special) – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BSc in Business Management (Project Management) (Special) – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BSc in Business Management (Logistics Management) (Special) – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) Bachelor of Business: Management and Innovation & Supply Chain and Logistics Management – (Victoria University – Australia)
Department of Marketing and Tourism Management
BBM (Hons) Tourism, Hospitality & Events – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BSc in Multimedia – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BM (Hons) in Marketing Management (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BSc (Hons) Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc (Hons) Marketing Management – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc (Hons) Business Communication – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BA in Business Communication – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM)
Department of Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BM (Hons) in Accounting and Finance – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM)
Department of Management
Foundation Programme for bachelor's degree BSc (Hons) International Management and Business – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BM (Hons) in International Business – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) Bachelor of Business: Management and Innovation & Supply Chain and Logistics Management – (Victoria University – Australia) BSc in Business Management (Human Resource Management) (Special) – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM)
Faculty of Computing The Faculty of Computing provides education and training in the areas of Computer science, Software Engineering, Computer networks, Management information systems, Data science, Cyber Security, Computer security and Information technology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Departments and Relevant Degree Programs Department of Computer and Data Science
BSc (Hons) Computer Science – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc (Hons) in Computer Science – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BSc (Honours) in Data Science – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BSc (Hons) in Data Science – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom)
Department of Computer Security and Network Systems
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc (Hons) Computer Security – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) Bachelor of Information Technology (Major in Cyber Security) – (Victoria University – Australia) BSc (Hons) in Computer Networks – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM)
Department of Software Engineering & Information Systems
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BSc (Hons) Technology Management – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc in Management Information Systems (Special) – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) Foundation Programme for bachelor's degree
Faculty of Engineering Engineering, Quantity surveying, Interior design, and Multimedia degree programs are conducted under the Faculty of Engineering.
Departments and Relevant Degree Programs Department of Electrical, Electronic and Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Science of Engineering Honours in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) Bachelor of Science of Engineering Honours in Computer Systems Engineering – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BEng (Hons) Electrical, Electronics, and Communication Engineering (Plymouth University – United Kingdom)
Department of Mechatronic and Industry Engineering
Bachelor of Science of Engineering Honours in Mechatronic Engineering – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BEng (Hons) Civil and Structural Engineering – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Mechatronics (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BEng (Hons) Robotics and Automation Engineering (Plymouth – United Kingdom)
Department of Design Studies
Bachelor of Interior Design – (UGC Approved – Offered By NSBM) BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BA (Hons) in Interior Design – (Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc (Hons) Architecture -(Plymouth University – United Kingdom)
Faculty of Science The Faculty of Science, offers BSc. Degrees in Biomedical Science, Health & Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Science, Psychology and Nursing under the Department of Biomedical Science.
Departments and Relevant Degree Programs Department of Life Sciences
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science – (Offered By NSBM Green University) BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science (Offered By NSBM Green University) BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Health (Offered By NSBM Green University) BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science – (Offered by Plymouth University – United Kingdom)
Department of Health Sciences
BSc (Hons) Psychology – (Offered by Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc (Hons) Nursing – (Offered by Plymouth University – United Kingdom) BSc (Hons) Nursing – Top up – (Offered by Plymouth University – United Kingdom) Foundation Programme for bachelor's degree
Faculty of Postgraduate Studies and Professional Advancement