CURRICULUM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN E-GOVERNANCE

GENERAL SIR JOHN KOTELAWALA DEFENCE UNIVERSITY (MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTHUNIVERSITIESAND INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITIES) CURRICULUM MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN E-GOVERNANCE General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), established under the Sir John Kotelawala Defence Academy Act No: 68 of 1981 and subsequent amendments is a UGC approved Degree awarding Defence University in Sri Lanka. 1

MBA IN E - GOVERNANCE INTRODUCTION 1. Master of Business Administration in E Governance of the KDU will provide a rare opportunity for the participants to obtain a wider spectrum of knowledge, skills, competence and attitudes to relevant and necessary to an individual s practice of Master of Business Administration in E Governance.. Moreover, it is designed in accordance with the Sri Lankan Qualification Framework, published by the Ministry of Higher Education and it is equivalent to Sri Lanka Qualifying Level 8. It is designed by a panel of senior academics and professionals from reputed universities / institutions in Sri Lanka, ensuring a high academic standard to facilitate participants to complete MBA in E-Governance in two years while in service. Lectures will be held on every other weekend at KDU and the rest of the learning is through assignments / independent learning carried out at the candidate s own convenience. The medium of instructions is English and all the lectures are webcasted through m-learning platform of KDU. OBJECTIVES. The main objective of this programme is to enhance and develop the knowledge of Commissioned officers in the Tri-Services, Gazette Police officers and executive officers in Public and Private Sector and professionals and practitioners in respective discipline in MBA in E Governance. In addition, this programme will; a. Provide a wider spectrum of knowledge in E Governance, b. To enhance the skills of participant in E Governance, c. Facilitate career progression. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES AND EXPECTATIONS 4. Successful candidates of MBA in E Governance conducted by the Faculty of Graduate Studies of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University will demonstrate knowledge and understanding on all aspects related in E Governance and to apply knowledge in practical context in their respective organizations or in any field as applicable. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 5. Candidates are required to earn 65 credits including the credits allocated to the dissertation in two years to obtain the MBA in E-Governance or complete the academic requirements including a project report of the first year to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma in

E-Governance without any violation of rules and regulations stipulated by KDU on conduct and discipline will lead to cancellation of the studentship. 6. The duration of the MBA in E-Governance is two years and classes are conducted on every other weekend other than public holidays. COURSE SYLUBUSS 7. The programme contains 15 compulsory subject modules and 6 optional subject modules. If a candidate intends to complete the MBA in E-Governance programme, he is required to complete all 15 compulsory subject modules, the dissertation and optional subject modules out of 6. 8. Course delivery plan of each semester is attached here to as Annex A. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 9. A person is eligible for admission to the programme of study leading to the MBA Degree in E-Governance provided he/she meets one of the following conditions: a. He / She is a Commissioned officer/gazette Police Officer with minimum of ten (10) years post qualification executive experience in the services. b. He / She possesses any Bachelor of Science, IT or Engineering degree from a recognized University accepted by the Faculty and approved by KDU together with minimum two (0) years post qualifying executive experience in a Government/Private sector organization. c. He / She possesses any other recognized degree in a relevant field accepted by the Faculty and approved by KDU together with minimum of two (0) years post qualifying executive experience in a Government/Private sector organization. d. He / She possess Diploma in relevant field (Science) with minimum of five (05) years post qualification executive experience in a Government/Private sector. e. He / She possess Certificate with minimum of Seven (07) years post qualification executive experience in a Government/Private sector. f. He / She Possess Associate Membership, Graduate-ship (as appropriate) or equivalent from a recognized professional institute accepted by the Faculty and approved by KDU with minimum of three (0) years post qualifying executive experience in a Government/Private sector organization.

HOW TO APPLY 10. A person who wishes to be a candidate of the MBA Programme shall make an application to the respective Service Commander / Inspector General of Police / Head of Department of the Institution who will submit these applications to the Dean-FGS with their recommendations. All applicants will be required to pass an aptitude test conducted by KDU. 11. If you need more details, contact the Dean-FGS, KDU, Tel: 011041447. PROGRAMME FEES Registration Fees for years initial registration period: - Rs 4,000.00 (Tri-Services/ Police/ Ministry of Defence) Rs 5,000.00 (Other) Tuition Fees :- Rs 00,000.00 (Tri-Services/Police/Ministry of Defence) Rs 5,000.00 (Other) Library Fees :- Rs,000.00 Refundable Library Fees :- Rs 4,000.00 Refundable Mess Deposit :- Rs,000.00 Registration Renewal Fee :- Rs 1,500.00 per additional year (after completion of initial registration) Re-Exam Fee for a Semester : - Rs,500.00 Re-Exam Fee for a Subject : - Rs 1,000.00 Repeat Thesis Defence Viva - Voce :- Rs 11,500.00 PROSPECTS 1. Officers of the Tri forces will be benefited with the successful completion of a MBA in E-Governance degree at KDU in following ways, a. Upon retirement, officers in the Tri services will be in a position to apply for a quality employment in a higher managerial/ executive position in a private or public sector. b. MBA in E-Governance qualification from KDU will enable those who employed in various appointments in the discipline to perform with confidence. c. MBA in E-Governance qualification from the KDU will be motivating factors for them to carry out their further studies in the same discipline. d. Above will enable them to become qualified officers with better carrier opportunities after retirement. Closing date to submit the applications 15 th December 017 4

ANNEX A COURSE SYLLABUS OF MBA IN E-GOVERNANCE CODE SUBJECTS CREDITS MEG 101 MEG 10 MEG 10 MEG 104 MEG 105 MEG 064 MEG 07 MEG 08 MEG 09 MEG 10 MEG 11 MEG 1 MEG 1 MEG 14 MEG 15 MEG 16 MEG 417 MEG 418 Year 1 Semester 1 E-Government Concepts Comm & Presentation Skills E-Governance Technologies & Technical Concepts Organizational Behaviour & Management Research Skills & Info Literacy Year 1 Semester Research Methodology IT Project Management Strategic Management E-Development Case Studies IT Law Year Semester 1 Networking & Communication IT Policy & Planning Info System Management ( ISM ) Optional Marketing Management Managerial Economics E-Commerce Principles & Infrastructure Year Semester Information Security Public Sector Management 15 4 16 11 MEG 419 MEG 40 MEG 41 Optional IT Procurement Management Human-Computer Interaction Human Resources Management 8 MEGR DISSERTATION 15 TOTAL 65 5