Centre for Distance and Continuing Education

University of Peradeniya

Centre for Distance and Continuing Education

University of Peradeniya

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)


The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree programme (Blended Mode) is delivered by Centre for Distance and Continuing Education (CDCE), University of Peradeniya and conducted in collaboration with the Faculty of Management , University of Peradeniya. This degree program intends to provide opportunities to those students who qualify for university admission, but fail to obtain placement within the national university system in Sri Lanka.


Registration for the Bachelor of Business Administration [External] Degree Programme 2025/2026

Duly completed applications, together with the payment receipt for the application fee of Rs. 1,500/-, should be sent by registered post to the Senior Assistant Registrar, Centre for Distance and Continuing Education, No. 43, Old Galaha Road, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya on or before 30/11/2026. Incomplete and late applications will not be entertained.

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COMPLETION OF BACHELOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEGREE PROGRAMME - CONVOCATION 2023

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General objectives of this program are to prepare the students;

  • to proceed to senior management positions in various organizations and to participate in effective decision-making,
  • to acquire analytical and problem solving ability, and to enhance their capacity to learn from experience,
  • to receive a strong foundation to continue further studies
  • to develop new entrepreneurial ventures to capitalize on the opportunities available in Sri Lankan context.

Passed G.C.E (A/L) in one sitting (any stream) or any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the UGC. Basic computer literacy and good knowledge in English is an added advantage.

The instructions are in blended mode. Course materials are delivered online and limited number of face-to-face discussion sessions are held at CDCE. A written examination is held at the end of each semester at CDCE, University of Peradeniya. Tutor-Mentors and Subject Matter Experts (SME) are available online throughout the programme to facilitate the online learning.
The duration of the programme is three academic years and an academic year consists of two semesters. The programme is offered in three levels ; Certificate, Diploma and Degree.

The duration of the programme is three academic years and an academic year consists of two semesters. The programme is offered in three levels ; Diploma, Higher Diploma and Degree. Courses under new syllabus are offered from the year 2020 onward.

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Total number of credits : 90

Application Fee : Rs. 1500

* If a student wishes to withdraw his/her registration, she/he should make a written request to the SAR/CDCE within one month of date of the commencement of the respective level of the degree program.
Students whose requests for withdrawal/cancellation that have been submitted within the stipulated period and approved shall be entitled for a refund of up 80% of the course fee.


Every year applications are called through our website. Paper advertisements will be published in newspapers. Application form can be accessed from the CDCE website http://cdce.pdn.ac.lk when CDCE call for applications.

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