The Foundation Programme for Bachelor’s Degree is designed to provide participants a sound knowledge and skills for progression to undergraduate programmes at the National School of Business Management (NSBM). This programme enables participants to gain essential subject knowledge and skills to progress with further studies in a variety of degree programmes offered by NSBM. Foundation Programme for Bachelor’s Degree is a one year fulltime programme designed for participants with G.C.E. Ordinary Level qualification. This progrmme is aimed at grooming its participants with appropriate knowledge and skills to pursue. 

Key Features

• To develop knowledge and understanding of participants on specified subject areas to pursue undergraduate studies


• To deliver an acceptable level of English proficiency


• To enhance self confidence and learning orientation of participants


• To equip participants with appropriate skills for academic success

Program Contents

STAGE 1

• Principles of Management & Business
• Fundamentals of Economics
• Fundamentals of Project Management and Computer Applications
• Academic Writing

STAGE 2

• Fundamentals of Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques
• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Business Theory & Environment
• Professional Development

Entry Requirements

• GCE OL 6 passes including Mathematics and English. Cambridge or Edexcel 5 Passes including Mathematics and English

Fee & Funding

For Local Students:

• Programme Fee: LKR 300,000
• Registration Fee : LKR 10,000
• Library Fee : LKR 5,000

For International Students:

• Programme Fee: $ 3750
• Registration Fee: $125
• Library Fee: $ 63

Key Personnel

Programme Director

Ms. Anne Pathirage

Phone: 011 544 5100

Email: [email protected]