Yesterday, 29th September 2025, marks a significant milestone for Sri Lanka Technology Campus (SLTC) as we formalize a strategic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
This strategic collaboration aims to elevate Human Resource Management (HRM) education in Sri Lanka by fostering academic excellence, knowledge sharing, and professional development for both students and faculty. The MoU signifies a joint commitment by CIPM and the Faculty of Business Management at SLTC to advance HRM practices nationally and internationally. Key areas of focus include the co-development of academic programmes, mutual recognition of qualifications, shared learning resources, and collaborative research, highlighting the SLTC HRM Undergraduates programme as a central pillar of this partnership. This milestone reinforces our dedication to shaping the future of HR education and practice.
The signing was witnessed by the CIPM delegation, led by Dr. Neil Bogahalande – Vice President, alongside Ms. Champika Gurusinghe – Council Member, Mr. U. A. C. Obeysekere – CEO, Ms. Himali Dasanayake – COO, Mr. G. Weerathunge – Director, Professional & Academic Affairs, Mr. Anushka Eranga – Director, Business School, Ms. Wathsala Nadeeshani – Director, Finance, and other members of their management team.
Representing SLTC were Professor Chandrika N. Wijeyaratne – Vice Chancellor, Professor Hilary Silva – Dean, Faculty of Business Management, Dr. Lakshitha Pahalagedara – Dean, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies & Research, Dr. Lasith Yasakethu – Former Dean, Faculty of Technology, Ms. Theja Deepani – Head, Department of Marketing Management, Ms. Tharani Sooriyaarachchi – Head, Department of Accounting and Finance, Mr. Sachin Carlton – Head, Department of Human Resource Management, and Mr. Naveen Fernando – Academic Member, Department of Human Resource Management.