The Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities (FMSH) stands as one of the oldest and most dynamic faculties of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. It is also the largest in terms of student population, proudly serving a vibrant community of tri-service officer cadets and civilian day scholars.
Comprising three academic departments—Management and Finance, Social Sciences, and Languages—the Faculty currently offers eleven cutting-edge undergraduate degree programmes, including:
- BSc in Management & Technical Sciences
- BSc in Logistics Management
- BSc in Social Sciences
- BA in TESOL (with Cambridge CELTA)
- BSc in ADSC
- BSc (Hons) in Management
- BSc (Hons) in Business Analytics
- BSc (Hons) in Logistics Management
- BSc (Hons) in Financial Analytics
- BSc (Hons) in Management & Technical Sciences
- BSc (Hons) in International Business & Economics
In addition, we offer a range of diploma and certificate programmes in languages such as English, Sinhala, Tamil, Mandarin etc, as well as Communication Skills courses, which are integral to our support to other faculties within KDU.
What sets FMSH apart is that it is not a traditional university faculty. We are a modernized, student-centered, and innovation-driven academic environment that aligns closely with industry expectations and global trends. Our programmes integrate technology, real-world relevance, and employability, ensuring our graduates are not only knowledgeable but also highly sought-after in the job market—both locally and internationally.
Our highly qualified and committed academic staff bring together a powerful blend of experience and youthful energy, continuously innovating curricula and contributing to research and policy dialogue in their respective disciplines. We instil not only academic excellence but also values, positive attitudes, and leadership qualities, making our students stand out as both professionals and responsible citizens.
FMSH plays a pivotal role in KDU’s broader academic ecosystem. We provide academic and research support to several prestigious military institutions, including:
- National Defence College
- Defence Services Command and Staff College
- Sri Lanka Army War College
- Sri Lanka Military Academy
- Naval and Maritime Academy
- Sri Lanka Air Force Academy – China Bay
- Army School of Logistics
We also contribute extensively to postgraduate education at KDU through programmes such as the MBA, MBA in Logistics Management, MSc in Management, and MSc in Disaster Risk Reduction and Development, serving as coordinators, lecturers, supervisors, and examiners.
Our faculty offers far more than a degree—it offers an experience. FMSH students enjoy a rich array of extra- and co-curricular activities, including sports, student clubs, cultural events, and field visits etc. Every student is assigned a mentor, and our staff remain accessible throughout the week for guidance and support. The friendly, inclusive, and supportive environment we foster helps students thrive academically and personally.
With English as the primary medium of instruction and curricula aligned to current and emerging global challenges, FMSH produces graduates who are confident, capable, and career-ready—graduates that the job market eagerly seeks.
So, if you are an ambitious local or international student looking for more than just a degree—if you’re seeking a vibrant, future-ready community that nurtures your growth and success—we warmly invite you to become a proud member of FMSH at KDU.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Dr. Lakshika Liyanage
Dean
Faculty of Management, Social Sciences & Humanities
The Faculty of Management Social Sciences and Humanities (FMSH) is one of the oldest faculties of the University (KDU), and it consists of three academic departments, namely the Department of Management and Finance, the Department of Social Sciences and the Department of Languages.
The Faculty currently offers three degree programmes, i.e. BSc in Logistics Management, BSc in Management and Technical Sciences and BSc in Social Sciences for both tri-service officer cadets and civil day scholars, and it is planning to introduce a BA degree in Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and several other diploma and certificate courses in English, Tamil, Mandarin etc. We will also offer a part time BSc in Management degree facilitating you to qualify with a valuable degree while being employed.
FMSH possesses a well-qualified and committed academic staff, a nice blend of experienced academicians with young and energetic ones working together planning and implementing course curricula in their degree programmes and contributing to research and innovation in their respective disciplines.
FMSH also plays a key role in providing assistance to other Faculties of KDU and to Affiliated Military institutes such as Defence Services Command and Staff College, Naval and Maritime Academy, Army Logistics School etc. The Faculty provides through its Department of Languages the requirements of English, Sinhala and Tamil language courses and Communication Skills courses for the other Faculties of KDU. It provides its assistance for coordinating and conducting post graduate programmes such as MBA in Logistics Management, MSc in Management, MSc in Disaster Risk Reduction and Development programmes and serving as research supervisors and examiners.
The Faculty is fully committed to making our graduates outstanding personalities with sound knowledge, healthy attitudes and versatile skills groomed in a disciplined environment to challenge the challenges in their professional and personal lives ahead, and our prospective students will enjoy an array of extra- and co-curricular activities such as various sports and club activities, study tours, etc. So, I invite enterprising youths both local and foreign dreaming to achieve success through high-quality higher education to join the courses of study offered by FMSH, KDU. We await your decision to welcome you to KDU as proud members of our vibrant student community.
Dr. Lakshika Liyanage
Dean
Faculty of Management, Social Sciences & Humanities