Massey University is one of New Zealand’s leading educational institutions. A state – funded university, with a proud 70-year tradition of academic excellence and a strong national and international reputation, Massey University is a leader in the fields of Information science and Management studies and is one of the biggest business colleges in the country. [...]

The Sundaytimes Sri Lanka

GISM campus launches globally regognized degrees from the prestigious Massey University

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Massey University is one of New Zealand’s leading educational institutions. A state – funded university, with a proud 70-year tradition of academic excellence and a strong national and international reputation, Massey University is a leader in the fields of Information science and Management studies and is one of the biggest business colleges in the country. It is currently ranked within the top 300 universities in the world.

Representing this prestigious university in Sri Lanka is The Graduate School of Science and Management (GISM) Campus which is the only directly affiliated and accredited institute in Sri Lanka for Massey University.

Speaking of the degrees available for local students, Dr. Senaratne, President of GISM stated that they currently offer programmes in Information Science and Business.

Their Information Science courses offer the chance to specialize in many of today’s most exciting and dynamic fields, with career prospects to match. Designed to educate graduates to a high level of professional competence in modern, relevant disciplines, it covers key subject areas such as Computer Science, Software Engineering and Information Technology.

With the pace of everyday life accelerating and the constant introduction of new technology, fast, appropriate, and reliable systems for storing and accessing information are increasingly important. The study of Information Systems from Massey University is a relevant and practical degree, teaching students about e-commerce, the impacts that information systems can have on organizations, and the specialized management skills that relate to information technology and systems. It also focuses on developing team skills that is an important soft skill that is required to be developed in this field.

Arguably, one the most flexible business degrees that is the globally accepted by employers is the Bachelor of Business Studies from Massey University. It gives a broad-based knowledge of business consisting of Accountancy, Business Information, Communications, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Small business, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business and Marketing Management. Graduates who complete the degree will have ability to think clearly, critically and, analytically and to conceptualize ideas and relate them to practical business situations.

All the programs are delivered by a panel of distinguished foreign faculty members, and reputed national academics using the modern approaches to current Higher Education that is up to date with advancing technologies and concepts.

GISM campus is also equipped with modern air conditioned classrooms and well equipped labs and libraries.

During the stretch of time of undergraduate studies, each student is assigned a mentor by GISM who would continue to be his or her mentor even during the period of studies at Massey University. Prof. Dr. Senaratne emphasized that an orientation programme and IELTS support classes are conducted by GISM while undertaking New Zealand visa documentation of the students free of charge. In addition, the students will also get a 15% reduction from the international student fees.

Further, GISM will assist the students to find their accommodation in New Zealand even prior to departure, and part-time work during semester time as well as employability on completion of the Degree in New Zealand. The students on completion of their Degree are given opportunity to apply for Job Visa to find full-time employment. Thereafter they could apply for Permanent Residence, if they wished to do so.

Prof. Dr. Senaratne earnestly invites students to make use of this opportunity forthwith and to sign up for the next limited intake.




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