The Department of Sport Science and Physical Education under the Faculty of Social Sciences at University of Kelaniya , the first Sri Lankan University who implemented a Diploma in Sport Management, offers a Diploma in Sport Management since 2018. The programme ensures up-to-date knowledge by engaging experts and well-qualified educators in the field to help the students reach their full potential.

With much gratitude and appreciation, this unprecedented initiative is drawing positive attention from all around Sri Lanka and continues to grow in prestige and excellence. The numbers will tell how successful and significant this diploma is. This year we have more than 600 applicants out of which only 300 got selected.

Sport Management is the key to get the maximum out of sports science, physical education, sport recreation and leisure studies. Therefore, knowledge and experience in Sport Management is essential for any given sport development programme. We believe that the best way to promote sport development in the world is to identify, train, and connect the next generation in the field of sport who will provide national and international leadership. Keeping this in mind the Diploma is tailored with a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge components to help the student initiate, lead and manage sport and leadership programmes.

We believe that this program will produce individuals and an alumni network that promote sports in Sri Lanka and contribute to sport development in national and international level.