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QUALIT Y JANUARY 2024
KDU VISION Department of Industrial Quality Management

To be a university nationally and internationally known for
its unique ability to engage both undergraduate and graduate
students in distinctive and interdisciplinary defence related Recognizing the knowledge vacuum in the application of quality practices to the operations of both
higher education that best serves the tri-services, manufacturing and service sector organizations, as well as the need for tailored management practices
the state sector and society at large. in the manufacturing and real estate industries in Sri Lanka, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence
University took the commendable initiative to address this gap. Consequently, the university established
KDU MISSION the Department of Industrial Quality Management under the Faculty of Built Environment and Spatial
Sciences to bridge this knowledge vacuum in 2022.
To ensure a high-quality, learner-centered educational experience
through undergraduate, graduate, and professional programmes With the establishment of the department, the B.Sc. (Hons) in Industrial and Service Quality Management degree
program was introduced, with its first intake recruiting in 2023. This program is designed to equip students with
along with high quality research across many disciplines the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure high standards of quality and efficiency in both industrial and service-
in the field of defence, in both residential and non-residential oriented organizations. Graduates of the B.Sc. (Hons) in Industrial and Service Quality Management will have
settings in the campus. acquired an advanced education that encompasses both specialized knowledge and general intellectual and life
skills. This comprehensive preparation enables them to pursue successful careers in quality management in both
manufacturing and service sector organizations.

CHAIRMAN - BOARD OF MANAGEMENT, KDU Subsequently, the department initiated its Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Property and Investment Management
program, with the inaugural intake commencing in 2024. This undergraduate degree program is designed to provide
Secretary, Ministry of Defence students with a comprehensive understanding of the real estate and investment industries. It integrates principles
General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne WWV RWP RSP USP ndc psc MPhil from property management, investment analysis, finance, and business management to equip graduates with
the knowledge and skills essential for success in the dynamic fields of property and investment. Graduates of the
B.Sc. (Hons) in Property and Investment Management will be empowered with the expertise necessary to assume
strategic leadership roles in the property, real estate, and investment management sectors, thereby enabling them
to secure competitive job opportunities both nationally and internationally.

Both degree programs offered by the department have been designed to align with Level 6 of the Sri Lanka
CHANCELLOR Qualification Framework (SLQF-2015), each comprising 120 credits. The curriculum for each program contains
General SHS Kottegoda (Retd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc contemporary subject areas in industrial management techniques, thereby offering undergraduates enhanced
opportunities for practical industrial engagement. Beyond traditional teaching and learning methodologies, both
programs incorporate opportunities for self-directed and experiential learning. These include regular industrial
visits with industry experts, case studies to assess students’ ability to apply knowledge, frequent guest lectures,
and more. Ultimately, the department aims to produce graduates who are equipped with the latest knowledge,
skills, and attitudes, capable of driving revolutionary changes in the organizations where they will be employed in
the future.
VICE CHANCELLOR
Rear Admiral HGU Dammika Kumara VSV USP psc MMaritimePol BSc (DS)

RECTOR (Southern Campus)
Major General LCR Jayasuriya RSP ndc psc Msc. S&SS, MPhil

General Sir John Kotelawala
Defence University
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