Overview

Step into a world-class academic journey with the Bachelor of Business (Honors) in International Economics and Finance – a premier 4-year honors degree offered by the Royal Institute Campus (RIC), a leader in private higher education in Sri Lanka.

This program is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC), and is aligned with SLQF Level 6, reflecting the highest national standard for undergraduate degrees. It matches the academic excellence of state university honors degrees while offering broader exposure and flexibility.

To make this opportunity more accessible, the program is available through both Self-financing and the Government Loan Scheme, offering greater financial ease for students and parents.

Three (3) simple passes (S) in the Commerce subject stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka or equivalent;

Or

(b) Three (3) simple passes (S) in any subject stream in one and the same sitting at the GCE (Advanced Level) Examination conducted by the Department of Examinations of Sri Lanka with a bridging course approved by the Specified Authority

1st Year

  • Microeconomics
  • Financial Accounting
  • Process of Globalization
  • Mathematics for Economics & Finance
  • Business Information Systems
  • Macroeconomics
  • Corporate Finance
  • International Banking & Financial Markets
  • Management Process
  • Statistics for Economics & Finance

 

2st Year

  • Managerial Economics
  • International Trade & Trade Policy
  • Marketing Management
  • Skill Development (Foreign Language)
  • Economic Issues & Challenges in Developing Countries
  • International Macroeconomics
  • Derivatives & Risk Management
  • Environmental Economics
  • International Finance
  • Skill Development

 

3rd Year

  • International Commercial Law
  • International Political Economy
  • Econometrics
  • Project Management
  • Service Marketing (Optional)
  • Tourism Economics (Optional)
  • Managerial Finance (Optional)
  • Development Economics
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Global Poverty & Inequality
  • Behavioral Economics & Finance
  • Organizational Behavior (Optional)
  • Economic Planning & Policy (Optional)
  • Entrepreneurship Development (Optional)

 

4rd Year

  • Financial Modelling & Forecasting
  • Research Methods
  • Internship (03 Months)
  • Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management (Optional)
  • Globalization & Economic Development (Optional)
  • International Marketing (Optional)
  • Big Data Analytics for Economics
  • Contemporary Issues in Economics & Finance
  • Independent Research / Dissertation

 

Marks obtained in respect of a course modules will be graded according to the following grading system.

Marks Grade GPV
85-100 A+ 4.00
70-84 A 4.00
65-69 A- 3.70
60-64 B+ 3.30
55-59 B 3.00
50-54 B- 2.70
45-49 C+ 2.30
40-44 C 2.00
35-39 C- 2.00
30-34 D+ 1.30
25-29 D 1.00
00-24 E 0.00

Grade Point Values and credit values of all registered course modules in a study program of a student shall be considered in calculating the final GPA, unless stated otherwise. GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated as the credit-weighted arithmetic mean of the Grade Point Values. It is determined by dividing the sum of the product of credits and their corresponding Grade Point Values (GPVs) by the total number of credits attempted. GPA shall be computed to the second decimal point.

GPA ​= ∑ (Credit × GPV​)​ / ∑ Credits

∑ Credits – Total Number of Credits of the Course

GPV – Grade Point Value of the module

Credit – Credit Value of the module

 

GPA Cut-off Class
3.70 or greater First Class
3.30 or greater Second Class (Upper Division)
3.00 or greater Second Class (Lower Division)
2.00 or greater Ordinary Pass

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