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Empowering Future Innovators Through Excellence in Information Management Education and Leadership

Ruwan Jayathilaka is a Professor at SLIIT Business School, SLIIT. He currently serves as the Head of the Department of Information Management at SLIIT Business School and is the coordinator for the SLIIT MBA program. Before joining SLIIT, he worked with numerous international and national institutions, including UNICEF, the Institute of Policy Studies, the World Economic Forum, the International Organization for Migration, the South Asia Centre for Policy Studies, and the International Development Research Centre. He also collaborated with various policy stakeholder ministries and private sector institutions in Sri Lanka.

Professor Jayathilaka has published over 50 articles in SCI, SSCI, Scopus journals, and other peer-reviewed journals. His work has appeared in leading international journals, including Sustainable Development, Applied Economics, Social Indicators Research, Tourism Analysis, Educational Technology Research and Development, Tourism Review, Climate and Development, PLoS ONE, BMC Public Health, Quality & Quantity, Disability and Society, BMC Geriatrics, Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, Heliyon, Journal of Social and Economic Development, Journal of the Knowledge Economy, South Asia Economic Journal, and Journal of the Korean Economy. Additionally, he has presented more than 15 papers at international conferences in countries such as South Korea, Bangladesh, Nepal, Senegal, and Australia.

Professor Jayathilaka has extensive lecturing experience in Applied Econometrics, Business Economics, Business Statistics, Business Research Practice, and Data Analysis at various state and private universities in Sri Lanka and Australia. He has also served as a research supervisor for postgraduate and undergraduate students in several national and private universities in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, he has been a resource person for numerous workshops related to Research Methods and Advanced Data Analysis organized by several state universities and ministries in Sri Lanka.

He currently holds the position of Academic Editor for "PLoS ONE" from 2022 to the present and serves as the Editor of the "Sri Lanka Economic Journal" and "SLIIT Business Review." Previously, he held the role of Editor for the "Sri Lanka Journal of Population Studies" and the "International Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship".

Prof. Ruwan Jayathilaka

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    • Ph.D. in Economics, Griffith University, Australia.
    • MSSc (Economics), National University of Singapore, Singapore.
    • MEcon (Distinction Pass), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    • B.A. in Economics (Sp. Econometrics) First Class Honours, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    • Dip in System Design, National Institute of Business Management, Sri Lanka.
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Welcome to the Department of Information Management at SLIIT Business School! The Department of Information Management sits at the intersection of business insight and technological innovation. We are proud to offer dynamic, industry-relevant degree programmes in Business Analytics, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management of Information Systems, and Quality Management. These programmes are designed to equip students with future-ready skills that empower them to lead and thrive in an increasingly data-driven and interconnected world. 

Our department’s strength lies in a learner-centric approach that combines academic rigour with practical relevance. Whether it’s harnessing data for strategic decision-making, optimising complex supply chains, managing enterprise-level information systems, or driving operational excellence through quality frameworks — our graduates are well-prepared to tackle critical challenges across a broad range of industries. 

At the heart of our success is a dedicated academic team, consisting of experienced faculty and industry professionals who bring both theoretical expertise and real-world perspectives into the classroom. We also maintain robust industry partnerships that provide students with hands-on experience through internships, live projects, industry mentoring, and exposure to global business practices. 

We strive to cultivate not only skilled professionals but also ethical leaders and critical thinkers. Through research engagement, student-led initiatives, innovation challenges, and interdisciplinary learning, we encourage our students to grow intellectually, socially, and professionally. 

As the Head of Department, I am committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment where students are inspired to explore, innovate, and lead. I warmly invite you to join us on this transformative journey and become part of the future of intelligent, technology-enabled business ecosystems. 

 

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