Field Visit- Central Bank of Sri Lanka & Colombo Stock Exchange
On 6 th November 2024, the Department of Finance and the Society of Finance Students (SoFiSt) organized a one-day field visit for 3000-level finance-specializing students to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). Led by Senior Lecturer Mrs. M.S. Nanayakkara and the academic staff of the Department of Finance, the visit offered valuable insights into financial operations.
At the Central Bank, Dr. (Mrs.) H.K.G. Ekanayake, Director of Communications, explained thebank 'role in managing Sri Lanka' economy. At the CSE, Mr. Ganisuru Wijesekara, a Junior Executive at the CSE Education Academy, discussed stock market operations, economic impacts, and finance careers.
The visit combined informative presentations and interactive sessions, helping students connect academic learning with industry practices and deepening their understanding of economic policy and financial markets. This enriching experience highlighted the real-world applications of finance knowledge.