We are delighted to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Mastercard Sri Lanka and the Department of Industrial Management on the 15th of August 2023 at the Vice Chancellor’s office in University of Kelaniya. The event was attended by Senior Professor Nilanthi de Silva - Vice Chancellor of University of Kelaniya, Mr. K. Dharmathilake - Registrar of the university, Professor Janaka Wijayanayake - Head of the Department of Industrial Management, Mr. Sandun Hapugoda – Country Manager, Mastercard Sri Lanka and Maldives, Dr. Dharmasri Kumaratunge, Consultant, Public Policy Mastercard and Ms. Mahesha Amarasuriya - Director of Mastercard Sri Lanka, along with the staff of the Department of Industrial Management.

This agreement aims to promote studies and research on Digital Transformation. In addition, it offers the Mastercard Digital Excellence Award for the most outstanding studies and research relating to Digital Transformation and internship opportunities in the Mastercard Technology Centre in Bangalore, India, for selected students.