Bachelor of Industrial Studies Honours – Textile Manufacture Specialization

Bachelor of Industrial Studies – Textile Manufacture program is designed to provide an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in the area of production of textile materials such as fibres, yarns and fabrics. Finishing process of fabrics, quality control and some managerial aspects will also be taught under this program.

Objectives of the program 

  • The employees in the Textile and allied industry lacking of thorough knowledge about the production of textile materials and middle level management skills will be able to gain the sound knowledge on above areas. The program also enhances their carrier prospects with the improvement of the management skills to maintain quality and productivity.
  • This program also provides an opportunity to the undergraduate who seeks employments in the area of textile industry, to enter to the job market.
  • Another important aspect of the program is to provide an opportunity to develop carrier prospects in textile and allied industry as managers with in-depth managerial and technical knowledge.

Program duration: Minimum 4 years for applicants entering with GCE (A/L) qualification, however depending on your available time and capabilities, it is possible to spread over a longer duration. Applicants entering with higher qualification such as two year diploma acceptable to the University or NDT in the relevant field are able to finish within minimum of two years period.

Teaching mode: Distance mode, limited lecture hours with face to face teaching and laboratory session, more printed course materials and on line teaching.

Language of study: English

Programme Code :
BI13
Programme Category :
Degree Programme
Conducted by :
Dept. of Textile and Apparel Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology
Programme duration :
Minimum 4 Years
Discipline(s) / Course(s) :
Textile Manufacture

Obtained three passes in any stream, at the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination, Sri Lanka, in one sitting, or, completed the Certificate in Industrial Studies in Apparel technology offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka, or, completed the Advanced Certificate in Industrial Studies in Apparel technology offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka, or, completion of any foundation Programme offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka, or, secured an equivalent or higher qualification acceptable to the Senate

Accepting online applications : 5th September 2024
Closing Date for Applications :15th November 2024
Last date for requesting exemptions :
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Contact Details

This programme is conducted by the department of Textile and Apparel Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology. Contact the Head of the Department for further details.

Address :
Department of Textile and Apparel Technology, Faculty of Engineering, OUSL
Contact :
0112881310
Email :
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