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Mr. W.A.R. Senevirathne

Doctoral Candidate – University of Colombo, BSc (Hons) Acc & Business Finance 1st Class, MBA (Merit), Cert. in Teaching in HEd; OUSL, MAAT, MCPM

Senior Lecturer

Accounting & Finance
  • Colombo Regional Center, Department of Accounting & Finance , Faculty of Management Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka, P.O.Box 21, Nawala Nugegoda, 10250/ 2nd Floor, HSS building, Room No : 22
  • +94112881255, Ext: 640 Mobile: +94718607498 Fax: +94112881408
  • wasen@ou.ac.lk lecturerousl@gmail.com/ asankaousl@gmail.com

Mr. Asanka Senevirathne, Senior Lecturer in Accountancy & Business Finance 

I am Asanka Senevirathne, and I am committed to continuous professional development. It is my way of dealing with whoever I meet with a friendly spirit. I respect my parents, family, nation, and predecessors who have contributed to the nation and organisation where I live and serve at present. My career is blessed with successful academic and professional records, which I have reached right now in the field of Accountancy and Business finance. I am so grateful to my parent, brothers and sisters, wife, kids, family, relations, peers, nature, the universe, and almighty God for creating and nurturing me.

I am a senior lecturer in accounting and business finance attached to the Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies, of the Open University of Sri Lanka. The journey at OUSL commenced on 03.12.2012. I  hold a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) (Merit) from the University of Wayamba and B.Sc. Accountancy and Business Finance (Sp) (1st Class Honours) Degree from the same university. I am a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians in Sri Lanka (MAAT- LM4994) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (MCPM-01201). At present, I am reading for  PhD at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Before joining the Open University of Sri Lanka in 2012, I got a chance to serve as an assistant lecturer attached to the Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka from 01.09.2009 to 02.12.2012. I got better foundation for my academic career from Wayamba University. In addition to lecturing, I coordinated the internship programme of the Department of Accountancy and contributed to the development of the Journal of Accounting and Finance issued by the Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies in Wayamba University. At present I am, the department-level coordinator of the BMS programme offered by the Faculty of Management Studies (FMS). Previously I coordinated the MBA in HRM Programme offered by the Department of Human Resource Management and Common Wealth Executive Master of Business Administration/Public Administration, [CEMBA/CEMPA] which is currently coordinated by the Department of Accounting and Finance.

I am an expert in accounting and finance, with a primary focus on cutting-edge research in “Personal Financial Management.” My specialization delves into the intricacies of “Personal Financial Literacy,” “Financial Inclusion,” and “Techno-Financial Literacy.” My current doctoral research explores the profound impact of financial literacy on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. My PhD thesis, titled “Impact of Financial Literacy on Firm Performance of SMEs in Sri Lanka,” is a comprehensive study shedding light on the pivotal role financial literacy plays in the success of SMEs.

In addition to my doctoral work, I actively engage in research within the realm of Open Distance Learning (ODL). This area holds a central position in my academic responsibilities at the Open University of Sri Lanka. In this capacity, I am pioneering the integration of information technology, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality to revolutionize teaching and learning processes. This innovative approach enhances the educational experience, bringing a dynamic dimension to open distance learning and fostering a technologically advanced environment for both educators and students alike.

I can recall happily of the miles stone achievement on November 27 2018, by achieving a Gold Medal for the Best Paper Award for the Co-Author research with Ms. H.C.Dassanayeke at the Asian Association of Open University Annual Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam. I am happy to announce that I initiated two short courses with Mr C.P.Weerasekara in November 2018. [01] Short courses in Computerize Accounting and [02] Short courses in Financial Accounting.  This is the 1st time of the Open University history has offered two Short Courses in Financial Accounting and Computerized Accounting.

I like to serve the underprivileged and marginalised segment in my country that is thirsty for education but unable to access a high-standard level of lifestyle.  So, I am continuously committed to academic teaching, course material development, research, and publication, especially on personal financial management and wealth accumulation.

I believe, with all collective effort, we can rebuild our motherland, “Sri Lanka,” as a rich nation in terms of high living standards and annual per capita income of over 25,000 US$. So, I will commit to playing my role as a senior academic at a national university for the betterment of those who need my support.

Best Wishes..!

Asanka Senevirathne

Accountancy and Business Finance, Research Methodology in Social Science, / Academic Lecturing

Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Programme (ESBM)

01. AFC2406 Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs

Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Accounting & Finance Degree Programme (BMSHons Acc & Fin)

01. AFU3401: Financial Accounting

02. AFU4401: Cost and Management Accounting

03.AFU6421 Advanced Financial Accounting

Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration/ Public Administration (CEMBA/CEMPA)

01. AFPA498 Research Methods

Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management (MBA in HRM)

01.MMPA460 Research Methods

Management and Organizational Theory, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Personal Financial Management, Financial Literacy, Learner Support in Open and Distance Education, Online Learning, and Artificial Intelligence
  • Member of the committee for Financial Literacy Road Map [National Financial Inclusion Strategy of Sri Lanka] Organized by the Regional Development Department (RDD) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL)
  • Lecturer, Resource person of the Small Enterprise Development Division, http://www.sed.gov.lk/, Ministry of Youth and Sports March 2023.
  • CEMBA CEMPA Alumni Liaison Officer with effect from 03.04.2023
  • Chief Coordinator of the Commonwealth Executive Master of Business / Public Administration [CEMBA/CEMPA] with effect from 15.06.2022
  • Reviewer of Journal of Accountancy and Finance, Refereed Journal Published by Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Member of The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (MCPM01201)
  • Visiting Lecturer Faculty of Engineering Technology, Department of Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Technology in Engineering of the Open University of Sri Lanka., CVM5401: Accounting for Engineering May/June 2022
  • Coordinating Short Course in Computerized Accounting and Short Course in Financial Accounting batch no 07 and 08 in year 2022
  • Treasurer in the First International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship [ICOME2022], organized by the Faculty of Management Studies, held on 31st March and 01st April 2022 in the Open University of Sri Lanka.
  • Convener, Doctoral Colloquium in the First International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship, organized by the Faculty of Management Studies, held on 31st March and 01st April 2022 in the Open University of Sri Lanka.
  • Resource Person of Career Guidance Unit of the Open University of Sri Lanka – Conducted 1st Online Seminar under the topic of Personal Finance and Financial Freedom on 21st January 2022 and Conducted 2nd Online Seminar under the topic of, How to regain economic development in Sri Lanka; Personal strategies to create passive income sources with zero capital on 14th October 2022.
  • Member of the Subcommittee – Session Coordinator of Asian Association of Open University International Conference (AAOU2021) held from 01st to 3rd June 2021 in Sri Lanka.
  • Chairperson Quality Assurance Cell of Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka with effect from 02.02.2021-31.08.2022
  • Guest Lecturer of Staff Development Centre: Course of Research Methodology (SPSS) and Quantitative Data Analysis for Administrative Staff of OUSL 2021
  • Guest Lecturer of Graduate Training Programme organised by Presidential Task for Graduate Training  in Sri Lanka -2020
  • Course Designer and Coordinator in Short Course in Computerised Accounting and Short Course in Financial Accounting 2019/2020/2021/2022/2023
  • Editor in Chief: E-News Pictorial Magazine Issued by the Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka.2019-2020
  • Representative of the Faculty of Management Studies to the CETMe Board from 16.05.2019.
  • Representative of the Faculty of Management Studies to the University Committee on Advancement of Online Learning (UCOAL) Board from 16.05.2019.
  • Representative of Faculty of Management Studies to the Senate Sub-Committee on Learner Supports from 16.05.2019.
  • Representative of the Department of Accounting and Finance for the Faculty Course Development Committee (FCDC) from 16.05.2019.
  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka from May 2019 to present.
  • Academic Coordinator MBA in HRM Programme of the Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Studies, 08th Intake Academic Year 2018/2019
  • Senior Lecturer, From December 3rd, 2018 to May 3rd, 2019, Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Horizon Campus Malabe Sri Lanka,[Financial Accounting, 43265], Academic Year 2017, 2018, 2019, etc. of Bachelor of Education Programme,
  • Visiting Lecturer, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, [Accounting for Engineers], Department of Interdisciplinary Studies For the academic year 2017/18., Faculty of Engineering.
  • Visiting Lecturer, Sanasa Campus Ltd, [Financial Modeling FIN 42652], Bachelor of Banking & Finance programme  For the academic year 2017/18.
  • Lecturer  From 3rd December 2015 to 02nd December 2017  – Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala Nugegoda.
  • Academic Co-ordinator Level 03, Bachelor of Management Studies, Degree Programme
  • Course Co-ordinator MCU1206/MCC1206 Subject BMS/ESBM Programme.
  • Co-ordinator Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration/Public Administration (CEMBA/CEMPA) Cohort 09/10
  • Lecturer probationary, From 3rd December 2012 to 03rd December 2015  – Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala Nugegoda.
  • From 15th  June 2009 to 02nd  Dec 2012 – Assistant Lecturer, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya.
  • Conducted conducted lectures on financial accounting, advanced financial accounting, advanced taxation, auditing, and financial management to undergraduates at the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. 2010–2012
  • Academic Coordinator of the undergraduates’ internship programme in the Department of Accountancy at Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.2010-2012
  • Visiting lecturer, Course of Personal Financial Management (CPFM) AVIVANDB PLC 2010 -2011
  • Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians in Sri Lanka (MAAT-LM4994)
  • Audit Trainee in a Firm of Chartered Accountants, “A & S Associates Vision House Bambalapitiya Colombo 04 -2007-2009
  • Performed the role of Banking Assistant in the Peoples’ Bank Matale Branch-2001 – 2002

Chief Coordinator of Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration/ Public Administration Programme offered by the Faculty of Management Studies, Course Coordinator AFU3506/ AFU6421/AFC2406/ Academic Coordinator Short Course in Computerize Accounting/ Short Course in Financial Accounting

Coordinator BMS Programme , Department of Accounting and Finance

Course Coordination:
Bachelor of Management Studies Honours Degree programme [BMS]
AFU3401 Financial Accounting

AFU4401 Cost and Management Accounting

AFU6421 Advanced Financial Accounting

Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Programme [ESBM]
AFC2406 Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs

Short Courses offered by Department of Accounting and Finance
Short course in Computerize Accounting
Short course in Financial Accounting

Conference Proceedings

  1. Perera G.W.D. & Senevirathne W.A.R., (2023). Impact of Performance Evaluation, Strategic Management Accounting and Budgeting Systems on Operational Performance in SME In the Colombo District. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME2023) Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 30-31 May 2023.
  2. Raja Bandara A.P.N. & Senevirathne W.A.R., (2023). Impact of Debt Financing on Firm Performance During Covid-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka: Empirical Study in The Apparel and Textile Industry. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME2023) Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 30-31 May 2023.
  3. Gunasekara, R.P., Nisansala D.W., Herath, A. D., Senevirathne, W.A.R., & Nilwala, W.M. (2021). The digital transformation in online learning trends amidst Covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Open University Annual Research Session held on 16-17 September 2021.
  4. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Weerasekara, C., Nilwala, W., Silva, J., Gunasekara, R., &  Nisansala, W. (2021).   Potentiality to achieve financial well-being through financial literacy among employees and professionals in Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the 3rd  International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities. Colombo, Sri Lanka. held from 22nd -23rd January 2021.
  5. Chandrasena, S., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2021). Challenges and panacea in online learning amidst in Covid-19 pandemic: Empirical study in higher education sector in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd  International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities. Colombo, Sri Lanka. held from 22nd -23rd January 2021.
  6. A.B.P Edirisinghe, A.B.P., &  Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2021).  Study on financial literacy and investor behavior in the Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceedings of the 3rd  International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities. Colombo, Sri Lanka. held from 22nd -23rd January 2021.
  7. Jayarathna,G.S., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2019). Learning management system and behavioral intentions of undergraduates in Sri Lanka. – Proceedings of the International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2019), Hosted by the Open University of Hong Kong, held from 10-12 July 2019.
  8. Sivalogathasan, V., Senevirathne, W.A.R., Heenkenda, H.M., & Weerasekara, C.P. (2019). Opportunities and challenges faced by first time online registration: Case of Open University of Sri Lanka Proceedings of the International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE2019), Hosted by the Open University of Hong Kong, held from 10-12 July 2019.
  9. Heenkenda, H.M., Sivalogathasan, V., Senevirathne, W.A.R., & Weerasekara, C.P. (2019). Digital storytelling: An innovative approach for entrepreneurial education a case of open and distance learners in Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE2019), Hosted by the Open University of Hong Kong, held from 10-12 July 2019.
  10. Chandrasena, S., Nanayakkara, J., Senevirathne, W.A.R.,& Silva J., (2018). Opportunities and challenges of cloud computing in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 1st International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2018, held on 13-14 December 2018 at National Center for Advanced Studies.
  11. Amarathilake, K.A.S.W., &  Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018) Impact of knowledge management practices on employees’ performance in Peoples Bank of Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the 1st International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2018, held on 13-14 December 2018 at National Center for Advanced Studies.
  12. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Hapugoda, J.C., Kuruppuarrachchi, Y.D.R., (2018). Impact of financial socialization agents towards financial literacy among the public in Sri Lanka Lanka.,   Proceedings of the 3rd Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2018), organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 24-25 August 2018.
  13. Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018)., Potentiality to achieve financial well-being through financial literacy of employees in public enterprises in Sri Lanka.,  Proceedings of the 1st  International Conference, organized by Sanasa Campus of Sri Lanka, 23-24 August 2018.
  14. Weerasekara, C.P., Heenkenda, H.M., Hapugoda, J.C., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018). Financial literacy of retail investors: Evidences from Colombo Stock Exchange.  Proceedings of the 1st  International Conference, organized by Sanasa Campus of Sri Lanka, 23-24 August 2018.
  15. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Gamini, L.P.S., & Jayendrika, W.A.D.K., (2016). Sustaining micro enterprises of women entrepreneurs through financial literacy. Proceedings of the Research Session 2016 (OURS 2016) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka, 17-18 November 2016.
  16. Senevirathne, W.A.R & Jayendrika, W.A.D.K., (2016). Business owners’ perceived financial literacy on financial well-being of micro enterprises in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2016), organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 19-20 August 2016.
  17. Senevirathne, W.A.R. & Jayendrika, W.A.D.K., (2016). Financial literacy and success of micro business: Evidence from small enterprises in Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the 1st Intradisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR 2016) organized by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 10-11 August 2016.
  1. Heenkenda, HMJCB, Fengju Xu, KMMCB Kulathunga, and WAR Senevirathne. (2022). The Role of Innovation Capability in Enhancing Sustainability in SMEs: An Emerging Economy Perspective. Sustainability 14, no. 17: 10832. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141710832
  2. Silva, I., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2020). Factors Affecting Taxpayers’ Satisfaction of the Online Tax Filling System in Sri Lanka. Management Issues, 5 (1) 38-54.
  3. Senevirathne, W.A.R.,Weerasekara, C., Nilwala, W.,Silva, J., Kuruppuarachchi, R.,Gunasekara, R., &  Nisansala, W. (2020). Financial health and wealth of white collars: Empirical study between financial literacy and financial well-being in Sri Lanka. Journal of Accountancy and Finance, 6 (2), 61-79
  4. Weerasekara, C.,Heenkenda, J., Hapugoda. J., &  Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018). Antecedents and consequences of financial literacy among investors in the Colombo stock exchange. VISTAS Journal, 11 (1) 32-44
  5. Dassanayake, H.C., &  Senevirathne, A. (2018), “Impact of e-servicescapes on student engagement: mediating impact of experience quality”, Asian Association of Open Universities Journal, 13 (2) 203-222. doi.org/10.1108/AAOUJ-11-2018-0024
  6. Kumaranayake, S., Senevirathne, W.A.R & Silva G.A.J. (2018) Patients’ satisfaction of the service quality of pharmacy in the Government, Management Issues, 3(1), 31-42.
  7. Dassanayake, H. C., Nishantha, B., &  Senevirathne, W. A. R. (2017). Persuading student involvement via peripheral services offered. Asian Association of Open Universities Journal, 12 (2), 154-170. doi:10.1108/AAOUJ-11-2017-0034
  8. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Jayendrika, W.A.D.K., &  Silva, G.A.J.(2016). Impact of financial socialization agents towards financial literacy among small business entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. Journal of Accountancy and Finance, 1 (2), 28-36
  9. Senevirathne, W.A.R., &  Jayendrika, W.A.D.K., (2016). Analysis of factors that influence on financial exclusion in Sri Lankan banking Journal of Accountancy and Finance, Issue 1 (1), 18-26

Research on Open and Distance Learning (ODL)

Conference Proceedings

  1. Senevirathne,W.A.R., Nilwala, W., Gunasekara, R., & Nissansala, (2021). Potential of Learning approaches to promote sustainable lifelong learning and role of digital literacy., Proceedings of the The 34th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference – Hosted by the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 1-3 June 2021, Colombo Sri Lanka.
  2. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Sivalogathasan, V., Gunasekara, R.P., &  Nisansala, W.D. (2021). Review of Prevailing Trends in Online Learning Amidst in Covid-19 Pandemic, Empirical Study in Higher Education Sector in Sri Lanka., Proceedings of the The 34th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference – Hosted by the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 1-3 June 2021, Colombo Sri Lanka.
  3. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Gunasekara, R.P., Nissansala, W., Nilwala, W.D., Sachin, B., & Liyanaarachchi, N. (2021). Evaluating learning outcomes through MCQ based, computerized adaptive testing; An empirical study in sri lanka , Proceedings of the The 34th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference – Hosted by the Open University of Sri Lanka to be held on 1-3 June 2021, Colombo Sri Lanka.
  4. Hapugoda, J.C., Rathnayake, T., Senevirathne, W.A.R.,Perera, H.U., Seneviratne, P., Abeysekara, N. & Sivalogathasan, V. (2021). An empirical study of the influencing factors and learner preferences for the selection of a study programme with the focus on undergraduate management studies, Proceedings of the The 34th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference – Hosted by the Open University of Sri Lanka to be held on 1-3 June 2021, Colombo Sri Lanka.
  5. Nanayakkara, J., Senevirathne, W.A.R., Heenkenda, H.M., (2018). A survey on Adopting a Cloud-Enabled Model for the Open University of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Open University International Research Session 2018 (iOURS 2018) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka, 29-30 November 2018.
  6. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Hapugoda, J.C. & Katupulla, G.D.B., (2018). An Empirical Study to Assess the Service Quality Dimensions on the Student Satisfaction In Sri Lankan ODL Setting., Proceedings of the The 32nd Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference Hosted by Hanoi Open University, Vietnam 2018 at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam on 22-27 October 2018.
  7. Nishantha, K.P., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018). Learners’ Perspective of The Learner Support Services on the student Retention of The Bachelor of Management Studies Programme of The Open University of Sri Lanka., Proceedings of the The 32nd Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference Hosted by Hanoi Open University, Vietnam 2018 at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam on 22-27 October 2018.
  8. Dassanayake, H.C., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018). Can E-Servicescapes Improve Student Engagement? Evidence From The Distance Education In Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the The 32nd Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference Hosted by Hanoi Open University, Vietnam 2018 at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam on 22-27 October 2018.
  9. Weerasekara, C.P., Hapugoda, J.C. Heenkenda,H.M, & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018). Impact of the Intelligence Type on the Preferred Learning Technique, Time and Place for Perceived Learning Outcomes., Proceedings of the The 32nd Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference Hosted by Hanoi Open University, Vietnam 2018 at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam on 22-27 October 2018.
  10. Heenkenda, H.M, Hapugoda, J.C. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Weerasekara, C.P. (2018). Innovation Capability Of Distance Learners: Case Of Entrepreneurship Students In Sri Lanka., Proceedings of the The 32nd Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference Hosted by Hanoi Open University, Vietnam 2018 at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam on 22-27 October 2018.
  11. Dassanayake, H.C., Nishantha, B., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2017)  Enhancing student involvement through support services offered: case of distance education in Sri Lanka., Proceedings of the The 31st Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference – Hosted by Universitas Terbuka (Indonesia Open University). At Royal Ambarrukmo Hotel on September 27-29 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

Conference Proceedings

  1. Perera G.W.D. & Senevirathne W.A.R., (2023). Impact of Performance Evaluation, Strategic Management Accounting and Budgeting Systems on Operational Performance in SME In the Colombo District. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME2023) Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 30-31 May 2023.
  2. Raja Bandara A.P.N. & Senevirathne W.A.R., (2023). Impact of Debt Financing on Firm Performance During Covid-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka: Empirical Study in The Apparel and Textile Industry. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME2023) Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 30-31 May 2023.
  3. Gunasekara, R.P., Nisansala D.W., Herath, A. D., Senevirathne, W.A.R., & Nilwala, W.M. (2021). The digital transformation in online learning trends amidst Covid-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Open University Annual Research Session held on 16-17 September 2021.
  4. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Weerasekara, C., Nilwala, W., Silva, J., Gunasekara, R., &  Nisansala, W. (2021).   Potentiality to achieve financial well-being through financial literacy among employees and professionals in Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the 3rd  International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities. Colombo, Sri Lanka. held from 22nd -23rd January 2021.
  5. Chandrasena, S., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2021). Challenges and panacea in online learning amidst in Covid-19 pandemic: Empirical study in higher education sector in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd  International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities. Colombo, Sri Lanka. held from 22nd -23rd January 2021.
  6. A.B.P Edirisinghe, A.B.P., &  Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2021).  Study on financial literacy and investor behavior in the Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceedings of the 3rd  International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities. Colombo, Sri Lanka. held from 22nd -23rd January 2021.
  7. Jayarathna,G.S., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2019). Learning management system and behavioral intentions of undergraduates in Sri Lanka. – Proceedings of the International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2019), Hosted by the Open University of Hong Kong, held from 10-12 July 2019.
  8. Sivalogathasan, V., Senevirathne, W.A.R., Heenkenda, H.M., & Weerasekara, C.P. (2019). Opportunities and challenges faced by first time online registration: Case of Open University of Sri Lanka Proceedings of the International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE2019), Hosted by the Open University of Hong Kong, held from 10-12 July 2019.
  9. Heenkenda, H.M., Sivalogathasan, V., Senevirathne, W.A.R., & Weerasekara, C.P. (2019). Digital storytelling: An innovative approach for entrepreneurial education a case of open and distance learners in Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE2019), Hosted by the Open University of Hong Kong, held from 10-12 July 2019.
  10. Chandrasena, S., Nanayakkara, J., Senevirathne, W.A.R.,& Silva J., (2018). Opportunities and challenges of cloud computing in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 1st International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2018, held on 13-14 December 2018 at National Center for Advanced Studies.
  11. Amarathilake, K.A.S.W., &  Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018) Impact of knowledge management practices on employees’ performance in Peoples Bank of Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the 1st International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2018, held on 13-14 December 2018 at National Center for Advanced Studies.
  12. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Hapugoda, J.C., Kuruppuarrachchi, Y.D.R., (2018). Impact of financial socialization agents towards financial literacy among the public in Sri Lanka Lanka.,   Proceedings of the 3rd Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2018), organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 24-25 August 2018.
  13. Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018)., Potentiality to achieve financial well-being through financial literacy of employees in public enterprises in Sri Lanka.,  Proceedings of the 1st  International Conference, organized by Sanasa Campus of Sri Lanka, 23-24 August 2018.
  14. Weerasekara, C.P., Heenkenda, H.M., Hapugoda, J.C., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2018). Financial literacy of retail investors: Evidences from Colombo Stock Exchange.  Proceedings of the 1st  International Conference, organized by Sanasa Campus of Sri Lanka, 23-24 August 2018.
  15. Senevirathne, W.A.R., Gamini, L.P.S., & Jayendrika, W.A.D.K., (2016). Sustaining micro enterprises of women entrepreneurs through financial literacy. Proceedings of the Research Session 2016 (OURS 2016) organized by the Open University of Sri Lanka, 17-18 November 2016.
  16. Senevirathne, W.A.R & Jayendrika, W.A.D.K., (2016). Business owners’ perceived financial literacy on financial well-being of micro enterprises in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2016), organized by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 19-20 August 2016.
  17. Senevirathne, W.A.R. & Jayendrika, W.A.D.K., (2016). Financial literacy and success of micro business: Evidence from small enterprises in Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the 1st Intradisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR 2016) organized by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 10-11 August 2016.

Ongoing Research:

1. Impact of Financial Literacy on Firm Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka.

2. Financial Literacy on Firm Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka; Role of Business Experience and Resources Diversity.

3. Financial Literacy on Firm Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Sri Lanka; Role of Loss Aversion.

4. Development of Country specific Financial Literacy Index in Sri Lanka; Measurement and Evaluation

5. SME business owners’ Financial Health and Wealth in Sri Lanka

 

 

Research Supervisions:

Undergraduate Students’ [ Bachelor of Management Studies Honours (BMS)] Research Publication / Conference Proceedings

  1. Senavirathna, H.P.G.L.C., Gunawardana, C.C., & Senevirathne. W.A.R. (2023). The Effect of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction with Special Reference to Public Banks in Kandy District in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME2023) Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 30-31 May 2023.
  2. Hemachandra, A.D.B.R., Senevirathne, W.A.R., & Nilwala, W.M. (2023). Factors Affecting the Online Business Performance Among Women Entrepreneurs: Evidence in the Colombo District in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME2023) Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 30-31 May 2023.
  3. Gunawardana, C.C., Senevirathne, H.P.G.L.C., Perera, G.W.D., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2023). Impact of Service Quality on Customer Satisfaction of Central Government Authorities in Sri Lanka-Kandy District. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Management and Entrepreneurship (ICOME2023) Faculty of Management Studies of the Open University of Sri Lanka, held on 30-31 May 2023.
  4. Nayomi, V.P.N.,  Senavirathne, W.A.R., Deen, M.M., & Dharshani, H.P. (2021). Impact of financial capital availability and resource flexibility on firm performance; Empirical study of SMEs in Nuwara-Eliya district in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Open University Annual Research Session held on 16-17 September 2021.
  5. Ishara, M.D.D., Yaparathne, Y.M.P.M., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2021). Impact of accountant’s role on the sustainability of business: An empirical study on SMEs in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Open University Annual Research Session held on 16-17 September 2021.
  6. Mubasshira, M.M., Dharshani, P.H., Nilusha, V.N., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2021). Impact of record keeping practices on business performance evaluation of SMEs in Matale district in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Open University Annual Research Session held on 16-17 September 2021.
  7. Rajapaksha,D., Senevirathne, W.A.R., & Heenkenda. H.M., (2017). Impact of service quality factors on customer satisfaction from e-banking services, comparative study of public and private sector banks in the western province in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 1st Student Research Symposium of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka (HSSSRS- 2017) held on 15th & 16th December 2017
  8. Fernando, S.A.D., Manoshika S., & Senevirathne, W.A.R., (2017) Impact of television advertisements on consumer buying behavior: Study on fortune cooking oil.  Proceedings of the 1st Student Research Symposium of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka (HSSSRS- 2017) – on 15th & 16th December 2017
  9. Jayewardene, K.D.N., & Senevirathne, W.A.R. (2014). Assessing the Impact of Financial Literacy on Financial Well-being of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in Colombo District – Proceedings of the 1st  WinC International Conference University of Wayamba 28/29th August 2014
  10. Wijesinghe, D.P., & Senevirathne W.A.R. (2014). Impact of lifestyle and health issues on organizational performance: Evidence from young executives of private sector firms in Colombo district – Proceedings of the 1st  WinC International Conference University of Wayamba 28/29th August 2014

 

  • Member of Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka (MAAT LM4994)
  • Member of The Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (MCPM01201)

 

20/01/2023

Policy dialogue “ Role of financial and economic literacy in improving youth entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka”

Organized by Representatives of ILO, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Participated to the panel discussion and presented group outcome to the audience

26/01/2023

Special workshop organized by CFA Society Sri Lanka and Colombo Stock Exchange to appoint financial literacy Ambassadors from Universities

Organized by CFA Society Sri Lanka and Colombo Stock Exchange

Participated to the  workshop and presented the current trends in the financial landscape in the global

04/05/2023

Public presentation on Financial Literacy &

Business Well-Being  [Learning Outcomes, Concepts, Theories and  Applications]

Organized by Small Enterprise Development Division (SEDD) of the Ministry of Youth and Sport

Conducted on 04.05.2023, From 9.30am to 12.00 noon For Directors , Additional Directors and staff officers in all island.

Programme Coordination:

Coordinator BMS Programme , Department of Accounting and Finance

 

Conducting Lectures

Online and Onsite Lecturers are conducted on following Programmes and courses offered by the respective departments of the Faculty of Management Studies in the Open University of Sri Lanka

Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration / Public Administration [CEMBA/CEMPA]

[01] AFPA498 Research Methods

Master of Business Administration in HRM (MBA in HRM)

[01] MMPA490 Research Methods

Msc in Public Procurement and Supply Chain Management

[01] AFE6202  Fundamentals of Accounting

Bachelor of Management Studies Honours in Accounting & Finance Degree Programme (BMSHons Acc & Fin)
[01] AFU3401 Financial and Cost Accounting

[02] AFU4401 Cost and Management Accounting

[03] AFU6421 Advanced Financial Accounting

Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Programme [ESBM]
[01] AFC2406 Accounting and Finance for Entrepreneurs

Educationally-related activities of National Importance:

20/01/2023

Policy dialogue “ Role of financial and economic literacy in improving youth entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka”

Organized by Representatives of ILO, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Participated to the panel discussion and presented group outcome to the audience

26/01/2023

Special workshop organized by CFA Society Sri Lanka and Colombo Stock Exchange to appoint financial literacy Ambassadors from Universities

Organized by CFA Society Sri Lanka and Colombo Stock Exchange

Participated to the  workshop and presented the current trends in the financial landscape in the global

04/05/2023

Public presentation on Financial Literacy &

Business Well-Being  [Learning Outcomes, Concepts, Theories and  Applications]

Organized by Small Enterprise Development Division (SEDD) of the Ministry of Youth and Sport

Conducted on 04.05.2023, From 9.30am to 12.00 noon For Directors , Additional Directors and staff officers in all island.

Programme Coordination:

Coordinator BMS Programme , Department of Accounting and Finance

 

  • AAOU-COL Fellowship 2021, Award for 34th Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference Hosted by Open University of Sri Lanka June 1-3 2021.
  • Won the Gold Medal Award for the best paper titled Can E-Sevicescapes Improve Student Engagement. Evidence from The Open University of Sri Lanka at the 32nd Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU) Conference Hosted by Hanoi Open University, Vietnam 2018 at the Melia Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam on 22-27 October 2018. Co-authors are Ms. H.C.H.D.Dassanayaka [Department of Decision Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura] and  Mr. W.A.R.Senevirathne [Department of Management Studies, The Open University of Sri Lanka]
  • Merit Pass for Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2015,offered by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya.
  • Won the C.M.A. Gold Medal Award for the best performance in Accountancy & Business

 

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