SLIIT, Memorial University Canada sign MoU

SLIIT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Memorial University rfecently to further expand the institutes academic portfolio to offer students degree pathways in Business Administration at the largest university in Atlantic Canada.

Memorial University was established as Memorial University College in 1925 as a memorial to the New foundlanders who lost their lives on active service during the First World War.

It was granted full university status in 1949, and has since then established four campuses across St. John’s, Newfoundland, Labrador and the UK.

The university employs 950 full-time faculty and 2,300 administrative and support staff.

SLIIT students studying Business Administration now have opportunities to pursue their studies at Memorial’s Business Faculty in the beautiful environs of a top Canadian university through four year degree programmes” states Professor S. Karunaratne, Chairman of SLIIT.

Students have to follow the programme for two years at SLIIT and can complete their degree in Canada.

Professor Lalith Gamage, President and CEO of SLIIT comments that “We would like SLIIT students to consider a Canadian education as Memorial University is recognised for its quality education as well as the quality of life students can enjoy while pursuing their studies in this beautiful, scenic country”.

Professor Michael Burns, Manager of International Partnerships at Memorial University’s Faculty of Business Administration who was in Sri Lanka recently signed the MoU with SLIIT. “The tuition costs at Memorial University are between a third and a half of what it costs at other universities.

The reason our tuition fees are low is so that we can provide opportunities for really good students to avail themselves of a world-class education and facilities at our university.

This contributes towards Memorial University encompassing a diverse student body and providing a conducive environment to learning and knowledge sharing”.