Executive Credential
Education Policy Analysis
The new Executive Credential in Leadership & Public Policy (ECLPP) is a comprehensive two-semester, one year course that aligns with the core mandate of the Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy. This program offers an in-depth understanding of leadership and public policy development, addressing associated challenges. It equips students with creative and design-thinking skills, leadership abilities, and policy analysis capabilities, all within an ethical framework.
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the policy-making process, including formulation, implementation, and evaluation, with a strong emphasis on rigorous policy analysis using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The program also cultivates ethical leadership and social responsibility, highlighting integrity, accountability, and equity in policymaking.
Practical application of leadership and public policy concepts is a key focus, with opportunities for real-world case studies, hands-on projects, and immersive learning experiences. The course incorporates innovative pedagogical methods to sharpen critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, including interactive learning, policy brief preparation, quizzes, debates, and Immersive Learning experiences.
The course culminates in a Capstone Project undertaken through independent study, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills in a comprehensive final project.
Semester One
Theme 1 – Becoming an Agile and Visionary Leader
– Module 1 – Visionary Leadership
– Module 2 – Moral Leadership in a VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) World; Corruption, Ethics and Integrity
– Module 3 – Navigating broad ‘systems-thinking’ within a holistic approach.
Theme 2 – Leadership Principles in Policymaking, Politics and Governance
– Module 1 – Policy Formulation & Politics and Governance
– Module 2 – Policy Implementation Challenges
– Module 3 – Policy Innovation and Evidence-based decision making
Semester Two
Part 1 – Common Module
- The Next Generation of Leaders
- Understanding Research & Scientific Method
Part 2 – Electives
Students can choose one elective from one of the following :
- Climate Resilience Policy
- Economic Policy
- Education Policy
- Emerging Technologies with Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity
- Healthcare Policy
- Power and Renewable Energies Policy
Part 3 – Capstone Project
A capstone project aims to demonstrate a student’s mastery of a particular subject or field of study. It is typically a culminating project that integrates and applies the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course of a degree program. The project may involve research, analysis, problem-solving, and creative work, and it should demonstrate the student’s ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and work independently. The ultimate aim of a capstone project is to produce high-quality, original work that contributes to the student’s academic and professional development.
Please see the Course Handbook for more information.
Those with
- A degree from a recognized university or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Those with three (03) passes in the G.C.E. (A/L) OR equivalent qualification with 02 years post-qualifying work experience.
Medium of instruction will be English.
For more information please refer to the Course Handbook or visit here please.
- Dr. Nirmal de Silva PhD, FCPM, FABE, FCIM, DBA, MBA, CIMA
- Mr. Chaaminda Kumarasiri FCA, FCCA, FCMA, FMAAT, MBA, B.Sc. Accountancy (Sp.)
- Ms. Sankhitha Gunaratne MA Corruption and Governance, University of Sussex, LLB, Attorney- at-Law.
- Dr Ajay Jeyaseelan MBBS, MBA, Dip, MCGP
- Prof Shehan Williams MBBS (Jaffna), MPhil (Kelaniya), MDPsych (Colombo), FRCPsych (UK), FSLCOP
- Dr. Pavithra Jayawardena BA (Colombo) MA (Colombo) PhD (Wellington)
- Ms. Aneetha Warusavitarana MPhil (University of Cambridge), BSc (University of London)
- Dr. Ramesh Ramasamy BA (Hons), MRDP, PhD
- Mr. Dhananath Fernando BSc (University of Colombo)
- Dr. Roshan Perera BA, MA (University of Colombo), MPA – Public Policy Analysis (Harvard Kennedy School), PhD (Melbourne), Edward A. Mason Fellow
- Mr. Asela Waidyalankara LLB and LLM (RANEPA), BBA (Staffordshire University)
- Ms. Gayani Hurulle MPP (National University of Singapore), BSc (University of London)
- Mr. Senith Abeyanayake MSc (University of Oxford), BSc (University of London), Bachelor of Laws (Colombo)
- Mr. Talal Rafi Bsc (University of East London)
- Mr. Thilan Wijesinghe BSc (State University of New York), BSc , BA (Cornell University)
- Mr. Thulith Edirisinghe BSc (MIT)
- Prof. Izhar Oplatka PhD
- Mr. Thilina Panduwawala Msc (Colombo) , Bsc (University of London)
- Mr. Rohan Edirisinha LLB (Colombo), LLM (University of California, Berkeley)
- Ms. Kavindya Thennakoon BA (Wellesley College, USA), MA (Stanford University)
- Ms. Neema Jayasinghe MPhil (University of Cambridge)
- Mr. Harshana Perera LLB (Colombo), Attorney at Law of the Supreme Court, CIMA (UK), MBA
- Dr. Ravi Rannan-Eliya MBBS, MSc (Cambridge)
- Dr. Nishara Mendis LL.B (Colombo) , LL.M (Yale Law School) , PhD (Maastricht University)
- Dr. Rohan Pethiyagoda MPhil (University of Sussex), BSc (University of London)
- Prof. Buddhi Marambe M.Agr. and D.Agr. (Hiroshima Univ of Japan) B.Sc (Peradeniya)
- Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe MBBS, MD (University of Colombo)
- Mr. Vinod Malwatte MSc (University of Colorado), BSc Macalester College, USA
- Dr Ananda Malawatantri PhD, Msc (Washington State University) , BSc (Col)
- Dr Terney Pradeep Kumara Ph.D. (University of Kalmar, Sweden) , B.Sc Hons (Ruhuna, SL)
- Prof Panduka Karunanayake MBBS (NCMC), MD Medicine (Col.), FRCP (Lon.), FCCP (SL)
- Dr. Ruvan Weerasinghe Ph. D, M.Sc. (University of Wales College of Cardiff), B.Sc. (Cmb)
- Prof. Hemanthi Ranasinghe B.Sc. (Hons), M. Sc. (USJ), Ph.D. (Wales), C. I. Biol. (Sri Lanka)
- Mr. Johann Peiris MA (New York University), BA (Ithaca College)
- Dr. M. Aruna Devanmini Rabel M.B.B.S, M.Sc (Medical Administration), MBA
- Mr. Parakrama Jayasinghe BSc Eng (hons) University of Peradeniya
- Prof. Roshan G. Ragel BSc Eng (hons) University of Peradeniya
- Mr. Piyal Hennayake BA (University of Moratuwa), MBA (Asian Institute of Technology)
- Dr. Dileep De Silva PHD, MBA, MSC, MD
- Prof. Rose Wijeyesekera LLB, MPhil, Ph.D. in Law
- Mr. Travis Gomez CFA
- Prof. Deepika Udagama LL. B, LL.M. (University of Colombo), LL.M. JSD in international human rights law (University of California at Berkeley, USA)
- Prof. Priyadarshanie Galappatthy M.B, B.S (Colombo), MD (Colombo), MRCP (UK), FCCP (SL), FRCP (London)
- Prof. Vajira H. W. Dissanayake MBBS, PhD, FNASSL, FIAHSI, FCMA, FRCP (London)
- Prof. Amal Kumarage B.Sc. Hons Eng. (Moratuwa), Ph.D. (Calgary), FCILT, MIE(SL), CEng
Special Invited Guest Speakers
Please refer to the Course Handbook to find out who the special guest speakers are.
The entire course fee for the ECLPP is just 165,000 LKR. 150,000LKR!
Get a discount of 15,000 LKR if you register before our Early Bird Offer expires.
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