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           SAB CAMPUS OF CA SRI LANKA


          SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka is a distinguished academic institute which is recognized
          by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Education
          (MOE) of Sri Lanka, granting it the authority to award degrees. It stands as an
          integral part of the CA Sri Lanka framework. Renowned for its UGC-approved Degree
          programmes, including the recently revised Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Applied
          Accounting (General) and Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Applied Accounting (Honours)
          Degrees, SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka continues to evolve. In 2023, it expanded its
          offerings with the introduction of two new Degree Programmes:

          h   The Bachelor of Management (B. Mgt.) in Business Analytics (Honours)
          h   The Bachelor of Management (B. Mgt.) in Business Analytics (General) Degree  Best performer convocation 2023
          This expansion further solidifies the SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka's commitment to   a series of special awards, including
          providing quality education in alignment with industry demands.          recognition for the Best Presenters
                                                                                   of the Research Colloquium and
          Performance Highlights            h   Practical Learning                 highest Grade Point Average (GPA)
          h   Enrolled 525 new students across its      The unique feature of practical   in the subject disciplines of BSc.
             four-degree programmes.            learning at the SAB Campus of CA   (Applied Accounting) General/Special
          h   At the Annual Convocation in 2023,   Sri Lanka lies in its comprehensive   Degree Programmes, and the "Best
             228 graduands were awarded         industry placement programme,      All-Round Performer (Academic &
             bachelor’s degrees, including 33 with   which takes centre stage in its   Extracurricular)". This strategic move is
             First Class honours, 67 with Second   educational approach. The Applied   aimed at encouraging and honouring
             Class Upper Division, 62 with Second   Accounting Degree Programme    outstanding academic and holistic
             Class Lower Division, and 66 with   is particularly notable for its   achievements among graduates.
             General Passes.                    compulsory 2-year monitored
                                                industry placement, providing   h   SAB Students’ Research
          h   Special awards were also presented   students with invaluable real-world   Colloquium
             at the convocation to recognize    experience. Additionally, the Institute
             exceptional achievements among the   is actively planning comprehensive      The SAB Campus of CA Sri Lanka
                                                                                   foster a culture of research and
             graduates.                         industry placements for all degree   intellectual exploration by hosting
                                                programmes, emphasizing its        the Second SAB Students’ Research
          Strategic Initiatives
                                                commitment to preparing students   Colloquium (SAB-SRC 2023). Under
          h   Focus on Interactive Learning     as employable graduates. Through   the theme "Contemporary Accounting
             Recognizing the evolving landscape of   collaborations with industry leaders,   Endowment on Developing the
             education, SAB Campus took valuable   the SAB Campus hosts career fairs   Psychological Capital of Resiliency",
             steps in 2023 to enhance interactive   and workshops, fostering valuable   undergraduates and academics were
             learning experiences for its students.   connections and insights for students.   given a vital platform to present
             The learning infrastructure underwent   Practical learning is not merely a   high-quality research. The event,
             a substantial upgrade with expanded   concept at the SAB Campus; it   held on November 6, 2023, featured
             lecture materials through the Learning   is a fundamental aspect of their   an inspiring keynote address by
             Management System (LMS). The       educational philosophy ensuring
             introduction of SMART Boards
             facilitated dynamic and engaging   that graduates are well-equipped for
             classroom interactions. Moreover,   success in their chosen fields.
             the integration of online quizzes
             and interactive games into the LMS   h   Annual Convocation and Special
             contributed to a more immersive and   Awards
             participatory learning environment.      Annual Convocation of the SAB
             The front-end interface of the LMS
             was also refined to streamline digital   Campus of CA Sri Lanka in 2023
             submission processes, embracing    served as a platform not only for
             the advancements in technology to   conferring degrees but also for
             benefit students.                  recognizing exceptional achievements.   SAB Students’ Research Colloquium
                                                The Council of CA Sri Lanka approved



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