BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HONS) IN MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

Learn Across Industries • Experience Multiple Functions • Train for Immediate Employment

Degree Awarded By UNISTEM (Institute for Science, Technology, Engineering And Management) and Approved by the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Sri Lanka

UNISTEM’s Bachelor of Management (Hons) in Manufacturing Management is uniquely positioned as the only 4-year specialized undergraduate Manufacturing Management degree offered by a state or private university, or a foreign university operating in Sri Lanka. This distinctive programme is designed to give graduates a significant advantage in entering the manufacturing sector immediately upon completion.

Why this degree is UNIQUE from other degrees in Sri Lanka? This employment-oriented degree provides broad exposure across multiple manufacturing industries, functions, technologies and processes, with extensive practical industry experience throughout the period of study

THE FOUR-YEAR, 120-CREDIT DEGREE

The four-year, 120-credit degree combines Manufacturing, Management, Information Technology and Leadership, covering Production Management, Manufacturing Strategy, Product Design and Development, Production Planning and Control, ERP, Supply Chain and Logistics, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Management, Green Manufacturing, Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.

PRACTICAL INDUSTRY EXPOSURE

With practical industry exposure, plant visits, industry-led learning and a real-world research project, students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become future-ready manufacturing professionals and leaders.

WHY IS THIS DEGREE UNIQUE?

Our Graduates Will Learn Modern Manufacturing Concepts and Technologies. Our graduates will be equipped to keep pace with global industry developments and the future of manufacturing.
Include Industry 4.0 & Manufacturing Technology, Data Analytics for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma & Process Improvement, Green Manufacturing & Sustainability, Manufacturing Performance & OEE, ERP & Digital Production Planning, Product Design,
Innovation & Development.

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Our Graduates Will Be Equipped to Work in Many Industries – Locally and Globally.

Students gain exposure to the breadth and diversity of the manufacturing sector, going well beyond traditional industries such as apparel, tea and rubber. They develop an understanding of different industries, products, technologies, manufacturing processes and business environments – opening
opportunities for careers across a wide range of industries in Sri Lanka and overseas.

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Our Graduates Will Be Equipped to Work Across Functions in a Manufacturing Organization.

Students gain practical knowledge and exposure to the wide range of functions that make a manufacturing organization successful. From production, quality, supply chain and planning to procurement, maintenance, finance, marketing, human resources and operations, graduates understand how different functions work together to create value – giving them the flexibility to pursue diverse career paths within an organization.

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Our Graduates Will Be EMPLOYMENT-READY on Completion of Their Studies.

Students develop a broad range of employability capabilities throughout the degree, preparing them to enter the workplace with confidence. They develop the thinking, planning, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, digital, innovation and professional skills needed to contribute effectively from day one – while giving them the adaptability and foundation to grow throughout their careers.

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LEARNING CONTENT

Year 1

      • Enhance Undergraduate Skills
      • Foundation to Management Studies
      • Principles of Management
      • Business Technology Applications
      • Organisational Behaviour
      • Human Resource Management
      • Introduction to Manufacturing
      • Business Communication
      • Financial Accounting
      • Marketing Management for Manufacturing
      • Business Mathematics and Statistics for Manufacturing
      • Production Management Principles
      • Innovation Management
      • Project Management

Year 2

      • Product Design and Development
      • Manufacturing Strategy
      • Management and Cost Accounting
      • Production Planning, Control and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
      • Operations Management
      • Supply Chain and Logistics Management
      • Strategic Management
      • Value Engineering
      • Inventory and Warehouse Management
      • Industrial Relations and Industrial Law
      • Occupational Safety and Health Management

Year 3

      • Industrial Engineering
      • Risk Management in Manufacturing
      • Lean Manufacturing
      • Research Methodology
      • Maintenance Management
      • Quality Management and Standardization
      • Dissertation
      • Green Manufacturing Practices and Sustainability
      • Measuring Manufacturing Performance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
      • Manufacturing Technology and Industry 4.0
      • Business Process Reengineering

Year 4

      • Data Analytics for Manufacturing
      • Total Quality Management and Process Improvements
      • Six Sigma
      • Change Management (Elective)
      • Brand Management (Elective)
      • Industrial Marketing (Elective)
      • Corporate Governance and Business Ethics (Elective)
      • Business Internship
      • Good Workplace Practices in Manufacturing
      • Industrial Hazards
      • Knowledge Management in Manufacturing
      • Personal Branding and Career Development (Elective)
      • Materials Management (Elective)

ONE DEGREE. EXPOSURE TO MANY INDUSTRIES
Explore diverse manufacturing industries, discover where your interests fit, and open the door to exciting career opportunities in Sri Lanka and around the world.

 

Apparel & Textiles Rubber & Rubber Products Food & Beverage Tea & Agri Processing
Construction Materials Engineering Products Fast Moving Consumer Goods Animal Products
Footwear & Leather Cosmetics & Personal Care Renewable Energy Light Engineering
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Electrical & Electronics Automotives & Components Chemical & Petrochemicals
Plastics & Polymers Ceramics & Porcelain Cement Mining and Minerals
Steel Wood & Furniture Paper, Packaging & Printing Boats & Marine Products

ONE DEGREE. EQUIPPED WITH MANY CAPABILITIES

Build a versatile set of technical, analytical, problem-solving, leadership and communication capabilities that prepare you to adapt, perform and succeed in a wide range of careers in Sri Lanka and overseas.

Thinking Skills Problem Solving Decision Making Innovation
Creative Thinking Planning Skills Organising Skills Analytical Skills
Data & Digital Skills Communication Skills Teamwork Leadership
People Management Negotiation Skills Conflict Management Project Management
Time Management Financial Awareness Quality Mindset Continuous Improvement
Customer Focus Entrepreneurial Mindset Professionalism & Ethics Adaptability & Resilience

ONE DEGREE. EXPOSURE TO MANY INDUSTRIES
Explore diverse manufacturing industries, discover where your interests fit, and open the door to exciting career opportunities in Sri Lanka and around the world.

Apparel & Textiles Rubber & Rubber Products Food & Beverage Tea & Agri Processing
Construction Materials Engineering Products Fast Moving Consumer Goods Animal Products
Footwear & Leather Cosmetics & Personal Care Renewable Energy Light Engineering
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Electrical & Electronics Automotives & Components Chemical & Petrochemicals
Plastics & Polymers Ceramics & Porcelain Cement Mining and Minerals
Steel Wood & Furniture Paper, Packaging & Printing Boats & Marine Products

Entry Requirements

      • At least three passes in the Commerce subject stream in one and the same sitting at the G.C.E. A/L Exam or equivalent qualification and a pass in English at the G.C.E. O/L or a pass in General English at the G.C.E. A/L OR;
      • At least three simple passes in any stream, with ‘Economics’ as a main subject at G.C.E. A/L Exam or an equivalent qualification and at simple pass in Mathematics at the G.C.E. O/L and at least a simple pass in English at the G.C.E. O/L or at least a simple pass in General English at the G.C.E. A/L OR;
      • At least three simple passes in any subject stream in the G.C.E. A/L Exam or equivalent qualification, and a bridging course approved by the specified authority and at least a simple pass in Mathematics at the G.C.E. O/L and at least a simple pass in English at the G.C.E. O/L or at least a simple pass in General English at the G.C.E. A/L. 

Study Modes & Schedule

      • Full-time Degree Studies: Physical Attendance
      • Time: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm
      • Commencement: 26th October 2026

Duration: 4 years
Medium: English
Location of Study: UNISTEM – Colombo 05

Course Registration Fee: Rs. 25,000

Course Fee:

      • Monthly Payment Option: Rs. 22,500 x 44 Installments
        (Total: Rs. 990,000)
      • Semester-wise Payment Option: Rs. 118,750 x 8 Semesters
        (Total: Rs. 950,000)

Merit-Based Scholarship Offer (GCE A/L) – Applicable from the 1st Year:

      • A Grade: 25%
      • B Grade: 15%
      • C Grade: 10%

Please call for more details: (+94) 117 181 111 / (+94) 77 220 4101 / (+94) 71 272 4425