Dr. Wasanthi Madurapperuma

Biography

Appointments and Affiliations: Senior Lecturer of Economics, Econometrics, Macroeconomics & Entrepreneurship, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, University of Kelaniya- March 1998-present. Teaching Faculty, MBA Degree Programme, Department of Technology Management, Faculty of Engineering, the University of Moratuwa June 2012 to date. Teaching Faculty - MBA Degree Programme, University of Kelaniya, Faculty of Commerce & Mgt Studies. November 2011-present Teaching Faculty, MA in Economics Degree Programme, Department of Economics, and University of Kelaniya. December 2011-2014. Educational Qualifications: Ph.D. in Economics & Business, Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK, June 2012. Thesis Title: “Entrepreneurial Networks & Small Business Growth” M.Com. Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. November 2003.Thesis: Exchange rate Volatility and Export Growth in Sri Lanka M.A in Economics, Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 1998. B.A. in Economics (First Class (Hons)), Department of Economics, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka:, September 1995 Administration: Head, Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya – From 2012 to 2015 Member of the Research Council, University of Kelaniya, From 2014 to 2015 Acting Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya -2014 Member of External Review Committee – MBA in Entrepreneurship and Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration specialized in Entrepreneurship – 2014 January Conference co-chair - International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI) – 2012, http://www.kln.ac.lk/fcms/ICBI2012/ Reviewer - USASBE 2012 Conference, New Orleans, LA - 2013

Research Interest

Accountancy