The Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, established in 2015, has rapidly emerged as one of the most progressive and modern academic faculties in the university system. It comprises five academic departments—Business Finance, Human Resource Management, Management Studies, Marketing Management, and Operations Management—and offers a BBA Degree Programme awarded a Grade “A” by the QAAC of the UGC.
The Faculty operates from three two-storied buildings spanning approximately 35,000 square feet, equipped with smart classrooms, audio-visual conferencing facilities, two computer laboratories with nearly 200 computers, a business incubation cell, innovation co-creation cell, simulation laboratory, and advanced analytical and learning software.
These facilities formed the backbone of teaching, learning, research, and innovation for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
On 28 and 29 November 2025, Cyclone Ditwah and the subsequent flooding of the Mahaweli River caused unprecedented destruction to the Faculty. Floodwaters rose more than 20 feet above ground level, submerging approximately 90% of physical resources and destroying nearly 95% of computers and electronic equipment after being underwater for over 24 hours.
The disaster brought teaching, digital learning, research, and administrative operations to a complete standstill, severely disrupting academic progression for approximately 800 BBA undergraduates and more than 100 postgraduate students.
With an estimated financial loss of LKR 250–300 million, the long-term impact threatens the Faculty’s ability to deliver modern management education and to produce skilled graduates critical to Sri Lanka’s economic development.
| Equipment | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Desktop Computers | 240 |
| Laptops | 10 |
| Inkjet Printers | 7 |
| Photocopiers | 3 |
| Servers | 2 |
| Network Switches | 8 |
| UPS Units | 3 |
| Smart Panels | 10 |
| Projectors | 7 |
Other damaged equipment: Freezers, air-conditioning units, speaker systems, and auxiliary electronic devices.
Electrical systems, internal network cabling, and internet connectivity were severely affected. Structural elements including retaining walls and internal access routes were compromised, posing safety risks and delaying reopening.
The damage to electrical systems and network infrastructure has crippled the faculty's digital operations.
Complete electrical rewiring; replacement of distribution boards and circuit breakers; installation of new sockets and switches; restoration of main and sub power panels.
Rs. 5 MillionInstallation of new fibre and copper cabling; replacement of network switches and routers; server racks; restoration of wired and wireless (WIFI) connectivity.
Rs. 2 MillionRepair and replacement of intercom systems and direct telephone lines, including installation of 10 direct lines and 20 intercom connections.
Rs. 1 MillionSevere flooding damaged three academic buildings spanning 35,000 sq ft, including smart classrooms, lecture halls, and administrative spaces across the faculty.
Near-total loss of digital infrastructure including 240 computers, servers, network equipment, smart panels, and licensed analytical software.
Teaching, digital learning, research, and administrative operations disrupted for 800 BBA undergraduates and 100+ postgraduate students.
Based on preliminary assessments and departmental reports, the Faculty of Management requires substantial investment to restore academic, digital, and administrative functions.
Rs. 99 Million (Estimated)