The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) is now accepting applications for its Advanced Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (ESBM) for the academic year 2025/2026. This one-year programme, offered in English, Sinhala, and Tamil, is designed to equip students with essential skills for business success and provides a direct pathway to higher education.
Entry Requirements
Prospective students must meet one of the following criteria:
- G.C.E. (O/L) Qualification: Six passes, including Mathematics and First Language, with at least two credit passes in no more than two sittings.
- Certificate Programme: Completion of a 30-credit Level 01 (or above) programme at OUSL.
- NVQF Level 03: An equivalent or higher qualification approved by the Senate.
Key Benefits
- Successful graduates will be eligible to enroll in the Bachelor of Management Studies Honours Degree Programme without an admission test.
- Flexible learning options in three languages to cater to diverse students.
Application Details
- Application Period: 5th – 15th June 2025 (Online submissions only).
- Programme Duration: One year.
- Contact: For inquiries, call 01 288 1024, 01 288 1255, or 070 451 6177, or email esbm@ousl.lk.
| Details | English | Sinhala | Tamil |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Website | https://ou.ac.lk/ |
| Closing date | 15.06.2025 |










