The primary objective of the programme is to enable the participants to gain confidence and a good working knowledge of English, particularly when

• expressing themselves at conferences and meetings
• making presentations
• dealing with customers
• writing business letters & proposals
• carrying out work-related activities confidently

The Diploma in Business English will be for those

Who are?

• seeking employment
• already employed in both the public and corporate sectors
• ready to venture out into self-employment
• engaged in higher studies
• wishing to enhance their language competencies

Each course will cover the components of reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar.

• – Social English

• – Essential communication skills for your career

• – Management & Leadership skills

• – Multiculturalism & Cross-cultural communication

• – Meetings, Interviews & Negotiations

• – The Art of Speaking

• – Business correspondence

• – Strategies of Marketing & Advertising

• – Managing Financial Affairs VS Banking

• – Listening Skills for Business Management

• Duration: one year

• Commencement: 17 February 2026

• Course Assignments
• An Oral Presentation
• A Project Proposal
• A Final Written Paper

Candidates who are successful at all of the above will be awarded the Diploma in Business English from the University of Colombo.

A – Pass the Selection Test

                      or

B – Pass the Certificate in Business English

   Advanced Level, University of Colombo

And

-Basic Computer Skills

And

C- Be above 18 years of age

Important details for applicants

Issue of Application

1. Download the application form from our website https://arts.cmb.ac.lk/delt/index.php/course/
2. Pay Rs.1500/- to Account No: 304028200005 at any People’s Bank branch
3. Email the completed application along with the scanned copy of your bank payment slip to ebiz@delt.cmb.ac.lk on or before the 20^th of December 2025.

Application Closing Date: 20^th of December 2025.

Click here to download the Application form

1. The selection test consists of a written component and an interview.

• Date : 28^th Sunday December 2025
• Time: 30 a.m.
• Venue: Will be notified when you register.

3. When you come for the selection test you are required to

Bring your national identity card.

Registration Procedure

1. The course fee of 65,000/= should be paid to at any Peoples’ Bank branch to the A/C No (Student Registered account no) given to you by us.
2. Email the scanned copy of your bank payment slip and stamp size scanned photograph to the ebiz@delt.cmb.ac.lk

It can be paid in 2 installments of Rs.40,000/=  and Rs.25,000/=   Payments are not refundable

Registration Period:  15.01.2026 – 31.01.2026

Telephone:  011 2584200

E-mail: ebiz@delt.cmb.ac.lk

Web: https://arts.cmb.ac.lk/delt/index.php/course/