This is the Programme for you, if you are
Planning to start your own Ecotourism Business
Already in the business, but don’t understand the concepts
Just interested in increasing your knowledge base on natural tourism and natural resources management in Sri Lanka
General
Programme Code :DR
Programme Category : Diploma Programme
Conducted by: Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences
Programme duration : Minimum 01 Year
Discipline(s) / Course(s) : Diploma in Natural Recourses and Ecotourism involves courses related to diversity of Living Organisms, ecological Assessment of Habitats Environment, Society and Culture in Sri Lanka, natural Resources, Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation in Sri Lanka, Environmental Communication and Interpretation, Concepts and Practices in Eco-tourism, Environmental Policies of Sri Lanka and a compulsory research project.
Admission
minimum of three (03) Pass grades in three subjects at the General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Advanced Level Examination, or,
Pass grades in three subjects equivalent to 60 credits, in the Advanced Certificate in Science/Foundation courses/Foundation Programme offered by The Open University of Sri Lanka, or,
successfully completed the Advanced Certificate in Wildlife Conservation and Management/ Certificate in Environmental Sciences conducted by The Open University of Sri Lanka, or,
successfully completed a NVQ Level 5 qualification in the field of Environmental, Biodiversity, Wildlife Conservation, or,
five years working/research experience in the field of Environmental Science, Biodiversity or Wildlife Conservation and pass the selection test conducted for the purpose of admission, or
an equivalent or a higher qualification acceptable to the Senate of The Open University of Sri Lanka
Application
Accepting On-line Applications: 4th October 2020
Closing Date for Applications: 3rd November 2020
Programme Registration date:12th and 13th November 2020
Commencement of Academic activities: 21st November 2020
Finance
Online Application Fee – Rs 350/
Tuition Fee- Rs. 35,000/
Fees can be paid in installments
