GISM Campus offers several foundation and Diploma-level courses for Sri Lankan students to qualify for local and overseas employments or proceed with higher education.
The GISM International Foundation (GIF) Programme in Commerce provides students with a structured academic pathway toward globally-recognized undergraduate qualifications. The GIF Programme aims to equip students with both academic and personal competencies essential for success in university education. The GIF serves as the foundation of the GISM academic portfolio by preparing students with foundation knowledge, transferable academic skills, and the confidence to pursue higher education.
This programme not only supports academic progression to undergraduate studies in disciplines such as Business Management, Information Technology, Engineering, and Life Sciences but also lays the groundwork for further academic mobility. Through a globally aligned curriculum and international academic collaborations, GIF ensures that students develop strong critical thinking, communication, logical thinking and digital literacy skills.
Ultimately, the objective of the GIF is to act as a gateway for Sri Lankan and foreign students to access high-quality, internationally recognized education—paving the way for academic and professional success in a global environment.
Note: Selection will be based on a placement test result and an interview
| Requirement | Grade |
|---|---|
| GCE O/L (Local/London) | Credit OR |
| GCE A/L General English (Local) | Simple Pass OR |
| IELTS | 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 OR |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 49 with no score less than 49 OR |
| English Proficiency Test conducted by GISM, Sri Lanka. | Pass with an average of 50% |
Upon successful completion of the GIF (GISM International Foundation) in Commerce programme, students will be eligible for admission to the first year of degree pathway programmes offered by GISM in Sri Lanka, leading to the following Massey University degrees in New Zealand:
Bachelor of Business (Specialised in Accountancy/ Economics/ Human Resources Management/ Employment Relations/ Finance/ Marketing/ International Business/ Communication/ Valuation and Property Management). OR
To enroll in the Diploma in Business Studies programme offered by GISM and After successful completion of this Diploma qualification, students will receive a TVEC accredited Diploma certificate form GISM.
| Fee Component | Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration (Sri Lanka) | LKR 50,000 |
| Foundation Level 01 | LKR 300,000 |
| Foundation Level 02 | LKR 300,000 |
| Status | Foundation Level | Modules |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | Level 1 | FES.012 Economics 1 – 15 Credits FBS.011 Management Concepts – 15 Credits FCS.011 ICT 1 – 15 Credits FMS.011 Core Maths 1 – 15 Credits FEN.011 Intensive English 1 – Non-Credit Awarding Unit |
| Level 2 | FES.022 Economics 2 – 15 Credits FBS.021 Management Concepts 2 – 15 Credits FCS.021 ICT 2 – 15 Credits FMS.021 Core Maths 2 – 15 Credits FEN.021 Intensive English 2 – Non-Credit Awarding Unit |
How to Join ?
For more information, get in touch with one of our student counselors.