WHO WE ARE
We at GAP believe that progress is a road best built on education, sustainable innovations, and multi-disciplinary collaborations.
With the world becoming more globalized, more connected, and more influenced by technology – Sri Lankan graduates and professionals are called to broaden their horizons by engaging in meaningful interactions that bridge the knowledge gap between current industrial practices and foundational theory.
The Background
There has been a significant increase in the mobility of learners and academics in the recent past in Sri Lanka. Among the young generation, there is a high demand for new subject areas which are internationally trending. Also professionals have understood the importance of tertiary education for their career development which let them improve in a chosen specialty more focused than Bachelor’s programs
Although the world is becoming more globalized, more connected, more influenced by technology and graduate study trends have become no exception to this dynamic, Sri Lanka is still adopting to new developments in higher educational sector in the world and we need to step on to bring it to the right path
Graduate Associate Professionals (GAP) Pvt. Ltd. proposes to create a School: GAP School of Sciences for delivering short courses, training programs and workshops to graduate professionals such as engineers, architects, country & city planners, managers, built environment
GAP School of Sciences also aims to affiliate with international universities and create pathways to international universities allowing students to achieve their dream career paths
GAP School of Sciences aims to offer a variety of programs in the following areas:
- Engineering Management
- Sustainable Development
- Lean Construction Management
- Forensic Engineering
- Advanced Bridge Design
- Project Management
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Business and Industrial Management
- Technological Solutions
- Software and various IT Solutions
Vision
To become a Leader in higher education studies in Sri Lanka, striving for excellence through continuous improvement in advancement of knowledge, sustainable innovations and broadening horizons of young professionals.
Mission
To promote the best quality postgraduate education in multi-disciplinary fields, by developing an effective learning and research environment with best possible resources - for the graduate professionals of today - while establishing an effective interface with industry, to enhance critical skills of professionals including advanced industrial knowledge, strong analytical skills, innovative thinking, solution oriented & situational leadership as well as management skills
The Founder
Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake is a Senior Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Peradeniya. He is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL).
He is the Chairman of the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL), the President Elect of the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) and a Vice President of the Chamber of Construction Industry (CCI). He is also the former Secretary to the State Ministry of Rural Roads and the State Ministry of Urban Development. He is the founder of Lego International (Pvt.) Ltd, ICB (Pvt.) Ltd, Lanka AAC (Pvt) Ltd and GAP
Goals & Objectives
1. Offer diverse options
GAP School of Sciences aims to offer timely, interdisciplinary programs which are globally trending
2. Promote and expand learning opportunities
GAP School of Sciences would seek to identify learning needs of student and offer them diverse array of learning opportunities enabling them to enhance their skills, knowledge for employment opportunities as well as intellectual enrichment and personal growth.
3. Develop Skills and Knowledge of Professionals
GAP School of Sciences aims to develop field-specific skills to be recognized in their respective industry and stand out from others
4. Practical Training, Collaborative and Networking Experience
GAP School of Sciences aims to give students the experience through group projects and assignments to increase student’s verbal and written communication
5. Management Potential
GAP School of Sciences aims to provide leadership training as every job role requires some level of management and leadership skill