Prof.(Ms).S.Balagobei

DEGREES

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD in Financial Management) in 2021
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka in 2013.

• Master of Arts in Public Administration (MA), University of Jaffna in 2014.
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA (Hons)) with First Class (Specialized in Financial Management) University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka in

 POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Research Supervision for Master of Business Administration (MBA), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna

 RESOURCE PERSON

• Served as a resource person on “Quantitative research” using Eviews organized by Staff Development Centre, University of Jaffna for the Academic Staff at University of Jaffna on 23^rd November 2024.
• Served as a resource person for Women empowerment workshop on the topic of “Managing funds” for the women entrepreneurs conducted by Business Incubation Cell, University of Jaffna collaborated with Viluthu held on 12^th October 2022.
• Resource person on the topic of “Planning and Planning process” for the Orientation Training Programme for the graduates (Management Package) in Kilinochchi conducted by University Grants Commission on 17th September 2020.
• Resource person on the topic of “Communication and its process” for the Orientation Training Programme for the graduates (Management Package) at Vaddukoddai conducted by University Grants Commission on 28th September 2020.
• Resource person on the topic of “Research and Research Methodology” in Zonal Education office, Kilinochchi organized by Teacher centre, Paranthan on 21st and 22nd October 2017.
• Resource person for the youth development training programme (YLD), under the Joint project of Governance for Local Economic Development (SDDP), GLED and UNDP. Underneath this program, youth were trained in Killinochchi District. I served as resource person on the topic “Good governance in Political and Administrational functions” on 13th December 2015.
• Resource person in the Youth Leadership Development Training Program organized by the collaborative work of UNDP, Sri Lankan government and the University of Jaffna. Underneath this program, youth were trained in Jaffna District. I served as resource person on the topic “Good governance in Political and Administrational functions” on 28th and 29th October 2015.
• Resource person for the youth development training programme (YLD), under the Joint project of Governance for Local Economic Development (SDDP), GLED and UNDP. Underneath this program, youth were trained in Mullaitivu District. I served as resource person on the topic “Good governance in Political and Administrational functions” in 2016.
• Resource person for the Community Catalysts Training Programme organized by the University of Jaffna with the collaborative work of UNDP to the members of community, based organizations on the topic of ‘Process of Motivation and Maslow’s Theory of motivation at the District Secretariat Manner on 13th of June 2015.
• Resource person for the Community Catalysts Training Programme organized by the University of Jaffna with the collaborative work of UNDP to the members of community, based organizations on the topic of ‘Process of Motivation and Maslow’s Theory of motivation at the District Secretariat Manthai on 22nd of August 2015.
• Resource person for the Community Catalysts Training Programme organized by the University of Jaffna with the collaborative work of UNDP on the topic of ‘Process of Motivation and Maslow’s Theory of motivation in Murungan Maha Vidhyalam, Mannar with the involvement community people, Government officers and the trainees under this project.
• Resource person in “Workshop on Statistical package (SPSS) for Social Science- Data Analysis” for the students at the Faculty of Management studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2015.
• Resource person in “Research Methodology – Sampling” for the School principals organised by Zonal Education and Jaffna Science Association in 2016.
• Resource person in “Workshop on Statistical package (SPSS) for Social Science- Data Analysis” for the students at the Faculty of Management studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2016.
• Resource person in “Workshop on Statistical package (SPSS) for Social Science- Data Analysis” for the students at the Faculty of Management studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna in 2016.
• Resource person for the Community Catalysts workshop organized by the University of Jaffna with the collaborative work of UNDP on the topic of ‘Process of Motivation and Maslow’s Theory of motivation in Kilinochchi district at Kandavalai Divisional Secretariat.
• Resource person for the Community Catalysts workshop organized by the University of Jaffna with the collaborative work of UNDP on the topic of ‘Process of Motivation and Maslow’s Theory of motivation in Kilinochchi district at Karachchi Divisional Secretariat.
• Resource person for the Community Catalysts workshop organized by the University of Jaffna with the collaborative work of UNDP on the topic of ‘Process of Motivation and Maslow’s Theory of motivation in Mullaitivu district at Mullaitivu Town.
• Resource person for the Community Catalysts workshop organized by the University of Jaffna with the collaborative work of UNDP on the topic of ‘Process of Motivation and Maslow’s Theory of motivation in Kilinochchi district at Thunukkai Divisional Secretariat.
• Served as a Visiting Lecturer for Master of Business Administration Programme from 13.01.2024 to 20.04.2024, for the subject of MBA 11053: Statistics for Business.
• Served as a Visiting Lecturer for Master of Regional Planning 2023/24 from May 2024 to October 2024, for the subject of MRPC 242: Statistical Applications in Regional Planning.
• Served as a visiting lecturer for the Diploma in Banking and Finance students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce on the subject “DBF 1132: Sri Lankan Financial System” for a period from 03.12.2022 to 19.03.2023 in Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer for the Diploma in Banking and Finance students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce on the subject “DBF 1231: Assets and Liability Management” for a period from 06.05.2023 to 20.08.2023 in Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer for the Diploma in Micro Finance students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce on “DMF 1136 – Research Methodology” for a period from 02.07.2022 to 18.12.2022 in the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a resource person for the face-to-face interactive orientation session and via zoom for the Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) Degree programme in Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Jaffna, on the subject BBM 1243: Mathematics and Statistics for Business during the period from June 2022 to September 2022.
• Resource person for Bachelor of Commerce External Degree programme conducted by Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Jaffna, on the subject EX.COM 4233: Advanced Performance Management during the period from January 2022 to April 2022.
• Served as a resource person for the face-to-face interactive orientation session and via zoom for the Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) Degree programme in Centre for Open and Distance Learning, University of Jaffna, on the subject BBM 1243: Mathematics and Statistics for Business from June 2023 to September 2023.
• Served as a visiting lecturer for the Diploma in Micro Finance Students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce on “DMF 1136 – Research Methodology” for a period from 19.06.2021 to 14.11.2021 in Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer for the Diploma in Micro Finance Students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce on “DMF 1136 – Research Methodology” for a period from 23.02.2019 to 14.07.2019 in Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer for the Diploma in Micro Finance Students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce on “DMF 1136 – Research Methodology” for a period from 12.08.2017 to 07.01.2018 in Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer for the Diploma in Human Resource management Students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce on “DHRM 1142- Principles of Human Resource Management” for a period from 28.11.2011 to 25.03.2012 in Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer for the Diploma in Micro Finance Students of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce on “DMF 1244: Product Development and Operational Risk Management” for a period from 04.05.2013 to 29.09.2013 in Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Jaffna for workers (Extra Mural Studies Unit) on “Stress Management” held on 12.09.2012, organized by Extra Mural Studies Unit in Office Management Program.
• Served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Jaffna for workers (Extra Mural Studies Unit) on “Human resource planning” held on 25.12.2012, organized by Extra Mural Studies Unit in Office Management Program.

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Contributed to the Curriculum Revision of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree Programme of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna under the Quality Innovation Grant in 2013.
• Contributed to the Curriculum Revision of the Bachelor of Business Management of the Open and Distance Learning Programme, University of Jaffna
• Contributed to the Curriculum Revision of the Master of Regional Planning (MRP) programme of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna in 2023.
• Contributed to the revised the curriculum of the Bachelor of Business Administration Honours in Financial Management in 2021/2022.
• Contributed to the Commerce revised the curriculum of the Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting and Finance.
• Contributed to the revision of subjects for the Diploma in Microfinance and developed the content for the following subjects in 2014/2015.
• Served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for BBM 1243: Mathematics and Statistics for Business in the Bachelor of Business Management (Open and Distance Learning Programme) to develop detailed content and video materials.
• Contributed to the development of the courses as part of the curriculum planning and development for the Master of Business Administration in 2023
• Contributed to the revision of subjects and developed the content for the subjects in the Diploma in Microfinance in 2021
• Served as a Reviewer for the subject BBM 3243: Public Finance in the Bachelor of Business Management program at the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna.
• Served as a member of the Curriculum Development, Revision, and Monitoring Committee at the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, from May 2021 to December 2023.

Undergraduate Teaching (Internal)

Existing Curriculum

• BBAF 31043: Research Methodology in Finance
• BBAF 12013: Business Mathematics and Statistics
• BBAF 32013: International Financial Management
• BBAF 41033: Econometric Modelling and Application
• COM ACF 32062: Financial Risk Management

Previous Curriculum

• BBAF 3213 – Research Methodology in Finance
• BBAF 3223 International Financial Management
• BBAF 4113 Computer applications for research in Finance
• BBAF 1233: Business Mathematics
• BBAF 2123: Business Statistics I
• BBAF 3162: Financial Reporting
• BBAF 3232: Research Methodology
• FMG 3235: Strategic Financial Management
• BBAF 4233: Business Analysis and Valuation
• FMG 3232: Research Methodology in Financial Management
• FMG 4132: Public Financial Management
• FMG 4135 (E): Financial Strategy
• Introduction to Financial Management 
• Project Management

Undergraduate Teaching (External)

Bachelor of Commerce (CODL)

COMD7453 – Analytical tools for Research in Commerce

EX.COM 4233: Advanced Performance Management

 Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)

BBM 1243: Mathematics and Statistics for Business

Inter-Faculty Teaching

BAD 3128: Portfolio Management, Faculty of Science (2011/2012)

BAD 3128: Portfolio Management, Faculty of Science (2012/2013)

AECC: 21043 Mathematical Methods for Economics, Faculty of Arts (2016/2017)

AECC: 21043 Mathematical Methods for Economics, Faculty of Arts (2015/2016)

APYC 31043: Research Methodology, Faculty of Arts (2017)

APYC 31043: Research Methodology, Faculty of Arts, University of Jaffna (2017)

Postgraduate Teaching

Master of Business Administration

MBA 11053: Statistics for Business.

Master of Regional Planning
MRPC: 242: Statistical Applications in Regional Planning

Visiting Lecturer

• Served as a visiting lecturer to Diploma in Banking and Finance conducted by Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to Bachelor of Business Administration conducted by Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to Bachelor of Commerce (External) Degree Program conducted by Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL), University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to Diploma in Micro Finance conducted by Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to the Certificate Course in Human Resource Management conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies unit of the University of Jaffna.
• Served as a visiting lecturer to the Certificate Course in Office Management conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies unit of the University of Jaffna.

• Secretary of the Alumni Association of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna, from 2022 to 2024.
• Student Counselor for undergraduate students at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 2014 to 2017.
• Career guidance advisor for undergraduate students at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 2020 to 2021.
• Academic Student Counselor for undergraduate students at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka from 2021 to 2024.
• Treasurer of the Jaffna Science Association from 2016 to 2017.
• Assistant treasurer of the Jaffna Science Association from 2015 to 2016.
• Secretary, 6^thInternational Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM) – 2021 held on 29^th& 30^th April at University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
• Chairperson for Section D, Jaffna Science Association in 2014/2015.
• Activity Coordinator of the activity 3: Training on enhancing research Skills of the undergraduates of the BBA study Programme under the Quality & Innovation Grant (Window 1) of the HETC project from 2013 to 2015
• Secretary, Jaffna Science Association (JSA) – Section D, Social Science from 2011 to 2012 and from 2013 to 2014.
• Editor for Section D, Social Science, Jaffna Science Association from 2012 to 2013 and from 2017 to 2018.
• Director on the board of the Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society (MPCS), Chunnakam, from 2015 to 2018.
• Chairman in Board of Survey at Department of Commerce, Marketing and MBA office, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce in 2017.
• Coordinator of the Industrial liaison cell, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Coordinator/ Orientation Programme, Faculty of Management Studies & Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka in 2016.
• Action Committee Member in 6^thInternational Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM)- 2021, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
• Member of Executive committee of the Jaffna Science Association from 2014 to 2017 (22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th Executive Committee of Jaffna Science Association Academic association).
• Member of Sri Lanka Finance Association since 2021.
• Initial Director of the Jaffna Science Association (GTE) Ltd.

Publication

Research Publications in Indexed and Refereed Journals

• Thooyamany, A., & Balagobei, S. (2025). Impact of Audit Quality on Firm Performance: Evidence from Non-Financial Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange. The Journal of Business Studies, 9(1), 14-26 (Eastern University, Sri Lanka).
• K., & Balagobei, S. (2024). Impact of intellectual capital on firms’ profitability: Empirical evidence from industrials sector in Sri Lanka, Journal of SACFIRE, 3(1), 1-21 (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka).
• Balagobei, S., & Keerthana, G. (2024). Audit Committee Characteristics and Earnings Management: Evidence from Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka, Asian Journal of Finance, 1(1), 29-45 (Sabaragamuwa University)
• Balagobei, S., Subramaiam, V.A., & Saseela Balagobei. (2024). Ownership Structure and Firm Performance with Moderating Role of Financing Decisions: Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. Journal of Management and Tourism Research, 6(1), 43-60 (Uva Wellassa University).
• Arun, M., & Balagobei, S. (2023). Impact of Credit Risk and Bank-Specific Factors on the Financial Performance of Licensed Banks in Sri Lanka. Journal of Accountancy and Finance, 10(2), 17-27 (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka).
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• Balagobei^, S., & Velnampy. T. (2023). Impact of Internal Corporate Governance Mechanisms on Enterprise Value:  Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. The Journal of Business Studies, 7(1) (Eastern University, Sri Lanka).
• Balagobei, S., & Keerthana, G. (2023). Corporate Governance Practices and Financial Distress: Empirical Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. Kelaniya Journal of Management, 12(1).
• Balagobei, S., & Velnampy, V. (2023). Impact of corporate governance and ownership on firm performance in the emerging market economy of Sri Lanka. Academicia: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, 13(1), 89-105. (Affiliated to Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana, India).
• Balagobei, S., & Keerthana, G. (2022). Audit committee characteristics and Earnings management: Evidence from listed capital goods and consumer services companies in Sri Lanka. Journal of Management, 17(1), 46-61 (South Eastern University of Sri Lanka).
• Balagobei, S., & Keerthana, G. (2022). Audit Committee Characteristics, Gender Diversity and Earnings Management: Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. Journal of Emerging Financial Markets and Policy, 1(2), 1-13. (The Sri Lanka Finance Association)
• Balagobei, S., & Bandara, D. R. N. K. K. (2022). Impact of Macroeconomic Variables on Stock Market Performance: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Wayamba Journal of Management, 13(1), 28-45. (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka journal online)
• Keerthana, G., & Balagobei, S. (2022). Board governance practices and capital structure decisions with the moderating effects of gender diversity: Empirical evidence from developing economy, Journal of SACFIRE, 2(1), 24-36 (Wayamba University of Sri Lanka).
• Balagobei,, & Prashanthan, V. (2021). Impact of financial literacy on investment decisions: evidence from individual investors in Jaffna district, International Journal of Accounting & Business Finance, 7(special issue), 155-170 (ABDC Journal Quality List / University of Jaffna)
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Corporate Governance and Financing Choices in Firms: A Panel Data Analysis of Sri Lankan Companies.Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal. 15(1): 97-113. (ABDC Journal Quality List, Web of Science)
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Impact of Samurdhi Program on Poverty Alleviation: An Empirical Investigation of Samurdhi Beneficiaries in Kopay DS Division in Jaffna district. Sabaragamuwa University Journal, 18 (1), 30-42. (Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka)
• Balagobei, S., & Anandasayanan, S. (2020). Cash conversion cycle and Financial performance: Evidence from listed Manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka. Journal of Business Management, 3(1): 98-111 (University of Vavuniya)
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Accounting Practices and Organizational Performance: Evidence from Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka. Indian Journal of Finance and Banking. 4(1), 69-75. (ABDC Journal Quality List)
• Balagobei, S., Anandasayanan, S. & Amaresh, M. (2020). Impact of Tourism Industry on the Economic Growth of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 10(4), 60-69.
• Balagobei, S. (2019). Corporate governance and non – performing loans: evidence from listed banks in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting & Business Finance, 5(1), 72-85 (ABDC Journal Quality List / University of Jaffna).
• Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of Record Keeping Practices on Business Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Sri Lanka.International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 9(4), 439-451 (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S., & Aravinthakumar, S. (2019). Impact of Microcredit on Living Standard of Dairy Entrepreneurs: Special Focus on Oddusuddan DS Division in Mullaitivu District. Indian Journal of Finance and Banking, 3(2), 43-48 (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S., & Parathan. (2019). Audit Committee Attributes and Firm Performance:  Evidence from a Panel data analysis of Sri Lankan Listed Companies.Journal of Accountancy and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
• Balagobei, S. (2019). Does Board Structure in Banks Really Affect Their Efficiency?.  Research journal of social science and management, 9(1) 55-62.
• Balagobei, S. (2018). Corporate governance and firm performance: Empirical evidence from Emerging market. Asian journal Economic and Financial Review, 8(12), 1415-1421 (Scopus indexed)
• Balagobei, S. (2018). Corporate Governance and Value relevance of Accounting Information of listed Hotels and Travels in Sri Lanka. Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal, 13(2), 113-126 (ABDC Journal Quality List, Web of Science)
• Balagobei, S. and Anandasayanan, S. (2018). Corporate Social Responsibility and Firm Performance of Licensed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting, 10 (2), 192-200 (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S. and Velnampy, T. (2018). Impact of Audit Committee on Organizational Performance of Listed Hotels and Travels in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 8(4). (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S., & Velnampy, T. (2017).  A study on ownership structure and financial performance of listed beverage food and tobacco companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 7(2), 36-47 (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S. (2017). Impact of institutional ownership and individual ownership on dividend policy of listed plantation companies in Sri Lanka. Asia Pacific Journal of Advanced Business and Social Studies, 3(1), 329-335.
• Balagobei, S., & Udayakumara, K.G.A. (2017).  Board leadership structure and Firm performance: Evidence from listed companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting, 7(2) (ABDC Journal Quality List).
• Balagobei, S. (2017).  Macroeconomic variables and Stock market returns in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting, 7(2). . (ABDC Journal Quality List)
• Balagobei, S. (2017). Audit committee and value relevance of accounting information of listed hotels and travels in Sri Lanka.  Asian Journal of Finance & Accounting, 9(2), 387-398.
• Balagobei, S. (2016). Efficiency of Micro Finance Institutions and Financial Sustainability in Jaffna District. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 7(24), 1-6.
• Balagobei, S., & Thiruchchenthurnathan, T. (2016). Impact of ownership structure on dividend payout policy: An empirical study on listed plantation companies in Sri Lanka. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 7(14), 93-98.
• Balagobei, S., & Selvaratnam, P. (2015). Dividend policy and shareholders’ wealth of listed manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 6(19), 33-38.
• Balagobei, S. (2013). How Firm Characteristics Affect Dividend Policy: An Empirical Study of Listed Beverage Food and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. South Asian Journal of Marketing & Management Research, 3(4), 52-61.

Full Papers Published in Conference Proceedings

• Keerthana, G., & Balagobei, S. (2023). Corporate Governance Practices and Profitability with Moderating effect of Financing Decisions. 12^th International Conference on management and Economics (ICME-2023), Faculty of Management and Finance, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
• Keerthana, G., & Balagobei, S. (2022). Board Characteristics and Financial Distress Empirical Evidence from Sri Lanka. 11^th International Conference on Management and Economics, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
• Kirushanthy, T. & Balagobei, S. (2020). Impact of lending interest rate on Profitability: Evidence from Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka. International Arts Research Symposium -2019 of South Eastern University.
• Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of investor’s behaviour on investment decision making: a survey on Colombo stock exchange, Sri Lanka. International Arts Research Symposium -2019 of South Eastern University (pp 996-1006) on 18^th December 2019.
• Thavarasasingam, H., Balagobei, S., & Anandasayanan, S. (2019). Impact of Board Structure on Corporate Performance: An Empirical Study of Listed Banking & Finance Companies in Sri Lanka. 5th International Conference on Contemporary Management-2019 of the University of Jaffna on 29th and 30th July 2019.
• Nalinda, J.M.D.P., Dissanayake, D.H.S.W., & Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of Corporate Governance Principles on Financial Performance: Evidence from Listed Financial Companies in Sri Lanka, 4th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) – 2019 on 29th – 30th October 2019.
• Balagobei, S., & Velnamby, T. (2018). Corporate governance and Financing Decisions: Evidence from listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. 15th International Conference on Business Management, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Balagobei, S. (2018). Corporate governance and Capital Structure of Licensed Commercial banks in Sri Lanka. 2^nd Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
• Balagobei, S. & Balakumaran, S. (2015).  “Board characteristics and Efficiency of Licensed Domestic Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka, 2^ndInternational Conference on Contemporary-2015 of the University of Jaffna.
• Balagobei, S. (2014). Do Board of director’s characteristics affect Firm performance? Evidence from listed Beverage food and Tobacco Companies. International conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna.
• Balagobei, S. & Parameswaran, K. (2014). “A study on investor’s behaviour and investor’s decision making in Jaffna District”, Jaffna University International Conference-2014 on 18th and 19th March 2014.
• Saseela, S. (2012). Impact of Board structure on Performance of listed Financing sector in Sri Lanka. Annual research Conference 2012 of the University of Jaffna.
• Anandasayanan, S & Saseela, S. (2012). The Effect of Board Size and Board Composition on Performance of Listed Financing sector in Sri Lanka. International Research Conference on Management Practices for Sustainable Growth held at Annamalai University, South India.
• Saseela, S. & Anandasayanan, S. (2012). Impact of Firm’s Characteristics on Determining the Dividend Policy in listed Beverage food and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. Research Conference 2012 of the University of Kelaniya.
• Saseela, S. & Anandasayanan, S. (2012). Profitability of listed Telecom Companies in Sri Lanka: An inter and intra Comparison of SLT PLC & Dialog PLC. International Conference on Leading Beyond Horizon, Annamalai University, India, 28-30 July 2011.
• Saseela, S. & Velnamby, T. (2012). Efficiency and Financial sustainability of Co-operative Rural banks in Jaffna district. Annual research Conference 2012 of the University of Rajarata.
• Saseela, S. (2011). Capital structure and profitability of listed trading companies in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Leading Beyond Horizon, Annamalai University, India.
• Saseela, S. (2011). A study of the relationship between financial leverage and profitability of listed chemicals and pharmaceuticals companies in Sri Lanka. International Conference in University of Sairam, India, 2011.
• Sankeetha, T & Saseela, S. (2011). The relationship between Working capital management and profitability of telecommunication firms in Sri Lanka. International Conference in University of Sairam, India, 2011.

Abstracts Published in Conference Proceedings

• Dilany Ragunesan & Saseela Balagobei. (2024). Impact of Financial Risk Management on The Financial Performance of Licensed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka. Undergraduate research symposium (URS), Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna.
• Aiswarya Thooyamany & Saseela Balagobei. (2024). Impact of Audit Quality on Firm Performance: Evidence from Non- Financial Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange. Undergraduate research symposium (URS), Department of Financial Management, University of Jaffna.
• Thiruvarangan, K., & Balagobei, S. (2024). Human capital efficiency and firm performance: empirical evidence from industrials sector in Sri Lanka, Jaffna Science Association, 30th Annual Session.
• L., & Balagobei, S. (2024). Impact of efficiency on financial sustainability of Samurdhi banks in Mullaitivu district, 8th International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna.
• Tharsanan, P., & Balagobei, S. (2023). Impact of Financial Literacy on Financial Wellbeing: Study on Public Sector Employees in Jaffna District. Third Annual International Emerging Financial Markets and Policy Conference (EFMP 2023), Sri Lanka Finance Association.
• Keerthana, G & Balagobei, S. (2023). Intellectual Capital and Firm Performance: Empirical Evidence from Listed Capital Goods Companies in Sri Lanka. Third Annual International Emerging Financial Markets and Policy Conference (EFMP 2023), Sri Lanka Finance Association.
• Gnanasothy, K., & Balagobei, S. (2023). Corporate Governance Practices and Profitability: The moderating effect of Financing decisions. Jaffna Science Association: 29th Annual Session (ISSN 1800-1300), 29 (1), 36.
• Balagobei, S & Keerthana, G. (2022). Audit Committee Characteristics and Earnings Management: Evidence from Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange, Sri Lanka. 7th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) – 2022 on 17^th November 2022 conducted by Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
• Kevin, J, Keerthana, G, & Balagobei, S. (2022). Corporate governance practices and agency cost: Evidence from Listed Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka. 17th International Research Conference on Management and Finance (IRCMF) 2022 on 21st October 2022 conducted by University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• Gnanasothy, K & Balagobei, S_. (2022). Impact of corporate governance on financing decisions and profitability. International Open University Research Sessions 2022 (iOURS 2022) on 10^th and 11^th November 2022 conducted by Open University of Sri Lanka.
• Balagobei, S & Keerthana, G. (2022). Impact of audit committee characteristics and audit quality on earnings management: Empirical evidence from Sri Lanka. 13^thInternational Conference on Business and Information (ICBI) – 2022 organized by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka on 18^th November 2022.
• Prashanthan, V & Balagobei, S.(2022). Demographic factors and Financial Literacy among Individual Investors in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. 13^th International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI) – 2022 organized by University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka on 18^th November 2022.
• Keerthana, G & Balagobei. S. (2022). Corporate governance practices and capital structure decisions: the moderating effects of gender diversity” in 8th Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Research (SACFIRE) conducted by Wayamba University of Sri Lanka on 10^th November 2022.
• Thavarasasingam, H., Balagobei, S., & Gnanasothy, K. (2022). Impact of Microfinance on Household Income: Special reference to Kopay DS Division in Jaffna Distri Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
• Balagobei, S. (2022). Corporate Governance and Earnings Management: Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association: 28th Annual Session (ISSN 1800-1300), 28 (1).
• Gnanasothy, K., & Balagobei, S. (2022). Corporate Governance and Profitability: Empirical Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association: 28th Annual Session (ISSN 1800-1300), 28 (1), 28.
• Keerthana, G & Balagobei, S. (2022). Impact of Corporate Governance Practices on Financial Distress of Listed Consumer Services Sector Companies in Sri Lanka. Second Annual International Emerging Financial Markets and Policy Conference (EFMP 2022), Sri Lanka Finance Association.
• Keerthana, G & Balagobei, S. (2022). Corporate Governance Practices and Financing Decisions: An Empirical Evidence from Listed Companies in Sri Lanka, Second International Undergraduate Finance Research Conference (IUFRC  2022), Sri Lanka Finance Association.
• Balagobei, S., & Prashanthan, V. (2021).Impact of financial literacy on investment decisions: evidence from individual investors in Jaffna district. 6th International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna.
• Balagobei, S., & Bandara, D.R.N.K.K. (2021). Impact of macroeconomic variables on stock market performance: evidence from Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference on Contemporary Management, University of Jaffna.
• Prashanthan, V. & Balagobei, S. (2021). Determinants of Corporate Profitability: Evidence from Listed Capital Goods Companies in Sri Lanka. 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM), Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 10th June 2021, pp. 03.
• Anandasayanan, S., Balagobei, S. & Amaresh, M. (2021). Impact of Tourism on Economic Growth in Sri Lanka. 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM), Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 10th June 2021, pp. 145.
• Hemaluxjini, T., Sinthuja, N & Balagobei, S. (2021). Ownership Structure and Dividend Policy of Listed Material Companies in Sri Lanka. 6th International Conference on Contemporary Management of the University of Jaffna, 29 – 30th April 2021, pp. 38.
• Jonathan, K & Balagobei, S. (2020). Capital Structure and Investment growth: A case study of listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. 3rd Research conference on Business studies (RCBS) – 2020. Faculty of Business Studies, Vavuniya campus of the University of Jaffna, 146-153.
• Balagobei, S. (2018). Corporate governance and Capital Structure of Licensed Commercial banks in Sri Lanka. 2^nd Annual Research Symposium in Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
• Thapeenthiran, T., & Balagobei, S. (2019). Impact of Corporate Governance on Financial Leverage: Evidence from Listed Beverage Food & Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI -2019) of the University of Kelaniya.
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Board structure and Earnings Management: Evidence from listed companies in Sri Lanka, 5th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) of Sabragamuwa University – 2020 on 26th November 2020.
• Balagobei, S. (2020). Ownership Structure and Financing decisions: Evidence from Listed Food, Beverage and Tobacco firms listed in Colombo Stock Exchange. 3rd National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
• Kevin, J and Balagobei, S. (2020). Impact of Capital Expenditure on Firm Performance: Evidence from Listed Food, Beverage and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association, 27th Annual Session (ISSN 1800-1289).
• Balagobei, S. (2016). Institutional Ownership and Individual Ownership on Dividend Policy. 2nd Asia Pacific Conference on Contemporary Research. Asia Pacific Institute of Advanced Research. (APCCR, Malaysia, 2016) ISBN: 978-0-9943656-0-6. PP. 252-258.
• Balagobei, S., Thevananth, J & Mahilini, S. (2017). Board structure and value relevance of accounting information of listed hotels and travels in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association, vol. 24.
• Parameswaran, K., Dias., S.T & Balagobei, S. (2015). A Study on Value Relevance of Accounting Information and Share Price of Listed Banks in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association, vol. 22.
• Balagobei, S., Kanagasabapathy, T. (2018). Macroeconomic Determinants and Performance of stock market in Sri Lanka:  Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange. Jaffna Science Association, vol. 25.
• Balagobei, S. & Amal MadawaDharmabandu, U.G. (2018). Role of People’s bank on Development of Small and Medium size Enterprises in Matale District. 2nd National Research Symposium on Management, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.
• Thavarasasingam, H., Anandasayanan, S., & Balagobei, S. (2019). Cash Management and Corporate Profitability: A Study of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka. Jaffna Science Association (ISSN 1800-1289), 26(1).

Presentation

BOOKS AND ARTICLES

BOOKS

• mbg;gil tzpfg; Gs;sptpgutpay; (Basic Business Statistics)

Published by Chemamadu Poththakasaalai.

ISBN-978-955-685-181-6.

• epjp Kfhikj;Jtj;jpy; Ma;T Kiwapay; (Research Methodology in Financial Management)

Published by University of Jaffna.

ISBN- 978-624-6150-34-1

ARTICLES

• Globalization and Sustainable development, Management Focus, Vol XVI, Published by the Management Student Union, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, p1-22 (2014).
• The Strategic role of Project Management, Management Focus, Vol XI, Published by the Management Student Union, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna, p1-22 (2008).
• The Application of Balanced Scorecard in Business Organisation (2011), Management Focus, Vol XIV, Published by Management Students’ Union, University of Jaffna, Pages: 07-11.

 NEWSLETTER

Article on the topic of Money Laundering in the JSA Newsletter, Jaffna Science Association (JSA), Jaffna, Sri Lanka, April 2015 – Volume 22, Issue 02. It was released during the 22^nd Annual Session of JSA in 2015.

• Awarded best research paper titled “Corporate governance practices and capital structure decisions: the moderating effects of gender diversity” in 8th Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Research (SACFIRE), Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka in 2022.

• Awarded University Research Grant 2016  by University of Jaffna.

• Awarded University Research Grant 2018 by University of Jaffna.

• Awarded University Research Grant 2019 by University of Jaffna.

Memberships

• Life member, Jaffna Science Association, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka
• Member, Alumini Association of Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Member, Alumini Association of Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
• Member, Alumini Association of Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Jaffna.

Reviewer

• International Journal of Accounting and Business Finance (IJABF) published by the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce of the University of Jaffna.
• Indian Journal of Finance and Banking (ABDC ranked journal) from 2020 to 2022.
• International journal of Accounting and finance review (ABDC ranked journal) from 2020 to 2022.
• Journal of Accountancy and Finance (Emerald Publishing).
• 6th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2021) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• 5th Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches (SACFIRE – 2019) conducted by Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
• 5th International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2019) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• 26th Annual Session of Jaffna Science Association- 2019
• 24th Annual Session of Jaffna Science Association- 2017
• 3rd International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2016) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• 2nd International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM 2015) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• 1st Students’ Research Symposium (SRS 2015) conducted by Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Jaffna.
• Vavuniya University International Research Conference VUIRC 2021 conducted by University of Vavuniya.
• 5th symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE 2019), Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS PARTICIPATED:

• Contributed to the Qualitative data collection for the study on Ragging and Sexual & gender based violence (SGBV) conducted by UGC and UNICEF from December 2018 to January 2019.
• Participated in the workshop to plan for the Qualitative data collection for the study on Ragging and Sexual & Gender based Violence (SGBV) conducted by UGC and UNICEF in University of Jaffna, on 18th of December 2018.

• Participated in One-day programme on “Monetary policy and Financial system Stability” for University Lectures conducted by Central bank of Sri Lanka on 26^thJuly 2013.
• Attended the workshop on “Research Methodology and Computer Applications” organized by QIG/HETC- BBA project of the University of Jaffna on 30^thof October and 1^st of November, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr. Pavithra and Mr. Wannirajasingam)
• Attended the workshop on “Strategic Planning and Management”organized by Staff Development Centre (SDC) of the University of Jaffna 0n 24^thof November, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr.B.M.K. Perera)
• Attended the workshop on “ Revising courses in Career guidance and curriculum development” organized by UDG project though Soft skill project of the University of Jaffna 0n 13^thand 14^th of September, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr.B.M.K. Perera)
• Attended the workshop on “ curriculum development: Part II for external degree program” on 19^thof August, 2013 (Resource Person: Prof. Harischandra Abeygunawardena/ Chairman/ Standing committee on staff Development)
• Attended the workshop on “ curriculum Revision for University Academics and Stake holders” organized by HETC/QIG-BBA project on 09^thand 10^th of August, 2013
• Participated in the conference for University Lectures conducted by Central bank of Sri Lanka in John Exter International Conference Hall, Colombo from 29^thJune 2012 to 30^th June 2012.
• Participated in the workshop for “Sociological and Political Economic Analysis for Accounting and Management”, in Colombo from 5^thJuly 2012 to 6^th July 2012.
• Successfully completed the “Social Harmony and Conflict Resolution Training of Trainers Course” conducted by the Institute for the study of human rights at Columbia University in the City of New York from 15^thJune 2012 to 17^th June 2012.
• Participated in the seminar for “Training of Trainers: Peacemaking in the context of Post – war in Sri Lanka organized by the University of Kelaniya in the University of Jaffna from 12^thFebruary to 15^th February 2012.
• Participated in Workshop on Moodle Learning Management System conducted by BBM Online Degree Programme, University of Jaffna from 28th September 2011 and 03^rdOctober 2011
• Participated in the Workshop on “Econometric Modeling using Eviews Software” at University of Jaffna organized by Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Centre for Banking Studies From 25^thApril 2011 to 29^th April 2011.
• Participated in One-day programme on “Monetary policy and Financial system Stability” for University Lectures conducted by Central bank of Sri Lanka on 26^thJuly 2013.
• Attended the workshop on “Research Methodology and Computer Applications” organized by QIG/HETC- BBA project of the University of Jaffna on 30^thof October and 1^st of November, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr. Pavithra and Mr. Wannirajasingam)
• Attended the workshop on “Strategic Planning and Management”organized by Staff Development Centre (SDC) of the University of Jaffna 0n 24^thof November, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr.B.M.K. Perera)
• Attended the workshop on “ Revising courses in Career guidance and curriculum development” organized by UDG project though Soft skill project of the University of Jaffna 0n 13^thand 14^th of September, 2013 at University (resource person: Dr.B.M.K. Perera)
• Attended the workshop on “ curriculum development: Part II for external degree program” on 19^thof August, 2013 (Resource Person: Prof. Harischandra Abeygunawardena/ Chairman/ Standing committee on staff Development)
• Attended the workshop on “ curriculum Revision for University Academics and Stake holders” organized by HETC/QIG-BBA project on 09^thand 10^th of August, 2013
• Attended the workshop on “PLS-SEM with Smart PLS” organized by Staff Development Center in University of Jaffna on 26^thof October 2017.
• Attended the workshop on “Curriculum Revision” organized by BBM unit of Faculty of management Studies & Commerce at the Kanagarajankulam on 21^stand 22^nd of March 2017.

Contribution

Participated in the preparation of the National budget for ‘Citizens’ Engagement in the Budgetary Process