Student Circle for Economics and Decision Sciences

Student Circle of Economics & Decision Sciences (SCEDS)

The Student Circle of Economics and Decision Sciences (SCEDS) serves as a vital platform for nurturing academic excellence, critical thinking, and practical exposure at NSBM Green University. By engaging students beyond theoretical learning, SCEDS prepares undergraduates for an era of rapid economic change and complex decision-making. The circle focuses on enhancing research capabilities, analytical thinking, and awareness of real-world economic issues. Through its diverse initiatives, SCEDS strengthens the academic and professional presence of students within the Faculty of Business.

Vision and Mission

Vision

To be a premier student-led hub that empowers future leaders with analytical rigor and economic insight to navigate global challenges.

Mission

To promote student-led research and heighten economic awareness through continuous digital engagement. To provide structured platforms for students to explore, analyze, and present current economic and decision-science topics. To bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application through competitive and commemorative initiatives. To foster a collaborative environment that encourages teamwork, academic writing, and critical thinking skills.

Objectives / Key Focus Areas

Academic Support: Providing revision sessions for Macro and Microeconomics through initiatives like RECAPSY to improve exam readiness.
Research & Publication: Encouraging student-led research and publishing bi-monthly analytical articles on digital platforms.
Analytical & Technical Skills: Developing problem-solving and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI) through multi-stage competitions.
Industry & Real-World Awareness: Testing students’ knowledge of current affairs, finance, and the Sri Lankan economy.
Leadership & Teamwork: Building collaborative skills through group-based quiz competitions and large-scale event management.
Impact Assessment: Conducting commemorative studies to evaluate the university’s contribution to regional and national development.

Major Projects and Initiatives

UPSURGE

Brief description: A competition held on social media platforms inviting undergraduates to submit analysis of the current economic situation.
Target audience: Undergraduate students.
Skills or value created: Research capabilities, economic awareness, and publication exposure on digital platforms.
Schedule: Recurring in February, May, and August.

BRAINYNOMICS

Brief description: A three-stage quiz competition involving MCQs, scenario-based reasoning, and data interpretation challenges.
Target audience: Business faculty students.
Skills or value created: Economic knowledge, quick thinking, and logical reasoning.

ECONOMICA

Brief description: A premier multi-stage competition evaluating economic knowledge, analytical ability, and research competence.
Target audience: Undergraduate teams.
Skills or value created: Data visualization (Power BI), real-world problem-solving, and competitive application of theory.

ECONOSCOPE

Brief description: A 10th-anniversary impact study analyzing the university’s economic and social influence on the Homagama region.
Target audience: University administration and the wider educational community.
Skills or value created: Analytical reporting, data collection, and evaluative research skills.

ECONOBEATS

Brief description: An engaging entertainment event that creatively combines music and rhythm with the spirit of the economics circle.
Target audience: All undergraduate students.
Skills or values created: Student engagement, social interaction, and campus visibility.