Target Audience

Level four (04) students of the DBM who have completed their dissertations (MGT 4ϯ19 Research Project).

The Protocol of WAYA3MD

Why participate?

Improved Communication Skills: Delivering an impactful message within a limited time frame you will experience, how to express complex ideas clearly and effectively, which is a valuable skill in both academic and professional settings.

Boosted Confidence: Presenting in front of an audience and managing the pressure of a time limit helps you to build confidence in public speaking, a skill that will serve you throughout your career.

Recognition and Networking: Participating in this competition can provide recognition from peers, faculty, and professionals, potentially opening up networking opportunities and career advantages.

Academic and Professional Growth: This competition simulates real-world scenarios where professionals need to pitch ideas to clients, investors, or supervisors, helping you prepare for future challenges.

Adds to Resumé: Participation and success in this competition can be a valuable addition to your portfolio or resumé, demonstrating presentation skills, academic expertise, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Who can apply?

Level four undergraduates (194 Batch) of the Department of Business Management who have completed their final research.

Initial Submission

The interested students shall apply for the competition with the recommendation of their research supervisor. One supervisor can recommend up to four (04) applications.

Entry deadline for WAYA3MD – 20th October 2024

Note: If a supervisor receives more than four (04) applications, he/she will alternatively recommend the first four (04) applications or arrange a preliminary presentation round to shortlist the applications.

Guidelines

A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted (no slide transitions, animations or ‘movement’ of any description, the slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration). 

No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted. 

Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified. 

Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through movement or speech.  

The decision of the evaluating panel is final. 

Screening

There will be three (03) rounds of screening, of which the particulars are given below.

Initial Screening: The initial round of the competition will be conducted before the conference, and the top fifteen (15) presentations will be selected for the second round.

Second Round: The second round of the competition also will be conducted before the conference, and the top five (05) presentations will be selected for the final battle.

Final Battle: The final round will be held as an event of the main conference. Two (02), awardees will be selected by the selection panel as: “The Champion” and the “Runner-up” respectively based on the evaluation criteria set by the WAYACiM Ex-co. The decision of the selection panel about the awardees will be the final decision.

For more information

Mr. Akila Jayasanka – Co-Coordinator, WAYA3MD – 0770161692 – akila@wyb.ac.lk

Ms. Bimba Dissanayake – Co-Coordinator, WAYA3MD – 0773372740 – bimba@wyb.ac.lk

Experience The Experts

The 3-Minute Dissertation Presentation Competition will be a unique opportunity for students to refine their presentation skills, boost their confidence, and gain recognition for their academic efforts. This competition will not only enhance their ability to communicate complex ideas clearly but will also add significant value to their academic profiles.