The inauguration ceremony of the Higher Diploma in Marketing Management (2021/22) offered by the Department of Marketing Management (DMM) was successfully held on the 09th of January 2022 via the zoom platform. The DMM has been offering this Diploma programme since 2009 and continued successively by making the candidates industry-ready and covering sound theoretical and practical knowledge. DMM is well known for the quality and rigor of its programmes which are proven through ISO 9001: 2015 quality certification. It also adds quality by being one of the prominent departments in the University of Kelaniya and the only SAP university alliance in Sri Lanka, providing the best knowledge and opportunities to the students. 

The inaugural ceremony was enlightened by many honorable guests and dignitaries including the Head of the Department - Prof. Ravi Dissanayaka, Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies - Dr. P. N. D. Fernando, Chief Marketing Officer of Hutchison Telecommunication Lanka (PVT) Ltd - Mr. Mohamed Hamdhy Hassen as the keynote speaker, other honorable guests, and the Lecturer panel. The welcome speech was delivered by Prof. Ravi Dissanayaka – Head, DMM, followed by the speech of Dr. P. N. D. Fernado – Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies. The keynote speaker - Mr. Mohamed Hamdhy Hassesn delivered his speech by highlighting the dynamic nature of marketing in the digital era and how important to grab them to stay competitive in the markets.

Finally, the Coordinator of the Diploma programme, Senior Lecturer Mr. Nisal Gunawardane in his vote of thanks thanked all honorable guests, participants, the organizing committee, and all who worked hard to make this event a success.