The Inaugural Ceremony for the 8th intake of the Master of Business Management in Marketing program was held on October 7th, 2023 at the Water's Edge Hotel. Head of the Department, Prof. Renuka Herath, addressed the gathering and stated that,  As a responsible national University in Sri Lanka, Department of Marketing Management - UoK has been at the forefront of numerous advancements in the country's higher education industry and has made significant contributions to its economic development. 

Professor Bandara Wanninayake, the Dean of FCMS and the esteemed guest of the occasion emphasised that the FCMS faculty is a highly influential institution in the field of business management education in Sri Lanka. He highlighted its robust research culture, competent faculty members, contemporary curricula, and an encouraging and nurturing environment that fosters personal and professional growth for its students.

Prof. Ravi Dissanayake, the MBM programme Coordinator, the Department of Marketing Management, stated that as distinguished academic entity within the university, has undertaken numerous endeavours to enhance the standard of marketing management education in Sri Lanka. Recognizing their obligation to support the business community in their professional advancement, they have achieved significant milestones. Notably, they have become the pioneering business management department in the country to attain the ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and the first SAP University Alliance partner in Sri Lanka.

Senior Prof. Kapila Senavirathne, Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and the event's Guest of Honor, praised the MBM in marketing program's delivery and said it gave its learning partners the chance to advance their careers to the utmost extent. Mr. Imal Fonseka, the founder of Food Revolution and Taurus Naturals, delivered the keynote address at the ceremony. In his speech, he underscored the importance of comprehending consumer behaviour as a basis for making informed decisions supported by data. Additionally, he highlighted the significance of networking as well as the practical application of theoretical knowledge in real-life scenarios. The Vote of thanks was delivered by Mr. Thilina Dk, Senior Lecturer and the Technical Coordinator of the Program.