AeU MBA Graduates excel at Convocation in Malaysia

Valedictorian Markandu Sivakumaran was amongst the first batch of Sri Lankan students who graduated with MBAs from the Asia e University (AeU), a dual-mode multinational university established under the Asia Corporation Dialogue.

Sivakumaran, who topped the batch, delivered the valedictory speech in front of the distinguished audience assembled for the Convocation.

More than 500 current and future leaders from around the world received their Phd, Masters and Bachelors level qualifications during the Asia e University  convocation held recently at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

Graduates from AeU’s School of Management (SOM), Education & Cognitive Science (SECS), Information & Communication Technology (SICT), Professional and Executive Education (SPEED) from Malaysia, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Bahrain celebrated their success with their teachers, family and friends.

During his valedictorian speech, Sivakumaran requested all graduates from different countries across Asia to uphold the strong bonds through the AeU alumni activities to create an academic and professional network that supports AeU as well as facilitate the sharing of experiences and expertise which can capitalise the opportunities across 60% of global population in ACD member countries.

Kapila Dodamgoda, Managing Director of the Asian College of Management, congratulating the students, said: “It was an excellent academic performance by our students. This degree is an important stepping stone in their career paths and they deserve this hard earned MBA.”

Established under Asia Corporation Dialogue which includes 31 Asian countries, the Asia e University offers a MBA programme that enhances management and critical decision making skills which managers need to function effectively in an organisation.

“This is a key in handling current volatile economic conditions that requires agility and strategic problem solving,” said  Dodamgoda. “The core subjects and specialisation areas offered at our programme will guide aspiring managers through rapid career growth.”

The MBA programme offered by the Asia e University is one of few fully accredited MBA part time programmes in the region and is fully accredited by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Ministry of Higher Education. The University is listed in the Association of Commonwealth Universities and recognised by the University Grants Commission of Sri Lanka.

Based around a flexible schedule and supportive learning environment, excellent panel of lecturers complimented with e-learning material and journals, the programme provides the ideal platform for busy professionals to acquire a quality international MBA at an affordable price.