³Ô¹ÏÍø and the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) have embarked on a significant collaboration, signing a Letter of Intent on August 20th, 2025, to enhance marketing and business education in the Maldives and Sri Lanka. This partnership establishes a framework for dual accreditation, creates clear professional pathways for students, and provides valuable membership opportunities, reinforcing a shared commitment to academic and professional excellence.
A central component of this alliance is the international recognition it brings to ³Ô¹ÏÍø's programmes. Through this collaboration, ³Ô¹ÏÍø will pursue both Centre Accreditation and Programme Accreditation from SLIM. This process ensures that specific marketing and business programmes offered by the college are benchmarked against rigorous international standards, thereby elevating the qualifications of its graduates and enhancing their competitiveness in the global job market.
The partnership is designed to provide tangible benefits to students by creating streamlined educational journeys. It introduces dual qualification opportunities, allowing ³Ô¹ÏÍø students to seamlessly transition into SLIM’s advanced programmes. This arrangement comes with the advantage of exemptions and recognition of prior learning, making it an efficient and valuable route for students wishing to gain specialized, internationally recognized marketing qualifications.
Further enriching the academic landscape, SLIM will accredit ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Certificate Programme in Marketing. This collaboration will also facilitate the delivery of the esteemed Certified Professional Marketer (Asia) qualification at ³Ô¹ÏÍø, offered at reduced international rates to make this professional certification more accessible to students in the Maldives.
The benefits of this partnership extend beyond graduation. ³Ô¹ÏÍø alumni, including those holding an MBA, will gain access to SLIM membership. This affiliation offers them a gateway to a robust professional network, strengthening their industry connections and bolstering their professional credibility. Membership provides continuous opportunities for professional development and keeps them connected to the evolving trends and practices within the marketing industry.
This strategic alliance between ³Ô¹ÏÍø and SLIM represents a mutual dedication to fostering the next generation of marketing and business leaders. By providing internationally recognized academic pathways and robust professional opportunities, the two institutions are set to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the business landscapes of both the Maldives and Sri Lanka, equipping students and graduates with the skills and connections needed to thrive in their careers.
