Events

MSM Graduation Ceremony 2024

12-09-2024

On Thursday 12 September 2024, MSM organises its Annual Graduation Ceremony. During the Ceremony the Master in Management and Master of Business Administration graduates will receive their well-deserved degrees.

The Ceremony will start at 14.00 hrs CEST and will end at 17.00 hrs CEST, followed by a reception until 19.30 hrs CEST.

The awarding of the degrees and awards is the most important part of the Ceremony - the long-expected moment for our students. To celebrate this memorable moment, the Ceremony will be enriched with a keynote address, graduate valedictory speeches and a musical intermezzo. 

Programme

14.00 hrs. Welcome 
Mr. Meinhard Gans, Director MSM                                                         
14.15 hrs. Speech
Prof.dr. Mariëlle Heijltjes, Dean Maastricht University School of Business and Economics
14.30 hrs. Keynote address
Mrs. Eleen Ooi Yi Ling, Sustainability Lead FrieslandCampina Malaysia
MSM MBA alumna
14.45 hrs. Awarding of the degrees
16.00 hrs Musical intermezzo
MSM Quartet
16.15 hrs. Student awards
16.25 hrs. Valedictory speeches graduates
16.45 hrs. Closing remarks
Dr. Stuart Dixon, Director of Academics MSM
17.00 hrs - 19.30 hrs Reception

Key-note speaker

Eleen Ooi Yi Ling is the Sustainability Lead for Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad, a Malaysian public-listed entity and a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina, one of the world's largest dairy companies. In her role, she oversees and integrates corporate sustainability strategy and governance across the business.

With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, sustainability leadership, academia, and multinational corporations, Eleen has cultivated a unique blend of networks, capabilities, and knowledge in sustainability, business management, and ASEAN affairs. Her professional journey includes impactful roles at the CIMB ASEAN Research Institute (CARI), ASEAN Business Advisory Council, and the Malaysian Stock Exchange (Bursa Malaysia), where her work contributed to policy changes and accelerated sustainability efforts in the ASEAN region and Malaysia. She has published over 15 reports and papers that influence regional policy.

Eleen is also an adjunct professor and a third-generation entrepreneur. She was honored with the Best Presenter award by the Design Thinking Association Malaysia showcasing innovative problem-solving and strategic thinking.

Registration

The MSM Graduation Ceremony is on invitation only. The registration link will be shared via the invitation.