VMCS Advisory and SBM ITB Jakarta Strengthen Academic and Communication Industry Collaboration
The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation Agreement (PKS) between VMCS Advisory and School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung (SBM ITB).
Jakarta, October 6, 2025 — VMCS Advisory has established a strategic partnership with the School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung (SBM ITB), to strengthen the connection between academia and the communication industry. The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a cooperation agreement held at the SBM ITB Jakarta campus.
The agreement was signed by Mrs. Elvera N. Makki, Founder & CEO of VMCS Advisory, and Prof. Dr. Aurik Gustomo, S.T., M.T., Dean of SBM ITB. This initiative signifies the commitment of both institutions to deliver practical and industry-relevant learning experiences that meet the demands of the modern communication landscape.
For VMCS, this collaboration is part of the Campus Impact: Empowering Futures, Knowledge Beyond the Classroom program an initiative launched last year to bridge the gap between academia and professional practice. Through this program, VMCS has consistently partnered with various universities to expand its social impact through education and youth empowerment.
The partnership encompasses various forms of collaboration, including guest lectures and joint workshops with industry practitioners, employer branding programs and industrial visits, as well as the development of learning materials that integrate industry perspectives. Moreover, the collaboration opens opportunities for SBM ITB students to participate in internship and recruitment programs within VMCS Advisory, enabling them to gain hands-on experience in business consulting, strategic communications, and social initiatives.
“We believe that learning is not confined to the classroom. Through this collaboration, VMCS aims to create space for students to directly understand industry challenges and dynamics, while also nurturing their empathy and social leadership,” said Mrs. Elvera N. Makki, Founder & CEO of VMCS Advisory.
Prof. Dr. Aurik Gustomo, S.T., M.T. (Dean of SBM ITB) emphasized that the partnership with VMCS Advisory is a significant step in ensuring that education remains relevant to the evolving demands of the professional world. “The involvement of industry practitioners in academic activities is key to creating meaningful and contextual learning experiences. Together with VMCS, we aim to prepare students to apply business and strategic communication theories effectively in real-world professional settings,” stated Prof. Dr. Aurik Gustomo, S.T., M.T. (Dean of SBM ITB)
Through this initiative, VMCS Advisory reaffirms its commitment to continuously create community-based social impact while contributing to the development of a young generation that is adaptive, competitive, and ready to make a positive contribution to society and the industry.