Testimonials
Value creation through work-integrated learning is phenomenal. It transfers the main learning experience from the ivory tower to our students' workplace. This creates unprecedented meaning. It releases skills training from being taught theoretically to the most valuable experience that happens on-the-job.
Also, work-integration shifts the traditional study focus from analysis to implementation. It is implementation that changes the world. This new dispensation allows students to experience that they are able to change their worlds at work.
Enjoy screening incredible feedback about real value creation that some students agreed to share publicly.
Chido Boka, Managing Director at Boka Floors Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2023 |
| Before studying this course, I actually believed that we had a robust performance management system at Boka Tobacco Floors. However, this course has opened my eyes to all the shortcomings of our current methods and practical ways in which we can improve. |
| Appraisal and Performance of Human Resources |
Liina Kalili, Section Head Property Finance & Administration at City of Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia
02.2023 |
| This course is my best so far. I discovered the crucial concept of supportive communication that preserves or enhance positive relationships. To be honest, I did not know about it in my personal dealings, in my relation with family and friends, as well as in my career when dealing with colleagues and customers. |
| Learning and Employee Development |
Ruvimbo Mabaudi, Chief Financial Officer at Nurture Capital Agri Holdings Limited, Harare, Zimbabwe
12.2022 |
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The invoice analysis process highlighted that traditional financial reporting of just an income statement, balance sheet and cash-flow statements are inadequate for management to be fully equipped to make informed decisions. Management accounting provides the added “blind-spot” financial visuals of how the company is really doing before numbers reach the back-office. Understanding what the Average Rate Index unlocks for analysis, and focusing on profits as opposed to revenue, has been a game changer for me personally. I have also appreciated the change of “budgeting” from the bottom being Net Profit going up to Gross Profit as a new way of doing things and placing value on required profits for the next season. In conclusion, as a financial executive whose is forever a student of the craft, I try not to take any form of education for granted and I am grateful for the different Management Accounting methodology taught in this series. |
| Advanced Financial Planning |
Ruvimbo Mabaudi, Chief Financial Officer at Nurture Capital Agri Holdings Limited, Harare, Zimbabwe
12.2022 |
| The Analysis process works as an eye opener to that which is hidden from normal financial analysis. The numbers indeed tell a more in-depth story and I found that managers can choose to be better informed with honest feedback coming out of such numerical analysis. Contributions Based Activity is not marred with jargon and fancy standards which govern financial statements, and it is therefore not ambiguous. |
| Financial Planning |
Misha Steen, Senior Draftsman at Lawrence Lock & Marnus Mans, Windhoek, Namibia
12.2022 |
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I have come to realize that there is a lot of current principles and misconceptions that are being implemented that are harmful for myself, and the people around me. I am astonish how easy it is, without even noticing, to be ineffective as manager. The margin of improvement in the future are vast. On the one hand I am excited to see the end results of a project if I truly adhere and implement these principles, however on the other hand, I know that it will not be easy to demolish old habits. This will truly be a time consuming challenge, but I am sure that when the outcome finally arrive it would have been worth it. |
| Principles of Effective Management |
Ruvimbo Mabaudi, Chief Financial Officer at Nurture Capital Agri Holdings Limited, Harare, Zimbabwe
11.2022 |
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This company and industry are completely new to me, and this assignment has fast tracked my learning of both, with pleasure. Being an avid supporter of Africans coming up with solutions to African problems, it is my hope that my company's solutions do make an impact both internationally and domestically, because the need is surely present in our communities, and nature has already provided relief. |
| Strategic Marketing |
Liina Kalili, Section Head Property Finance & Administration at City of Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia
11.2022 |
| I have learned that having an amazing product is pointless if it does not solve the customers’ problem better than the market does. No matter how brilliant the idea is, if it does not impact the life of the customer positively, it is not worth pursuing. |
| Strategic Marketing |
Misha Steen, Senior Draftsman at Lawrence Lock & Marnus Mans, Windhoek, Namibia
10.2022 |
| This proposal has created sufficient value to the company as to which the company can physically present this proposal to the potential investor in the future if additional investment is required. |
| International Business Law |
Guilherme Mambo, Country Manager at SGS, Maputo, Mozambique
10.2022 |
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I was so grateful to find such a quality experience for my master degrees journey at IBR. The Global MBA aligned perfectly with my career goals and the cost was less prohibitive than other options I considered. The learning model allowed for less interruption to my work life than I initially feared. The rigor of the programme was challenging but achievable and gave me confidence that the expense was an investment in my own personal and professional growth. I also appreciated the significant learning resources that were offered; more than I could have ever imagined! Possibly the best attribute of the IBR was the quality of the professors. I consistently felt supported, valued, and respected as a busy adult learner and was able to succeed in completion of my MBA degree, opening doors to wonderful advancement in my career. |
| Master Thesis |
Simbarashe Makamure, Business Unit Controller at Nestle East & Southern Africa Regional office, Johannesburg, South African Republic
10.2022 |
| Eye opening, challenges status quo and perceived previously unchallenged truths, highly recommended |
| Strategy Intensive |
Lincoln Taruvinga, Director at Linfix Investments (Pvt) Ltd T/A Quickfix Hardware, Harare, Zimbabwe
09.2022 |
| It was truly an amazing experience learning the entrepreneurship culture in Israel. Knowing that all Israelis are there to share their knowledge and experience and just how they think differently was an eye opener. |
| Marketing Intensive |
Innocent Sauti , Head of Programme at United Nations World Food Programme, Yangon, Myanmar
09.2022 |
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A great learning experience. Thanks to Prof. Danny Abramovich for demystifying the subject of Marketing. When concepts are explained by the exceptionally talented, life becomes much easier. I am truly inspired. For me, the most important part of the learning journey with IBR is that I can apply what I have learned at work and in my personal life as soon as I have completed each course. The visits to CityZone, Wework and Mazeh9 were particularly insightful. Many thanks to Prof. Andreas Kelling for the excellent choice of these places. Success in business starts with IBR! |
| Marketing Intensive |
Paulus Nakawa, Director Strategy and Business Development at Nafasi Water Technologies, Windhoek, Namibia
09.2022 |
| We had the most exciting time in the Holy Land! Our session with professors as well talks with various entrepreneurs and influential people in both Haifa and Tel Aviv were inspiring. We got some tips that we can always apply in our environments. A distance of millions of kilometers start with one step. We have started moving! |
| Marketing Intensive |
Dr Priscilla Madzinga-Kusena, Communication for Development Specialist at UNICEF, Abuja, Nigeria
09.2022 |
| Danny revolutionalised my thinking and knowledge on business development and management...very insightful, practical and mind boggling mentorship session. I did enjoy myself for sure....His knowledge on marketing- amazing. I feel privileged to have had an opportunity to be within his sphere for 1 week!! Great work IBR!! |
| Marketing Intensive |
Paulus Nakawa, Director Strategy and Business Development at Nafasi Water Technologies, Windhoek, Namibia
08.2022 |
| It was realistic. We dealt with real life experiences. For me as someone who never had Accounting in school or university, it was an incredible adventure. |
| Finance Intensive |
Liina Kalili, Section Head Property Finance & Administration at City of Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia
08.2022 |
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It is only getting better in this course, this assignment opened my eyes and made me understand the real meaning of doing business which is the main core of survival in business. I am so glad that I discovered this MBA because of culture of putting theory into practise but not only to memorize theories in textbooks. About the residential it was the most fulfilling and humbling experience learning from the diverse group. It was the joyful moment to meet my classmates in person for the first time, the ability to interact with them face to face and listening to their unique experience. The knowledge impacted on us by Professor Kelling was powerful, the history of strategic planning and how things evolved for our current and future planning. I am looking forward to all my future encounters, and I am positive that the knowledge that I obtain will help me to make a difference. |
| Mastering Complexity Through Navigation |
Ruvimbo Mabaudi, Chief Financial Officer at Nurture Capital Agri Holdings Limited, Harare, Zimbabwe
08.2022 |
| I wish this method of teaching strategy would be shared in schools because we need to begin healing the nation from elementary levels, and so come up with our own solutions to our problems. I am very thankful for this exposure; it really makes me believe that my return on investment in this MBA is very high. |
| Mastering Complexity Through Navigation |
Innocent Sauti , Head of Programme at United Nations World Food Programme, Yangon, Myanmar
07.2022 |
| May I take this opportunity to share my appreciation for the great work done by Prof. Janos Illesy in making me feel comfortable with Financial Statements and Financial Planning. I dreaded the course. I am now motivated to check on company performance |
| Finance Intensive |
Innocent Sauti , Head of Programme at United Nations World Food Programme, Yangon, Myanmar
07.2022 |
| Working through this assignment I have managed to review my performance as honestly as I possibly could. I have learned many new ideas beyond the ones I have chosen for this assignment. I have developed confidence on some issues that I developed through self-discovery and experience which are also acknowledged by Malik. The knowledge acquired has definitely added more personal value and also to the work that I do for the World Food Programme. |
| Principles of Effective Management |
Lincoln Taruvinga, Director at Linfix Investments (Pvt) Ltd T/A Quickfix Hardware, Harare, Zimbabwe
06.2022 |
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This has been an eye opener to have an eye out and to reflect on how other individuals carry themselves. Personally, this is something I never really investigated as I believed that business transactions are handled similarly or are universal throughout. As an organisation it gives us the ability to now review and look at all communication across the business sector differently and to take our time in thorough research before engaging in future international business endeavours. |
| Cross-Cultural Management |