Global MBA Testimonials
The process of creating value through work-integrated learning is extraordinary. It shifts the primary learning experience from the confines of academic institutions to the actual workplaces of our students. This transformation leads to an unparalleled sense of purpose, as it transitions skills training from theoretical teaching to the invaluable experience gained on the job.
Additionally, work-integration redirects the traditional focus of study from analysis to practical implementation. It is the act of implementation that has the power to bring about real change in the world. This new approach enables students to realize their potential in effecting positive changes within their work environments.
We invite you to explore the remarkable feedback from some of our students who have been willing to openly share their experiences of creating genuine value in their workplaces.
Michael Matengu, Environment Officer: Air Quality at Dundee Precious Metals Tsumeb, Tsumeb, Namibia
04.2025 |
| This assignment has allowed me to view our organization in a more positive light, particularly in terms of organizational development. It has provided valuable insights into how different leadership roles and approaches can play a significant role in the success or downfall of the organization. I have also learned the need and value of referencing. |
| Organisational Development |
Setson Negumbo, Manager: Finance and Procurement at Ondangwa Town Council, Ondangwa, Namibia
04.2025 |
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It was a fascinating yet challenging experience where I witnessed firsthand how cultural differences in communication and decision-making could influence the progress of a project. I developed a far greater understanding of the difficulties of intercultural communication during this unit's study, especially in professional settings like project management, decision-making, and negotiating. One of the most enlightening insights was that successful communication requires not just fluency in the language but also knowledge of the unwritten rules values, conventions, and expectations that differ throughout cultures. As a Namibian professional, I grew more conscious of my own cultural lens, which values transparency, community involvement, and cooperative procedures. I used to think that more restrained or hierarchical behaviour was distant or uninterested. I now have a better knowledgeable and nonjudgmental understanding of these behaviours thanks to this study. I've become more patient, understanding, and flexible in multicultural situations as a result of this. |
| Cross-Cultural Management |
Inga Mungandjera, Admitted Legal Practitioner at Namibian Qualifications Authority, Windhoek, Namibia
04.2025 |
| This study has provided valuable insights into how cultural awareness can enhance negotiation effectiveness and international business interactions. Personally, I have gained a greater understanding of how to adapt negotiation strategies based on cultural contexts, which will improve my professional performance at work. Additionally, these insights contribute to the broader organizational goal of strengthening international collaborations and ensuring compliance with global accreditation standards. By fostering cultural competence within the NQA, the organization can enhance its global partnerships and facilitate smoother regulatory engagements, ultimately supporting the recognition of Namibian qualifications on an international scale. |
| Cross-Cultural Management |
Johnson Gwaze, General Manager, Manufacturing at Innscor Africa Limited T/A Baker's Inn Bakeries, Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2025 |
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The results of writing this assignment can be an enabler to focus on what matters. Timely feedback and increased supply chain visibility helps us navigate the complex operating dynamics the business always find itself in. For effective management, I am going to focus on contribution-based activity to drive sustainable growth for our business. Think in profit per hour terms! This is the theme my business unit is going to run with in the next planning year. |
| Advanced Financial Planning |
Itayi Marufu, Concentrator Manager at Bindura Nickel Corporation, Bindura, Zimbabwe
04.2025 |
| The assignment provides a blueprint to integrate IT into our operations—e.g., the xxx simulator and WhatsApp chatbot align with my plant trial work. I can pitch these to leadership, showing how tech enhances xxx performance and client retention. This positions me as a forward-thinking manager, bridging lab innovation with business outcomes, potentially securing budget for trials or tech upgrades. |
| IT and Customer Relations |
Edwin Tsvere, Channels Director at Diaspora Insurance, Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2025 |
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The insights gained fr om this project have enriched my understanding of cross-cultural management and provided practical strategies for enhancing international business performance. By identifying the specific cultural attributes that influence negotiation styles in Zambia and Kenya, this study offers tailored recommendations that can lead to: • More effective communication and relationship-building with international partners. • Improved negotiation outcomes through adaptive strategies. • Enhanced personal and organisational competitiveness in a global marketplace. • A framework for integrating cross-cultural insights into future negotiations, particularly in emerging markets wh ere traditional practices and modern business requirements coexist. These outcomes create substantial value both at a personal level by enhancing my negotiation skills and at an organisational level by fostering more substantial, resilient international partnerships. The project also lays a foundation for future research and training initiatives, contributing to a broader understanding of how cross-cultural management can be practically applied in real-world business scenarios. |
| Cross-Cultural Management |
Givemore Mhene, Plant operations manager at Bakhresa Group, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
04.2025 |
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From undertaking this research, I have come to gain some lessons which I have started to apply to my work to bridge the gaps that come with working with teams that are geographically and culturally diverse. • I have started to build my cultural intelligence and sensitivity as a manager I have learnt to be culturally sensitive so that I can achieve project goals and avoid cultural misunderstandings. • I am making a conscious effort not to generalize, stereotype, or make assumptions about people that I have never met before and cultures that I don’t really understand. I have made it a point that I research about and cultural issues pertaining to a new business partner or I try to seek advice from someone who’s familiar with their customs. As humans, and we all have cultural biases; I have learnt not to let them get in the way I interact with people. |
| Cross-Cultural Management |
Tatenda Makuni, Executive Director at Introcane Enterprises, Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2025 |
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This assignment allowed me to see the negative and positive impact of digital technology on businesses. There is a clear message that came up in my research that it requires intentional planning to include this in our business. Businesses have been rendered obsolete due to oversight and lack of improvement in the area of digital technology. Digital technology is the future and there is need for our business to be agile in responding to these changes. The disruptive nature of digital technology cannot be underrated. Cases like Coca Cola, Amazon and Walmart give us a picture of how some organizations that are thriving are using digital technology from big data, data analytics, artificial intelligence etc. Their use of digital technology has improved their supply chain processes, deducing future customer trends and improving effectiveness and efficiency in general. We hear of technology replacing humans as if it’s a distant reality but after this assignment I have realized how close this is as it is already happening in most parts of the world. |
| Innovation and Digital Technology |
Johnson Gwaze, General Manager, Manufacturing at Innscor Africa Limited T/A Baker's Inn Bakeries, Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2025 |
| This assignment provided the much-needed structure to the way I can approach contributions to marketing and sales discussions within the business as well as in my personal entrepreneurial ventures. |
| Leading Marketing Innovations |
Inga Mungandjera, Admitted Legal Practitioner at Namibian Qualifications Authority, Windhoek, Namibia
03.2025 |
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This study highlights how digital transformation can revolutionize business models, particularly within regulatory and quality assurance institutions like the NQA. By adopting modern digital tools, the organization can improve operational efficiency, enhance data security, and provide a better user experience for clients. On a personal level, this research has deepened my understanding of strategic innovation within regulatory bodies. It has demonstrated the critical role of digital transformation in improving governance and operational efficiency. The findings emphasize the importance of not only adopting digital solutions but also ensuring that staff and stakeholders are adequately trained to maximize their benefits. |
| The Nature of International Business |
Edwin Tsvere, Channels Director at Diaspora Insurance, Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2025 |
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1. It is important to apply a conscious approach to critically analyse the present and future impacts of globalism and globalisation on the Diaspora Insurance business model using proven methodologies like PESTEL. 2. Strategies are like seasons, and it is imperative to regularly assess existing business challenges and propose practical recommendations for implementation. 3. Regular structured interactions with the business owners to fully appreciate what is working and what is not working. |
| The Nature of International Business |
Chris Lamprecht, Senior Business Analyst at ooba (PTY) Ltd., Cape Town, South African Republic
03.2025 |
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An employee who knows where they stand in a company will endeavour to perform to their peak, unless there are only punitive measure in place for missing set goals or for not achieving them to a set standard, falling short of the required minimum. If the outputs from a newly developed performance appraisal system can account for new and improved means to grow employee value and guide the employee on their chosen career path, the company has of an employee who will go the extra mile. This assignment has made the latter very clear and allowed me to explore the possibilities of engaging with the business to drive change to our current performance appraisal system. |
| Appraisal and Performance of Human Resources |
Nomathemba Ngwenya, Head of Treasury Sales and Business Development at First Capital Bank, Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2025 |
| The value created through this reflective exercise is multifaceted, impacting both my personal development and the broader organizational context at First Capital Bank. |
| Developing Management Skills |
Nomathemba Ngwenya, Head of Treasury Sales and Business Development at First Capital Bank, Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2025 |
| The value created from this experience has been profound and multifaceted. I have gained critical insights into the facilitation of effective learning processes, recognizing the significance of tailored training interventions, continuous feedback loops and the integration of established theoretical frameworks into practical applications |
| Learning and Employee Development |
Happiness Nesvinga, Chief operations Officer at Nesch Mintech Tanzania Limited, Mwanza, Tanzania
03.2025 |
| The process of enhancing my personal management skills has created significant value for both myself and Nesch Mintech Tanzania. For me, this journey has been transformative, providing me with a deeper understanding of effective leadership and management practices. By identifying and addressing my deficiencies, I have developed a more comprehensive and adaptive approach to managing changes. This has not only improved my confidence and competence as a leader but also equipped me with the tools to navigate complex situations and drive positive outcomes. |
| Developing Management Skills |
Johnson Gwaze, General Manager, Manufacturing at Innscor Africa Limited T/A Baker's Inn Bakeries, Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2025 |
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The module on information technology and customer relations highlighted potential fields of action in business model innovations. For me, it provided clear guidance on how I can adjust my management approaches to drive digital change at my workplace and in my personal entrepreneurial contexts. The key lesson has been that technology enhances human capability, and we can leverage technology for business model innovation while ensuring human relevance in the other not so obvious decision-making processes around business model innovations. |
| IT and Customer Relations |
Johnson Gwaze, General Manager, Manufacturing at Innscor Africa Limited T/A Baker's Inn Bakeries, Harare, Zimbabwe
03.2025 |
| The module has profoundly enhanced my understanding of how technology can revolutionise business models. It highlighted the critical role of digital transformation in fostering innovation and creating competitive advantages. The real lesson for me has been that for digital investments to transform enterprises like ours, people must lead, and technology will support if deployed effectively. We must master the duality of the challenge of managing today’s business, at the same time looking at possibilities to shape the future. |
| Innovation and Digital Technology |
Andrii Prusov, Chief Business Officer, Global Banking Expert, Digital Transformation Leader at Citi Group Inc, London, United Kingdom
02.2025 |
| This assignment demonstrated the importance of leadership in steering businesses and driving forward change. Effective leadership combines clear guidance and teamwork, ensuring that plans align with the organization's goals while promoting creativity and involvement. Aligning leadership styles with the company's culture, emphasizing ethical standards, and remaining flexible helps leaders in overcoming problems, enhancing cooperation, and adapting to changing situations. |
| Organisational Development |
Simbarashe Makamure, Business Unit Controller at Nestle East & Southern Africa Regional office, Johannesburg, South African Republic
02.2025 |
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Very Interesting week, Eye opening insights on the current and evolving trends in the HR space and practical solutions on how we can, with small, consistent tweaks, transform not only ourselves, but our organizations to grow and sustain a high performance culture. Highly recommended for anyone looking to lead themselves and more importantly to lead others. Every line manager ought to understand and ingrain these people management skills. |
| Human Resources Residential |
Nomathemba Ngwenya, Head of Treasury Sales and Business Development at First Capital Bank, Harare, Zimbabwe
02.2025 |
| When the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle finally fit together, igniting those light bulb moments and providing those thirst quencher insights. couple of takeaway points...."Sell your 'Why' to your team of Human Capital and build a fomidable force to recon with" .Truly an amazing week of dynamic learning i had with the IBR Institute of International Business Relations. And thanks to Prof Dr Jannie Leroux for leading the week. |
| Human Resources Residential |