IBSS Alumni
50,000+ Graduates. 95+ Nationalities. One International Community.
Since 2004, IBSS graduates have taken their education into businesses, organisations, entrepreneurial ventures and communities around the world. Their journeys are an important part of the IBSS story.
Featured Alumni Story
Learning Beyond Experience.
Mahmoud Sultan completed his DBA in International Business and Entrepreneurship after entering the programme with substantial experience in startups and the business world.
His studies challenged the assumption that professional experience meant there was little left to learn. Through the curriculum, academic guidance and interaction with experienced faculty, Mahmoud describes gaining significant new knowledge and perspectives.
His journey culminated in graduation in Malaysia, where he reflected on the role both IBSS and Bloom Business School in Egypt played in creating the opportunity to complete his doctoral studies.
Alumni Journeys
Different Programmes. Different Journeys.
From undergraduate study to doctoral education, IBSS graduates describe how their programmes challenged them, supported their development and helped them move forward personally and professionally.
Bachelor of Business Administration
Balancing Work, Study and Ambition.
Sonia Pravena A/P Rajan completed her BBA while managing the demands of studying and working at the same time.
She describes the experience as a roller coaster, with periods of challenge as she balanced academic responsibilities with her professional life. Support from the people around her helped her navigate that journey and continue towards graduation.
Reaching the end of the programme brought a strong sense of happiness and emotion — the culmination of the effort required to keep moving forward while balancing both commitments.
Master of Business Administration
Making Time for Deeper Learning.
Nguyen Phan Anh valued the breadth and depth of the MBA curriculum and the opportunity to engage seriously with the material.
In an environment increasingly shaped by fast-moving information and AI, the programme gave him the opportunity to sit down, review course materials and develop a more thorough understanding of the subjects being studied.
He also highlights the value of exchanging perspectives with professors and classmates from different age groups, creating a wider range of feedback, knowledge and viewpoints throughout the programme.
Doctor of Business Administration
A Challenging and Rewarding Doctoral Journey.
Arun Kumar Gopakumar describes his DBA experience as both challenging and rewarding.
The programme contributed to his professional development and influenced the way he viewed the world around him. He also credits the mentors and guides who supported him throughout his studies.
His journey culminated in graduation in Kuala Lumpur. For Arun, the ceremony created a very different experience from his previous MBA graduation in the United Kingdom and also marked his first visit to Malaysia.
Graduation Through the Years
Different Years. Different Countries. One Shared Milestone.
Graduation brings together students, families, academic communities and educational partners to recognise years of commitment and achievement.
Across the IBSS archive, these ceremonies also tell a wider story — one shaped by generations of graduates and an international education community.
Alumni Story · Thailand
An MBA That Could Fit Around Work.
Nicheree Fiddes completed her Master of Business Administration with IBSS while continuing to work.
She describes feeling proud and happy that she was able to study online, continue with her professional responsibilities and ultimately reach graduation.
Her experience reflects the importance of flexible education for professionals whose work, location or personal commitments can make conventional attendance difficult.
Alumni Voices
“Education has no barriers.”
For Dr. Narish, completing his education represented the achievement of a lifelong objective.
His message is one of continued possibility: there is no limit to knowledge, and educational ambitions can remain within reach throughout life.
His story reflects a belief that education is not defined by age, timing or circumstance, but by the willingness to continue learning and pursuing meaningful goals.
An International Alumni Community
Across Countries, Industries and Generations.
The IBSS alumni community reflects more than individual academic journeys. It is an international network of graduates connected through education, professional development and shared experience.
IBSS × International Business Academy Turkey
Learning Without Leaving Life Behind.
Abeer Bishami is currently pursuing her Doctor of Business Administration with IBSS through its educational partnership with International Business Academy Turkey.
For Abeer, distance education provides the opportunity to study from home while continuing with the responsibilities and circumstances of everyday life.
She describes the academic journey as one that continues to challenge her, expand her capabilities and create opportunities for new experiences, lessons and friendships.
Honorary Recognition
Recognising Contribution Beyond the Classroom.
Achievement carries meaning when it can also serve others.
Dr. Angela Effion reflects on a life shaped by family, cross-cultural experience, mentorship and the responsibility of supporting younger generations.
As a mother of four, she draws on different cultural approaches to family life and has become a source of guidance for young people and families across different countries.
Her honorary recognition reflects contribution that extends beyond formal education and into the wider community.