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BUSINESS EDUCATION
IMM Graduate School joins the prestigious NIBS global network
By our African Marketing Confederation News Team | 2025
Membership of the Network of International Business Schools opens new opportunities, including access to international research collaborations.
The IMM Graduate School has announced its acceptance as a member of the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS), a global alliance dedicated to fostering cross-border collaboration in business education.
With over 75 years of expertise, the IMM Graduate School is a well-established private education provider in Africa, specialising in marketing, supply chain management, and business disciplines.
The unanimous approval of its membership by the NIBS Board marks an important milestone in its internationalisation strategy, the institute says in a press release.
Recommended by fellow member schools UC Leuven-Limburg (Belgium) and IBA Kolding (Denmark), the graduate school joins a distinguished group of institutions committed to advancing global business education.
Photo: Dr Elaine van Wyk of the IMM Graduate School
NIBS membership opens new opportunities
Membership of NIBS opens new opportunities for IMM Graduate School students, staff and partners – including access to international research collaborations, student competitions and the possibility of NIBS accreditation for its programmes.
It also strengthens the school’s ability to engage with a worldwide academic network and provide its students with globally relevant learning experiences.
“Joining NIBS is a significant step for the IMM Graduate School,” says Dr Elaine van Wyk, Group Chief Marketing and Sales Officer. “It allows us to build international partnerships that will benefit our students, expand our research footprint, and ensure our programmes remain aligned with global standards in business education.”
The announcement comes at a pivotal time as the graduate school continues to position itself as a leading provider of marketing, supply chain and business education.
“With NIBS membership, the institution is poised to accelerate its global engagement while creating opportunities that prepare graduates to thrive in an interconnected world,” the press release states.
The Network of International Business Schools (NIBS) is a global alliance of business schools that share a commitment to international cooperation in business education. Through academic partnerships, student exchanges, competitions and accreditation, NIBS fosters cross-cultural learning and collaboration among its members worldwide.
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