942 graduate at IUM summer ceremony

The International University of Management (IUM) held its 18th graduation last week at the institution’s main campus in Windhoek. On the day, 942 diplomas and degrees in management, health and social sciences were conferred. Earlier this year during the winter graduation ceremony, the university conferred 1 434 qualifications. This brings IUM’s graduates to 2 376 this year.

Cumulatively, the number of graduates from the university since 1994 stands just below 30 000, its founder and chairman Professor David Namwandi said. He added that these figures are set to rise exponentially as they open up various campuses and continue to introduce new programmes.

“Given the demand for our programmes, we have reacted swiftly by upgrading our facilities, such as in Ongwediva,” he said.

He said the university’s council has approved the construction of a multi-purpose centre in Windhoek, an additional campus in Swakopmund and a new campus in Eenhana, as well as an additional high-tech campus in Walvis Bay.

Dr Shekutaamba Nambala, reverend chancellor of IUM, touched on the struggles the graduates went through during their studies. “At times, you were not sure if you will ever make it. It is also possible that some of you might have dropped some courses or even shifted programmes you could not master or understand their concepts,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the university’s student representative council (SRC) president Shikesho Natangwe commended IUM’s governing council on the amazing work they have been doing for the university, and for creating an amazing standard for the institution.

“Thank you for ensuring the quality education and service delivery at this prestigious university is not compromised, but rather maintained to its highest standard at all levels,” he said.

“From the certificate to the PhD - IUM is ranked among the best and most highly-ranked universities on the globe.”