Meet our Masters degree alumni and students
International MBA/Masters programs have been offered at MDi Business School since 2004 with hundreds of graduates to date. These are some of our MBA/Masters alumni that represent a cross-section of graduate profiles.
The APU Malaysia MBA program at MDi Business School has been a game-changer for my career. Every class offered actionable insights that I could immediately apply in my role, driving real impact in my organizational role.
Affan Sharif - Management Professional 
Enrolling in the MBA program with MDI was a transformative decision! It has not only sharpened my business acumen but also empowered me to grasp opportunities fearlessly. It's an adventure worth embarking on!
Amna Bibi - Management Professional 
The international MBA program at MDi has expanded my horizons and equipped me with the knowledge to better navigate today's dynamic business landscape
Zubair Sultan - Accounting and Finance Professional 
I am glad I made the decision to join MDi. The program content is challenging and contemporary, we have access to both online resources and classroom based instruction and the faculty at MDi are outstanding with the kind of industry exposure one expects in a quality MBA. The beautiful MDi campus and the support and facilitation provided by MDi has also contributed positively to the overall student experience“
Sqn. Leader Majid Asghar - Accounting and Finance Professional 
The MBA program offered by MDi was a choice that has not let me down till date both in terms of learning but also career advancement. The credentials gave me a competitive edge while appearing for several interviews in the humanitarian and development sector. Since then, I have been working for several INGOs including Norwegian Refugee Council, Action Against Hunger, CARE-US, International Organization for Migration (IOM), International Commission for Red Cross (ICRC) in Pakistan, Norway, Jordan, Iraq and Syria.
Abbas Tariq - Development Sector Professional 
In what seems like no time at all, two years ended and my MBA at MDi was complete. It was a great experience studying with MDi for the international MBA degree and I would encourage prospective students, specially those that wish to work and study at the same time, to visit MDi, see the facilities firsthand and enroll here.”
Fiza Akhtar - Management Professional 
The MBA program at MDi gave me a deeper knowledge of the global environment and an understanding of personal development that will stay with me throughout my life. The program’s flexible study format enabled me to add the MBA to my CV and will definitely help me with my career advancement in the future.”
Adeel Ulfat - Finance Professional now in UAE 
The MBA program offered by MDi was ideal for me as classes were held in the evening leaving sufficient free time on weekends. The biggest advantage of course was a globally recognized postgraduate qualification available right here in Pakistan. The program is intelligently designed as it does not rely on rote memorization. Instead, it enables students to develop concepts and promotes the critical analysis of situations through various assignments and essays
Jawwad Alam - Information Security Professional 
Anita Shah joined the undergraduate program at MDi after securing straight A’s in her A Levels. She continued as an outstanding student of the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) BBA program and thereafter the international MBA program at MDi. Anita is now a senior development sector manager working in one of the UN organizations.
Anita Shah - Senior Development Sector Professional 
This program was a great enhancement to and strengthening of my understanding of business in general. It has given me a brush-up of the latest advances in a range of commercial and managerial disciplines. It has also enabled me to take a new look at my organization, operation, finance, HR and customer approach. The program has broadened my ability to manage with concrete, more relevant and measurable benefits.
Mohamed El Serry - Senior Telecom Professional 
The MBA at MDi gave me a broad perspective on different aspects of business and management which have greatly improved my career prospects. The MBA has opened further doors to roles I would otherwise have been excluded from applying for. MDi is a truly excellent facilitator for the international MBA and I would gladly recommend this to anyone who desires to broaden his or her horizons.
Zeeshan Shahid - former Military Office and now Senior Management Professional 
The MBA program at MDi had timing and flexibility designed for working professionals. It was an exciting and challenging international program because you have to give time to study. The support given by the course leader and web discussions played a vital role in helping me to complete my assignments and preparing for exams.
Saad Zeb - IT/Technology Professional now in Australia 
The knowledge that I gained during my MBA program has enhanced my expertise in my current job role. I believe the MBA program at MDi has not only provided me with additional academic knowledge but also made me a better professional. The experience has provided me with valuable insights as well as skill sets and leadership expertise for my future endeavors..
Farhan Ur Rehman - HR Professional 
You get the best of both worlds. The MBA program art MDi has taken me to higher levels both on a professional and a personal level. I have benefited greatly from the program’s educational vision, practical orientation as well as the quality of faculty and students. The staff is highly cooperative and responsive to students’ needs.
Sarah Tauseef - Management Professional 
The MBA Program at MDi Pakistan inspired me to develop intellectual capacity necessary to address modern-day business challenges. The MBA degree encouraged me to expand my entrepreneurial abilities in a socially responsible manner. I encourage working professionals who wish to work and study at the same time to enroll here and experience the path-breaking methodology of the MBA program at MDi.
Mustafa Minhas - Education Professional and Entrepreneur 
I started my MBA with MDi as an important step in my career while I was at IBM. I found the international MBA ar MDi to be the best option, as it not only provided me with an opportunity to ‘learn’ something unique in a non-traditional way but also allowed me to manage my work and study schedules effectively. The environment, facilitators and especially the staff at MDi was always very cordial and extremely helpful.
Ahmad Timsal - Former IBM Executive and now a Professor 
My overall experience with MDi was quite interesting yet challenging. MDi and its team did a splendid job in helping me during the course of my degree be it an educational requirement or a management constraint.
I have since moved to Australia and the MBA has certainly given me the knowledge and confidence to compete in the diverse IT industry.”
Haris Riaz - IT Professional 
I can’t believe that I am sitting here in front of my laptop screen and thinking how to summarize my three years spent with MDi. It was an amazing experience of having had the opportunity of completing my Masters Program (Master of Project Management and Master of Business Administration) in parallel with my professional career. I am thankful to MDi for providing me the support and guidance during my three years tenure at MDi.
Waqar Ahmed - IT Professional Services Consultant 
This MBA journey was tougher (than my BBA at MDi. Nevertheless, it made me much more responsible and mature at handling things on my own. I can honestly say that the academics and course syllabus taught during my MBA was beyond anything that may be taught in the local university options. Students studying at MDi will cherish their hard-earned degree and experience forever and it’s a unique experience on its own.
Mehak Zia - Management Professional 
I worked for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Pakistan and was in charge of transport projects like road construction and other technical projects. I found the MBA at MDi quite useful as it thoroughly covered many aspects of business such as accounting, management, statistics, economics, marketing, etc. and this knowledge is so important for you to have if you want to survive in today’s business world. MDi was a great help as I don’t think I could have done this kind of a program by myself.
Nobuhiro Kawatani - Senior Development Sector Professional 
The entire team at MDi goes out of their way by providing the best instructors and facilities which are instrumental in the overall success of the program. I feel that the MBA has empowered me and enabled me to accept greater challenges which will go a long way in improving my skillset further. I strongly recommend this program for anyone who is looking to pursue a degree that offers contemporary strategic insight within this ever-changing global environment.
Umar Azad - Senior IT Professional and now also a Faculty Member at MDi 
Gaining an international standard of education with the flexibility to carry on working while completing my MBA at MDi Pakistan was one of the finest educational experiences. I would recommend MDi Pakistan and its programs to everyone. The faculty, team and management has been great!.
Usama Warraich - Banking Professional 
MDi has always assisted the students by providing them with the best teaching staff and classroom facilities. After completing my MBA program, I feel confident to take on new challenges in my professional career that can be conducive for my growth. As an alumni, I would strongly encourage working professionals to expand their portfolio by enrolling in an MBA program with MDi Pakistan.
Faizan Razzaq - IT and Telecom Professional 
Being an alumnus of the BBA program at MDi, choosing MBA from MDi was a very straight forward option for me.The program was highly flexible and it catered to my expectation in such a way that I was able to manage both my work routine and study schedule without any hassle. I would recommend this to all business professionals who are looking for a flexible and authentic international degree right here in Pakistan.
Zahid Younas - HR Professional in Telecom Industry 
After completing my Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, I got an opportunity to attend a course at Harvard University, USA. It enlightened me with the fact that refined management skills are required to survive in this competitive world. I then searched for various management degree options in Islamabad and found MDi to be the best. The foreign MBA degree paired up with a splendid learning atmosphere at MDi’s classes.
Sana Firaz - Management Professional 
I had previously completed an MBA in Marketing and Finance from a local university. This enabled me to appreciate that the standards offered by the international Masters at MDi were far superior to those I had previously seen. This program offered me an altogether new perspective when it comes to learning. The assignments and projects were challenging which allowed my learning horizons to expand even further..
Ali Gardezi - Aviation Industry Professional 
“I started my MBA alongside my full-time work requirements. The structure of the program is easy to understand. I have been traveling around the globe during my studies and I have found the program to be very manageable. It did require extra dedication and motivation from my end to manage work and studies simultaneously, but the nature of the program and support from MDi allowed me to manage it well.
Adeel Chaudhry - IT Professional 
After a thorough research on different business schools in and around Islamabad, I finally found MDi that was offering an international MBA degree in Pakistan. Right after taking my first semester at MDi, I started feeling the difference of studying an International MBA. The experience all these years has been exceptionally good. During my degree tenure, I got all the support I needed from local staff and faculty at MDi.
Imran Khalid - IT Professional 
While there are a large variety of MBA courses on offer in Islamabad, I needed something with both international recognition and flexibility. I found the perfect solution with Management Development Institute (MDi) in Islamabad. They offered an MBA degree with the option to attend evening classes, while the degree would be issued by an international university.
Piet Vochten - Senior Development Sector Professional 
I chose the international MBA at MDi because not only did it offer me a very flexible program which enabled me to continue work in my own profession but also helped me gain a masters degree from a very reputable university. My experience there was excellent. I learned a lot, made some great friends and came out with an international MBA in my hand. The MBA at MDi Pakistan is definitely one of the best options available in the country.”
Ursala Jogezai - Dental Surgeon now in the UK 
As a working professional, you don’t just need another qualification; you need that competitive advantage that can take you to a higher profile in your professional life. The international MBA at MDi Pakistan provided me that competitive advantage and that too with a flexibility that enabled me to manage my time and balance my commitments at work and study.
Irfan Arif - Senior IT Professional 
After qualifying for my MBA from MDi, I can now say that I found more reasons to reinforce my initial selection criteria. I found the course content to be up to date and the course materials and text books are one of the best that I have come across. The MBA has given me additional skill sets not only for my current roles but also equipped me for future challenges as well.”
Jawad Aslam - Senior Telecom Industry Professional 
It was an excellent experience to complete a quality MBA degree through MDi. I learnt about financial management tools and techniques in the latest disruptive digital environment. The first three semesters were quite challenging for me to continue academic study with 10 hours a day busy job plus family obligations but with effective time management and full support of MDi management and staff, the task was completed well.
Aamir Tanveer - Senior Management Ptrofessional in Oil and Gas industry 
I had selected this program after evaluating a number of available programs at the time. I found it to be a demanding program in terms of time and efforts required. However, the faculty, course materials, challenging assignments, online support from the university, examination procedures and above all, support from MDi was really a great combination. I must say that it proved to be a wonderful learning experience.
Jawwad Zaki - Senior IT/Telecom Professional now based in Singapore 
Salman was a Channel Account Manager at Nortel Networks with a Bachelor in Computer Science when he joined the international MBA at MDi. He has now more than 27 years of diverse and extensive experience in the telecoms and IT industry. His latest position is Head of Sales Asia Region for Global Messaging Services AG.
Salman Nayyar - Senior IT/Telecom Professional 
The MBA program at MDi is ideal for working professionals which means that it has both flexibility as well as world class education. During the course of my MBA, I had the opportunity to test the waters in a few organizations I worked with to help identify what direction I wanted to take for my career.
The two years I spent at MDi in completing my MBA, I learnt everything that an MBA can teach and met great people. This has helped me greatly to define a much clearer path I wish to take in life..
Khizer Khawaja - Management and Finance Prtofessional 
After completing my bachelor degree, I had always wanted to pursue the postgraduate studies that would enable me to stand out in the local and international market. As a full-time employed individual, however, it was only possible for me to study part-time. After starting the MBA program at MDi, I realized it was a really good decision as I found the program syllabus and structure to be of high quality.
Qasim Butt - Senior IT Professional 
Regarding the learning experience, I found the courses extremely valuable and challenging at the same time. Despite the challenges, the flexible MBA schedule, examination procedures and above all the support from MDi really made it a wonderful learning experience for me.
Mohsin Maqsood - Telecom Professional 
Overall I enjoyed the content from the international MBA immensely. It covers both theory as well as practical application and I was able to apply a large portion of it to my work. The program was also quite challenging with varying degrees of difficulties in courses.
Saqib Riaz - HR Professional 
The international MBA at MDi Pakistan is no doubt one of the best options available in the country and Islamabad in particular. It is a very serious program and recognized by HEC. The available online resources were a great complement to classes at MDi. Also, the very helpful team at MDi made my MBA studies a real pleasure.”
Tahir Chaudhry - Senior IT/Telecom Professional 
Exploring options available in Islamabad, the international Masters degree program at MDi came across as the most flexible option with the opportunity to pursue a foreign degree whilst remaining in Pakistan. The program was enriching and provided an opportunity to apply my work experience to the assignments with guidance from the professors at the university and the course facilitators here at MDi.
Naureen Bakhsh Chaudhry - Development Sector Professional 
I decided to pursue MBA from a foreign university and that’s when I got to know about MDi, an institution that offers an International MBA right here in Pakistan. I joined the MBA program with some initial apprehension only to find out that it was one of the best academic decisions of my life. MDi management, team members and faculty were extremely cordial and supportive and were helpful throughout my MBA.
Umer Qayyum - IT Professioanl now living in Australia 
I found my studies to be both rewarding and challenging. it was rewarding because I learnt so much about business and management that was relevant to my job and it was challenging because I had to manage my MBA studies and full-time work commitments at the same time.
Alamdar Murtaza - Education Professional and Entrepreneur 
The evening and weekend MBA classes at MDi allowed me to study without disrupting my work commitments. I’d like to thank MDi for it’s highly qualified teachers and for maintaining international standards. I would recommend both students as well as working professionals to benefit from MDi programs as they have very cooperative staff who understand the needs of students.
Mahnoor Kamran Malik - Finance Professional 
The combination of theory applied to real-life case studies helped greatly in thinking about various perspectives and building my analytical skills. The international MBA program at MDi is also different from what is taught in other institutes because it involves international business and the global market, explaining how international players affect not just foreign but also our domestic market.
Waleed Khan - Development Sector Professional 
With an international MBA degree from MDi, I look forward to taking a big step towards success, as it will not only increase my knowledge about business in today’s world, but will also open doors for me and make it possible to avail greater opportunities in my future career..
Sadia Manzoor - Management Professional 
I would like to thank MDi for its teachers, its highly cooperative staff and my colleagues without whom my academic achievements would not have been possible. I highly recommend this program to all those students and working professionals who wish to attain a valuable international degree without having to leave their home country or their professional commitments.
Shahzadi Shahwar - Development Sector Professional 
After comparing multiple options to study MBA, the international MBA degree program from MDI stands out from the rest. The MBA program provided me valuable knowledge in understanding businesses in global economy. In addition, discussions with subject facilitators and classmates from various industry domains added diversification in overall study experience. I would recommend this program to professionals who want to broaden and increase their knowledge with an internationally recognized degree..
Naveed Anwer - Senior IT Professional 
Overall it was a great experience studying at MDi and I would like to recommend the MBA program and degree to the prospective students and especially working professionals who wish to continue their study along with a challenging work schedule.
Jawad Yousuf - Senior Oil and Gas Industry Professional 
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