Students Achievements Rates
IBAS publishes student achievement data for all its academic programs in line with CHEA transparency requirements. Where applicable, data is presented separately for ACBSP-accredited programs and for programs that are not currently accredited, to ensure clarity and comparability.
ACBSP student achievement rates has been gathered for the programme Master of Business Administration – General.
All IBAS programmes are currently undergoing harmonisation as part of a structured alignment process. The institution is currently pursuing ACBSP accreditation across its programmes.
Number of Graduates Pr. Year
Number of Graduates (ACBSP-Accredited Programs)
MBA & DBA graduates by year
| Program | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 61 | 22 | 31 | 49 | 3 |
| DBA | 1 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Number of Graduates (All Students)
Institution-wide graduates across all programs
| Measure | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Graduates | 319 | 498 | 792 | 925 | 1,275 |
Number of Graduates (ACBSP-Accredited Programs)
MBA & DBA graduates by year
Number of Graduates (All Students)
Institution-wide graduates across all programs
RETENTION RATES
Student Retention Rate (ACBSP-Accredited Programs)
MBA & DBA retention by year
| Program | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 100.0% | 83.7% | 70.3% | 100.0% | 97.3% |
| DBA | 50.0% | 100.0% | 82.5% | 85.9% | 94.4% |
Student Retention Rate (All Students)
Institution-wide retention across all programs
| Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 82.9% | 96.0% | 99.2% | 99.7% | 99.7% |
Student Retention Rate (ACBSP-Accredited Programs)
MBA & DBA retention by year
Student Retention Rate (All Students)
Institution-wide retention across all programs
Learning Outcomes
Selected learning outcome indicators based on student survey results
IBAS regularly evaluates student learning outcomes through structured surveys. The results below reflect student-reported development in key competencies aligned with the academic objectives of IBAS business programs.
Student Learning Outcome: Autonomy & Independent Thinking
This indicator reflects student-reported development in independent thinking and the ability to work autonomously. It is based on responses to the statement: “My ability to work independently has improved and I was encouraged to think independently.”
| Program | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 83.26% | 85.27% | 88.26% | 87.63% |
| DBA | – | 80.59% | 90.05% | 89.12% |
Student Learning Outcome: Responsibility for Continuous Learning
This indicator reflects student-reported development in taking responsibility for ongoing learning and professional growth. It is based on responses to the statement: “I have been encouraged to take responsibility for my own learning.”
| Program | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | 83.72% | 86.46% | 88.32% | 87.03% |
| DBA | – | 78.86% | 89.47% | 88.80% |
Student Learning Outcome: Autonomy & Independent Thinking
This indicator reflects student-reported development in independent thinking and the ability to work autonomously. It is based on responses to the statement: “My ability to work independently has improved and I was encouraged to think independently.”
Student Learning Outcome: Responsibility for Continuous Learning
This indicator reflects student-reported development in taking responsibility for ongoing learning and professional growth. It is based on responses to the statement: “I have been encouraged to take responsibility for my own learning.”
