The MDM program is one of the most valuable investments in my life. It strengthened and sharpened my understanding and practice of development management within Asia context.  The experienced professors and the case method enhanced my theoretical and practical skills while the well-selected mix..... [ Read More ]

I really enjoyed the time when I was in AIM, especially with all my classmates from 9 different nationalities.  I found where I belonged and also found myself there.  I always thank God for giving me the chance to study at AIM and for being able to build relationships with other people fro..... [ Read More ]

It was a very hard life when I took the MDM programme in 2005-2006.  We read cases everyday and we had group discussions at night so we didn’t have much time to relax.  At that time, I missed my family in Indonesia and just communicated with them via the Internet. After the MDM programme..... [ Read More ]

The MDM course is a must for everyone interested in development. The course taught me that before venturing in to the field of development, self development is a must, which can come about only if one really knows oneself. The learning from classmates who come from various countries with varying bac..... [ Read More ]

The MDM programme gave me valuable knowledge and new paradigms. It introduced me to systems thinking, RAA, Blue Ocean strategy, HR, Asian Finance, and Project Planning and Development Management. The hours spent in AIM were filled with wonderful experiences. It gave me the courage and..... [ Read More ]

“I am very impressed with the design of the MDM programme that allows the student to bring in their knowledge and skills to the class and faculty.  It’s really a good way of cross-fertilization that enforces the program. The case study method lets the student develop analytical thinking in a c..... [ Read More ]

I enrolled in the MDM Program with the end goal of effectively and knowledgeably contributing to the development of my country. The program afforded me the opportunity to work with a professional team of development practitioners and staff members  who pushed me beyond my own managerial co..... [ Read More ]

Enrolling in the 11-months MDM Program was  a wise decision. I truly enjoyed the enriching experience, knowledge and exposure. Nonetheless, success did not come easy. There was so much of sweat, tears, low and high moments throughout the entire program. All of it was certainly worth the experie..... [ Read More ]

The MDM program is really an eye-opener course for me as well as my classmates. Throughout the 11 months, the program did not only enrich us with the up-to-date development theories but it also served as a safe laboratory to apply our management knowledge and practice technical and interpersonal ski..... [ Read More ]

Development workers are faced with complex challenges. They have to manage more than the profit bottom lines and numerous stakeholders while dealing with limited resources.  In my experience, the AIM CDM Program is the best preparation to face these complex problems. The uniqueness of the progr..... [ Read More ]

Fourteen years ago, as president of the MDM class, I spoke before the graduating classes of AIM. I vividly recall surveying the audience and realizing the diversity before me: The Master in Business Management group were the sophisticated corporate types. The Master in Management group was the same,..... [ Read More ]