Dr. MUHAYIMANA Victoire is a Lecturer in the Department of Enterprises Management at INES-Ruhengeri. She holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from The Open University of Tanzania (2023), a Master’s degree in Business Administration-Project Management from Mount Kenya University (2012), and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration- Finance option from the same university (2010). She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE) from the University of Rwanda – College of Education.

At INES-Ruhengeri, Dr. Muhayimana teaches a variety of business-related subjects including Production and Operations Management, Organisational Management, Entrepreneurship Management, and Entrepreneurial Development. She serves as a Coordinator of Industrial Attachment in her department and is recognised for her student-centred teaching approach.

With over 12 years of professional experience in consultancy, project management, and education, she has worked with national and international organisations including the United Nations/FAO. Her expertise spans business performance, project planning, strategic development, risk management, and entrepreneurial coaching. She has also served as a lecturer at Mount Kenya University and held teaching positions in both secondary and primary schools.

Her doctoral research focused on entrepreneurial orientation and the survival of family-owned manufacturing companies in Rwanda, including aspects of successor training. She has authored and published multiple peer-reviewed papers in the fields of business management and entrepreneurship, and is currently conducting research on business creation and sustainability in Rwanda.

Dr. Muhayimana is also active in youth mentorship, community outreach, and capacity building, particularly for women and vulnerable groups. Her dedication to entrepreneurship, education, and inclusive development continues to make a meaningful impact within and beyond the academic environment.

E-mail: muhayimana.victoire@ines.ac.rw

Tel :+250 788459786.+250 0781198737.