RUMBA - Reykjavik University MBA Alumni

The association of graduated MBA's is called RUMBA and stands for Reykjavik University MBA.

Network

From the moment you join the MBA Program at RU you become part of a powerful alumni network (RUMBA) and join a diverse community of high achievers connected by a shared experience. RUMBA is an extended community which includes prominent business leaders in all sectors of the economy, and is a resource that creates connections and business opportunities throughout your career.  Due to the selectivity of the program,  the alumni network is very strong. 

In addition to networking, the benefits of being an RU alumni reach beyond the duration of the program and entail both continued education and various social activities:

• Alumni are allowed to re-join the RU MBA for new electives to enhance their expertise in certain fields.
• Alumni are frequently invited for case-lunches or dinners, where the RU-MBA faculty conduct discussion on new and exciting cases
• The RUMBA network organizes a yearly conference and gala dinner each spring, in addition to various social activities such as golf tournaments, ocean swimming, the annual MBA hike, and more.
  

RU MBA alumni have a bias for action. This is represented in a number of companies that RU MBAs have started, acquired or transformed. 

Here are a few examples:
Ávaxtabílinn, Betri Lausnir, Birta Vefauglýsingar, Kvikmynd.is,Tonlist.is, Pizza Hut, Sjöfn
Sumarferðir, Kokka.

Reykjavík University operates a career service office specializing in coaching and counselling for students entering the job market or looking to change their career. RU career services provides tailored assistance to RU MBA students who want to explore new career opportunities. For more information refer to: www.ru.is/atvinna

The new RUMBA board was elected in May 2010 and is as following:

Þórarinn Ólafsson, MBA 2011, Chairman

Björn S. Einarsson, MBA 2010

Linda Waage, MBA 2009

Steingrímur Árnason, MBA 2011

Trausti Harðarson, MBA 2008

Þorvarður Goði Valdimarsson, MBA 2012

Örn Helgason, MBA 2010

 
RUMBA events:

Golf tournament, held every year.

Hiking;