Alumni
RUMBA
An investment in your future
RUMBA
When you join the EMBA programme, you become part of a diverse community of high achievers connected by a shared experience. It is a valuable resource that creates connections and business opportunities throughout your career.
RUMBA is the RU EMBA alumni association. RUMBA gives students who have graduated with an Executive MBA from Reykjavik University an opportunity to maintain and grow the invaluable network they established during their time together at RU. The alumni association hosts a well-attended conference each year. Prominent individuals from the industry share their experiences and knowledge relating to a relevant topic, usually about the nature of leadership and important global trends. RUMBA also hosts various other events, such as lectures by former MBA professors, company visits and talks, and social events.

Updating your knowledge
The Executive MBA program at Reykjavik University celebrated its first graduates in 2002. Since then, over 600 individuals have earned their Executive MBA Degrees from RU, gaining valuable skills for success in the business world.
Reykjavik University is recognized for its dynamic learning environment, blending theory with practical insights. Graduates of the Executive MBA program have consistently excelled in the competitive business landscape.
The EMBA is, in many ways, much more than a two-year graduate course. The alumni association, aptly named RUMBA, gives students who have graduated with an Executive MBA from Reykjavik University an opportunity to maintain and grow the invaluable network they established during their time together at RU.
The EMBA programme has strengthened me both as a person and as a future leader and manager. There are three things that make the programme as good as it is. The courses are completely in line with the needs of the business community and help us deal with challenges in the workplace in the near future. The instructors, both Icelandic and from abroad, have enormous knowledge and experience from around the world, and last but not least, the friendships that one acquires from a diverse group of fellow students are invaluable
RUMBA board
The RUMBA Board consist of 7 members. The Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer are elected for one year, but other board members are for two years. We want to ask interested candidates to join the Board of RUMBA Alumni. If interested, please send your name and graduation year to RUMBA Alumni e-mail.
Annual Conference
RUMBA hosts a well-attended conference each year. Prominent individuals from the industry describe their experiences and relate practical knowledge on a relevant topic, usually about the nature of leadership and important global trends.
Networking
RUMBA also hosts various events to pick and choose from, such as lectures by former MBA professors, company visits and talks, and social events.
Graduated from RU EMBA
The EMBA programme at Reykjavik University graduated their first EMBAs in 2002, and since then over 600 people have completed their degree and graduated with an Executive MBA Degree from RU.

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BA in Law

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BSc. Business Administration

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BS Business Law

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MS Electrical Engineer
BS Electrical Engineer

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BSc. Computer Science

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