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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

Brynjar Már Brynjólfsson - EMBA 2021
Human Resource Manager, Isavia
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.

Agnes Ástvaldsdóttir

MS in Engineering
IPMA Certificate C 
BS Engineering - Design and Innovation

Andri Örvar Baldvinsson

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), 
Electronics Engineer

Anna Rós Sigmundsdóttir

ML Law 
BA Law

Elvar Örn Hrafnsson

Master of Marketing
BS Business Administration

Gissur Jónasson

Financial risk manager/ACI
BSc Mechatronics - Robotics and Automation Engineering

Guðrún Inga Torfadóttir

MA in Tax Law and Accounting
ML in International Law
BA in Law

Gunnur Jónsdóttir

BSc. in Chemistry

Halldór Ægir Halldórsson

Diploma in Marketing Communication

Ívan Bjarni Jónsson

BSc. Software Engineering

Jens Lysemose

Cand. Pharm
BS Pharmacy

Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir

Masters In Project Management
ABA in Hospitality Management

Katrín Erla Sigurðardóttir

MSc. International Business
BSc. Business Administration

Kristinn Daníel Lee Gilsdorf

BA History

Kyle Bernard McCann

BS Biomedical Engineering

Magdalena Anna Bilska

MSc. Psychology

Magnús Karl Ásmundsson

Law

Oddbergur Eiríksson

M. Paed in Icelandic
BA Icelandic

Ólafur Þór Kristjánsson

Diploma in Business Administration

Ragnhildur Leósdóttir

BSc. Business Administration

Rúnar Ágúst Svavarsson

ML Law
BS Business Law

Sigurbjörn Valdimarsson

BS Electrical Engineering

Soffía Ósk Kristinsdóttir

BA Social Anthropology

Stefán Þór Winkel Jessen

MS Electrical Engineer
BS Electrical Engineer

Steinar Thors

BS Sport

Svavar Ingi Hermannsson

MSc. Cybersecurity
BSc. Computer Science

Sveinn Líndal Jóhannsson

BA Political Sciences

Thomas Már Gregers

Matriculation Examination

Þórhildur Laufey Sigurðardóttir

MA Cultural Studies
BA Graphic Communication

Tómas Bjarnason
BSc. Business Administration
Völundur Jónsson

Modern studies
Photographer

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