Programme Overview
The Reykjavík University MBA is an intensive two-year (90 ECTS) general management program with dual focus. Participants receive rigorous training in all aspects of business administration, ranging from accounting and finance to strategy and people management. Additionally, there is a great deal of emphasis on developing personal capabilities of participant so as to make them more effective at leading and influencing people around them. The program is designed for individuals with a university degree who want to strengthen their leadership skills as well as gain new analytical skills and management tools. During the program participants will master a broad range of functional and managerial skills while continuing their careers. The program is set up so that students are able to immediately apply their newly acquired tools and skills to their workplace.
The MBA Program begins with an intensive three-day seminar that emphasis teambuilding and leadership, while providing students with a practical insight into the program ahead. Students who lack experience in the basics of math and accounting are required to attend preparatory seminars on those topics prior to the start of the program.
During the first year, all participants pursue the same core curriculum, which is composed of foundation courses on the main functional areas of business. The core courses will build a solid understanding of the basics concepts of business administration.
During the second year, all participants pursue four core courses and also have the opportunity concentrate on one of three academic areas.
First year:
| Fall 09 | Spring 10 |
|---|---|
| Organizational Behaviour | Business Statistics |
| Economics for Managerial Decisions | Corporate Finance |
| Financial Reporting for Managers** | Marketing Management |
| Effective Negotiations*** | Operations Management |
Second year:
| Fall 10 | Spring 11 |
|---|---|
| Leadership & Change Management | Strategy & Final Project |
| Business Law*** | Global Business Environment |
| Corporate Social Responsibility*** | Personal Development |
| HR Strategy | Strategic Decision Making |
| Asset Pricing (elective)*** | International Management (elective) |
| Performance Management (elective)*** | International Finance (elective) |
| Leadership Roundtable (elective)*** | Portfolio Management (elective) |
The MBA curriculum consist of a total of a minumum of 90 ECTS credits. Normally courses are 6 ECTS credits.
** 9 ECTS credits course. *** 3 ECTS credits course
• Students should plan for at least 30 hours per week for studying and attending classes
• Classes are on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, every other week.
• All classes are conducted in English.
• Assessment is based on individual and group projects, class participation, case studies, exams and team evaluations.
A wide variety of teaching methods is employeed in the RU MBA, but in general there is a heavy emphasis on active participation in all aspects of the coursework, class discussions, case studies and teamwork.
