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Students at Portsmouth Business School have spent a week learning from those who have experienced one of the world’s most tumultuous economies


Second year students working towards a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) visited Reykjavik in Iceland as part of their course to help them better understand aspects of strategic management in a business environment outside the UK.


The week began with a visit to the University of Reykjavic to hear from some of the teaching team about the business and cultural environment in Iceland, providing a backdrop for the rest of the week’s visits.


The MBA course team chose Iceland because it provided a chance for students to learn from business people and organisations who have responded to the 2008 global financial crisis which brought the Icelandic economy to its knees.


The students learnt about businesses in the private and public sectors which have rebuilt themselves, including Islandsbanki, one of Iceland’s most famous banks. Other businesses visited were born from opportunities the crisis presented, including Meniga, a global leader in financial management systems.


Course leader David Hall said resilience and a Portsmouth MBA students at the University of Reykjavic


determined ‘can do’ attitude were characteristic of Icelandic people and were clearly in evidence in the approach they took to business.


He said: “The access and openness of the discussions the students had with senior leaders was a revelation and extremely stimulating.


“This visit provided another dimension to the students experience and learning on the MBA at Portsmouth Business School. What is taught in class at Portsmouth could be seen to be


applied in a different business context to the UK, which brings an important international perspective to our MBA course and the student experience.”


For more information about the Portsmouth MBA, come along to one of our regular open evenings, details below.


Details: www.showyoumeanbusiness.com


Show you mean business – do the Portsmouth MBA


Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) will develop your capabilities and enable you to bring fresh thinking to your organisation right from the start of your studies. Not only will it enhance your career prospects but it will allow you to build lasting networks with like-minded individuals.


• Innovative work-based learning • Taught part-time in two day blocks over two years • Generous scholarships


‘The MBA is a key to unlocking the doors to senior and executive level management roles. The pace of the course allows me to carry out a full time international sales role at the same time as studying.’


Katie Ilincariu Europe and South America Sales Manager, Fosse Liquitrol


Come along to one of our Postgraduate and MBA open evenings and listen to a guest speaker, meet the teaching staff and current students in a relaxed and informal atmosphere – for details visit www.showyoumeanbusiness.com.


For more information or to apply:


T: +44 (0)23 9284 4888 E: mba.admissions@ port.ac.uk


W: www.port.ac.uk/mba


THE BUSINESS MAGAZINE – SOLENT & SOUTH COAST – APRIL 2016


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