Methodology and hands-on learning

Reykjavik University´s School of Social Sciences provides students with a solid foundation in methodology but at the same time hands-on learning that prepares students for the challenges they will face after graduation. Small class sizes encourage interaction between faculty and students.

The School offers study programmes in law, business, economics, psychology, and sport science in four departments. Courses are at BSc and MSc level, along with PhD studies. The programmes are taught in either Icelandic and English. Law studies are taught entirely in Icelandic with sected modules available in English for exchange students.

Research

Main areas of research are business, finance, economics, management, innovation and entrepreneurship,
health psychology, development psychology, clinical psychology, cognitive and neuropsychology, tort law, insurance law, maritime law, international law, EU/EEA law, performance analysis and evaluation of sports,
psychological, and sociological factors in sport.

Accreditations

The MBA programme in The Department of Business has an AMBA (Association of MBAs) accreditation. The BSc programme in Business Administration and Economics has the EPAS accreditation, issued by EFMD (The European Foundation for Management Development). The course sequence in the MSc psychology programme is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).