Global Initiatives
Business Beyond Borders
The Office of Global Initiatives develops programs with quality Business Schools at universities around the world for students and faculty to experience the “I” in FIU! These programs include undergraduate and graduate dual‐degrees, study abroad and exchange, and short‐term inbound and outbound programs.
We provide support services to incoming business (dual-degree and inbound students) as well as to outgoing FIU business students. Additionally, we are here to assist faculty and staff with outbound study abroad trips and international research opportunities in cooperation with our collaborating institutions worldwide.
Ready. Set. Global!
Students Testimonials
“Studying abroad has helped me get out of my comfort zone and I became more independent! It definitely built character and I got the chance to learn about myself in the process. I lived and studied at Universidad de Valencia in Spain for five months and my Spanish improved immensely. I learned about the culture and how businesses usually close from 2-5pm for a “siesta” which was quite interesting and very different from the US. I also loved how friendly and approachable people in Valencia were and how easy it was to get around the city because of their excellent public transportation.” - Meaghan Rivera
“It was always a dream of mine to study abroad in England and I finally did it! I spent a semester at Hull University and I could not have asked for a more exciting and amazing experience. Not only did I meet new people from around the world, made lifelong friends and shared incredible memories, but I also visited eight neighboring countries, where I got to learn about different cultures and how to travel on my own. I highly recommend everyone to study abroad!” – Alondra Corona
“Vietnam and China opened my eyes to a completely new world. I learned about the Asian business environment and their culture where principles and values are extremely important. I am more familiar with the way companies such as Coca Cola Factory, General Electric, and Hyundai operate and what they prioritize, such as, recycling and sustainable growth. One of my most memorable experiences was visiting the Great Wall of China. It was a blessing and privilege to experience such deep history. I definitely grew both personally and professionally from my study abroad experiences in Ho Chi Minh and Beijing!” – Steven Alvarez
“There is a saying that life begins at the end of your comfort zone and I can say that I definitely left my comfort zone, when I decided to spend a semester abroad at ISCTE Business School in Lisbon, Portugal. Portugal is indeed fascinating and diverse. There is something for everyone’s taste from the beautiful coastline, to the wine region, to the breath taking countryside, to the high mountains to the big city flair. This experience helped me grow personally and I met students from all over the world with whom I created unforgettable memories. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life and a tremendous, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!” – Susanne Gomez
Global Initiatives News
Business and culture combined in marketing study abroad trip to Europe.
Students in the College of Business’ marketing study abroad program spent a packed 12 days in Spain, Italy and France getting a first-hand look at important local manufacturing and service-based companies including the Codorniu Winery in Barcelona and the L’Occitane manufacturing facility in Provence, as well as the Port Authority in Nice. Their hotel: Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the […]
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Studying in Portugal: exciting lessons for FIU students.
College of Business graduate students Isabel Rumberg and Sophie Mugomoka embarked on a study abroad program that took them to Portugal as part of their Masters of International Business. They studied at the Instituto Superior de Ciencias do Trabalho e da Empresa (ISCTE) in Lisbon for four weeks in June and July. During the June […]
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Studying at sea.
A life full of experiences can give a person the tools and resources to face daily situations with better response capacity, but few will inspire you as much as travel. Earlier this summer, I had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program called “Business at Sea,” aboard a transatlantic cruise on Royal Caribbean’s […]
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Exchange students from Germany reminisce on their semester abroad at FIU.
Thousands of miles from freezing cold temperatures in Munich, Germany, five exchange students from Munich Business School traveled to hot, sunny Florida for a study abroad experience they will not forget. They came through FIU College of Business’ Office of International Affairs & Projects’ inbound study program. Historically offered during the summer, the non-degree-seeking program […]
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FIU students connect globally with business students in Peru and Argentina through live video conference.
It’s one thing for FIU students to learn about globalization and the job search in a classroom. It’s another for them to participate in a live discussion on the topic from Miami with peers in Lima and Buenos Aires. In the newly-built Parkview Hall’s technologically advanced multipurpose room, equipped with four plasma screen TVs and […]
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