Chapman Graduate School of Business Insights
From Finance to Poetry: When Getting Uncomfortable gets Comfortable
FIU MSF graduate talks about her journey, the current state of the finance industry, and the release of her new book.
Careers in Sports Management: from Real Madrid CF to LA Rams
In his interview, Oliver Buechler shares his journey and advice for those aspiring to make it big in the sports industry.
Meet the Experts: Bettina Deynes, Global Chief HR Officer at Carnival Corporation
Learn how the HR role continues to evolve and what it takes to thrive today in the industry.
Exploring the Summer Book and Podcast Choices of FIU Business Faculty
As summer unfolds, you may find yourself in search of captivating books or podcasts to accompany your leisurely days. Look no further, as some of our faculty at Chapman GSB have graciously shared their own personal reading lists and podcast recommendations, spanning a wide range of topics including fantasy, wellbeing, business, marketing, and more.
Becoming a Master Leader
Discover the valuable leadership lessons from Joni Fernandez Marmo, a seasoned media industry professional who climbed the ranks from college intern to senior vice president of marketing at Univision Network.
Meet the Experts: Yolanda Talamo, Chief People Officer at Heineken on The Role of HR
Developing business acumen and a deep understanding of human resources principles is crucial to succeed in today’s HR role.
From My DBA Degree to…Where? Where are the Jobs for DBA Graduates?
The versatility of the DBA degree opens that multitude of doors that we all hope for in life. Discover Career Paths You Can Pursue With a Doctorate in Business Administration.
Alumni Spotlight: Turning a Passion for Sports into a Career
John Perez found the path to transform his passion for sports into a fulfilling career thanks to FIU’s Professional MBA in Sports Management.
The Role of Data in Sports Management
The history of sports extends back to ancient times. Professional and casual sporting events have been an engaging entertainment medium for humans. As the world of competitive sports has become more fast-paced and competitive, sports teams have started to look for ways to boost their gains.
From sports fan to industry pro - working with the Florida Panthers
Chris Tacopina, Strategy and Insight Manager for Florida Panthers, has always been a passionate sports fan. His love for sports, combined with the words of Brooklyn Net’s CEO Brett Yormark, led him to obtain an MBA in sports management.
The Great Resignation or Renegotiation
Employees have an opportunity to negotiate better pay, benefits, and work arrangements as companies seek to fill labor shortages from the Great Resignation.
The State of Real Estate and Real Estate Trend Predictions
Demand for residential and commercial real estate continues to soar while supply dwindles, particularly for industrial spaces. How will these trends evolve?
Strategic Workforce Planning in the Cruise Industry
Workforce planning for international cruise companies creates unique challenges and opportunities for human resource management professionals.
Bitcoin for Finance Professionals: How to Become a Certified Pro
Fortune 500 companies and other employers seek professionals well-versed in Bitcoin and blockchain technology. Becoming a Certified Bitcoin Professional can increase your skills, authority, and credibility with cryptocurrency.
Alumni Spotlight: A digital nomad’s experience with an online MBA
Traveling the world as a digital nomad, pursuing an online MBA, and cultivating a passion for electrification landed Corwin McCammon an unexpected dream job working in finance at Stellantis.
Chapman Graduate School of Business’ Faculties’ Favorite Books
Our reading materials should align with our goals. Discover the Chapman Graduate School of Business’ faculties’ favorite books.
In-person, Hybrid, and Remote Work: The Future of Work
Many have deemed hybrid work models “the future of work,” but will concerns about organizational culture present issues for those championing this model?
The Benefits of Hybrid Education: The Best of Both Worlds
Hybrid learning combines remote and in-person methodologies to offer the best of both models.
Career Advice from a Pro: How to Secure Your Dream Job
Make yourself more competitive when seeking jobs or promotions with this timeless career advice for your resume and interview and negotiation skills.
Career Advice from a Sports Executive: A Story of Success
Learn how you can advance your career and thrive in the sports industry from an Inter Miami CF senior manager.
What Can You Do with a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare?
With an MBA in healthcare, you can work as a hospital executive, a healthcare administrator, and much more. Learn how this degree can advance your healthcare career.
5 Reasons Why You Should Earn an Online Master’s Degree
An online master’s degree program offers flexibility that traditional programs may lack. Explore this and 4 other reasons you should get your degree online.
What Can You Do with a Sports Management Degree? Five Jobs
There are many high-paying jobs in sports management. You can find a career in this industry based on your skills and interests without being a pro player.
Graduate Scholarships and Financial Aid Guide
You can finance your degree with graduate scholarships, grants, employer aid, work-study programs, or student loans. Learn more and create a plan for success.
What Jobs Can You Get with an MBA in Business Analytics?
Making data-driven decisions helps organizations improve outcomes and processes. Find out what high-paying jobs you can get with an MBA in Business Analytics.
MHA vs Healthcare MBA program – which is right for you?
A Healthcare MBA combines business education and healthcare administration core courses. An MHA focuses just on the healthcare industry. Find out which is best for you.
Why Engineering Majors Should Consider a Master’s in Finance
A Master of Science in Finance can take your engineering career to the next level or smooth a career transition from engineering to finance. We discuss potential salaries and positions for engineers interested in finance.
What Is the Difference Between an MBA and a Master of Science in Finance? — What You Should Know
MSF or MBA: Which master’s degree is right for you? This guide will help you select the right program based on your career goals and other factors.
Control and Moderation – It’s Easy When You Understand
A universal struggle for business doctoral students is understanding the difference between a control variable and a moderating variable. So, let’s understand.
Leading effectively and keeping teams engaged amid constant change
Four crucial areas that leaders need to focus on during times of change are: communication, vision, cohesiveness, and wellness.
How to earn your graduate degree in the United States?
There are many aspects international students should consider when deciding to earn a master's degree in the U.S. To help you better understand the process, we have compiled the most common international students' concerns when planning to study in the United States.
So, What Now? The Important Milestones in your DBA Experience
While each Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is somewhat different from all the others, the basic goals, milestones, and processes bear much similarity. This article explains the DBA student’s journey from day one until graduation.
A look into three critical HR topics: organizational behavior, culture, and virtual teams
We interviewed Dr. Gajendran, an organizational behavior expert, and asked him about some of the most critical HR topics - organizational culture and the virtual work-from-home environment.
What are the attributes of the best workplaces on Earth, and what does it take to implement them?
Employees want to be treated fairly, trusted, paid well, and have a sense of meaning in their work. Here are more of the attributes of the best workplaces on Earth.
Aspects that every potential supply chain executive should know to succeed in the industry
From critical skills to ecological movements, here are the crucial aspects that every supply chain executive should know to succeed.
The mathematics of portfolio diversification
Most people intuitively know the value of diversifying an investment or a portfolio. "Do not put all of your eggs in one basket," is a well-known saying. However, the question becomes: "how many eggs and of which types do you put in each basket?"
Insights from Leaders on Employee Engagement and Performance in the "Work-From-Home" Environment
In response to the pandemic, many organizations quickly transitioned to working from home, which has come with new opportunities and challenges. We discuss with the community how remote work has impacted culture and productivity.
Top 3 priorities for creating a resilient business supply chain
Supply chains that have largely made trade and commerce possible have undergone significant stresses due to the recent pandemic and the rise of global trade. There are three main priorities to focus on to build resilient supply chains.
Why the DBA is a smarter choice for full-time professionals
To work as a full-time faculty member, you need a terminal degree. The part-time structure of FIU’s DBA program makes it accessible to professionals who work full-time.
Earning a DBA degree to become a Professor
As an Instructor, earning a doctorate degree is key to growth in your career. The DBA opens up the possibilities of roles not accessible before, including finally earning the title of Professor.
Why the DBA?
The choice is simple: the Ph.D. involves creating new theory, whereas, in a DBA program, one applies theory to business.
The DBA degree as a pathway to academia
The training provided to DBA students from top research universities certainly positions the candidate for a successful career in academia. But the real value and attraction comes from the combination of rigorous scholarly training merged with real business experience that is embodied in a DBA graduate.
The DBA degree versus the MBA - which one do I need?
Deciding between a Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree can be both confusing and difficult. It really all comes down to your level of business experience and your personal career goals.
The DBA versus the PhD - what’s the difference?
The DBA and Ph.D. are intended to get you to a level of scholarly understanding, but the differences allow for a wider variety of students and a degree for a broader set of objectives and motivations.
The DBA experience
Welcome to the DBA program. In just three years, you will all be thinking like a scholar, speaking like a scholar, and will be a scholar. You will become a subject matter expert in your domain. It will be rigorous, and you will get there… BUT you will have to trust the process.
Why retailers will bounce back to a new reality after the pandemic
Retailers have been battling many fronts over the past decade, and now, COVID-19 has forced them to face an even harsher reality – adapt to a new normal or risk losing their business entirely.
Why earn a master’s degree in finance
Specialized graduate programs like the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) offer numerous benefits for a variety of applicants, including recent bachelor’s graduates, those in the industry looking for a career boost, or those interested in a career switch.
The future of finance and how to prepare for it
Like much of the business world today, finance has had to face significant disruption, even before the pandemic hit in 2020.
Networking tips for finance professionals
It isn’t what you know; it’s who you know. Networking has always been a crucial part of career development, no matter what industry you’re in or what skill sets you’ve acquired.
Artificial intelligence in the stock market: how did it happen?
The advent of the internet and its consequent technological innovations over time have significantly transfigured the way stock markets function and thus have impacted the way securities are actively traded.
7 marketing lessons toddlers can teach you
As a marketer, there are some valuable business lessons you can learn from doing one of the most challenging jobs on earth: educating and caring for your toddler.
Can rejection make you resilient?
Rejection, although painful, is often the result of how we label a problem. If we see rejection as information, rather than a personal attack, it can ultimately make you resilient.
Employability: the new MBA mantra
Students increasingly want flexibility and portability in presentation in addition to relevance and excellence in content. They’re making a crucial investment and they want a very positive rate of return on that investment.
AI in healthcare, initiatives, and lessons as CIO in the pandemic era
Jackson Health System’s VP and CIO, Michael Garcia, an FIU MSIS graduate, faces the biggest challenge of his career: leading his organization through the COVID-19 pandemic.
How enhancing your cultural knowledge will improve your career
Whether you’re preparing to work with a different culture or in a foreign place, in-depth cultural knowledge can accelerate any business professional's career.
Careers in logistics and supply chain management
Logistics and Supply Chain Management plays a considerable role in the global economy. Depending on the size of a company, there are a variety of significant positions that work together for the successful implementation of a supply chain.
Earning a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management fully online
The Chapman Graduate School of Business announced in 2020 the launch of their online Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management with their first cohort set to start in January 2021.
The future of the logistics and supply chain management industry
The pandemic exposed severe flaws in our supply chains. The industry will soon see a massive surge in research, technology, and forecast modeling as companies prepare to improve their supply chains' resiliency.
Benefits of a master’s degree in logistics and supply chain management
Logistics and supply chain experts play one of the most vital roles in business and are increasingly in demand. A master’s in logistics and supply chain management better prepares professionals for managerial and executive positions within the field in every industry.
The top 10 ways of acing the MBA admission interview
Securing an MBA admission interview is just the first step. Here are ten tips to ace it straight from the FIU MBA admissions team.
Helpful hints for writing your MBA application essay
Often called a personal statement or statement of purpose, the MBA admission essay is one of the most influential components on the admissions decision and an opportunity for you to share who you are and your interests with the admissions committee.
Why an ACCA partnership with graduate accounting programs is important
What is the ACCA and why does a partnership with a master’s degree in accounting program matter? It’s the gateway to an international career and helps fast track certifications.
Top 3 accounting specializations to advance your career
One of the best ways to stay competitive in the workforce is by specializing in your industry. In accounting, you can specialize in taxation, analytics, or assurance and open the door to a vast number of benefits.
Pursuing a Master of Accounting (for non-accounting degree holders)
As interest and demand for accounting roles continue to grow, so has the need to pursue a master’s degree in accounting. Learn more about the possibilities of pursuing a graduate education if you do not have an accounting or business undergraduate degree.
Benefits of a Master of Accounting - beyond the CPA
A graduate education is a great way to build your skillset and knowledge while expanding your career options. Earning a master’s degree in accounting has numerous benefits for accounting professionals and even other business professionals interested in entering the field.
When to start an MBA program
With the increase in demand for an MBA, when exactly is it the right time to earn yours? Here are nine ways to know when to start your degree.
Earning your master’s fully online or in-person - What’s best for you?
Going back to school to earn a master's degree is no small decision, and besides selecting your program, a critical question to ask yourself is whether a fully online or in-person program is right for you.
8 things to consider when searching for an MBA program
With the number of options out there, choosing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program can seem like a daunting task. We’re giving you the top 8 things to consider when doing your search.
3 trends that are shaping the future of MBA programs
Interest in traditional, full-time residential MBA programs are declining, forcing the reimagination of an MBA. Here are the three biggest trends shaping the future of MBAs today.
What is the role of a health informatics and analytics specialist during a pandemic?
Health IT and analytics teams are playing a crucial role in the healthcare transformation, and their work demands a deep understanding of healthcare, business, and information technology.
What to look for when comparing different master’s degrees in real estate
Whether you have a program in mind already or you're still searching, be sure to do your due diligence to get the most out of your graduate education.
Beracha, Hardin and Johnson Housing Affordability Index
The Beracha, Hardin and Johnson Housing Affordability Index, published quarterly, measures the affordability of residential properties in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Why you should pursue a master’s degree in real estate
Real estate is by far the most significant store of wealth, representing more than 3.5 times the total global GDP. There are plenty of benefits that come with studying real estate.
13 careers to pursue in real estate
Careers within the real estate industry encompass a broad spectrum of options and are always in-demand.
Alumni spotlight: Connecting neuroscience, health informatics, and entrepreneurship
She turned loss and pain into an inspiring entrepreneurial journey that is only possible through the power of education. FIU’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics (MSHIA).
Alumni spotlight: Making an impact in correctional healthcare
Studying health informatics and analytics at FIU helped one of our students make a positive impact at her correctional facility, ushering it to award-winning status.
5 reasons why you should study international business
International business is a key part of our economy. Read the five reasons why studying international business accelerates your professional career in any industry.
Why should business students study abroad?
Studying abroad has become a key component in the curriculum for international business students to help them understand the economic, political, and cultural factors shaping business in and across countries.
5 careers to pursue with a Master of International Business degree
An internationally-focused business education is a gateway to many careers that allow you to manage a company globally. Depending on your interests or career goals, you could pursue management roles in marketing, finance, sales, management, or even human resources.
3 significant differences between the International MBA and Master of International Business programs
Prospective students often struggle to determine whether FIU’s International MBA (IMBA) program or Master of International Business (MIB) program is best for their careers. Although these are two internationally-focused business programs, they are fundamentally very different.
What is the difference between a technical degree and a business degree?
What is the difference between a technical degree and a business degree? - Master of Science in Information Systems
Should you pursue a Master of Science in Information Systems?
A master’s in information systems is one of the highest degrees available in the field of IT. Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in a career in this industry.
What are the benefits of a STEM-designated degree?
STEM-designated degrees are mutually beneficial for students and for the United States. We discuss the top benefits for both.
Is specializing in cybersecurity worth the investment?
The number of jobs in the cybersecurity industry is growing exponentially and the pool of applicants is running low. Investing in a master’s degree can help you capitalize on it.
Is a master’s degree in human resource management worth the investment?
As new businesses emerge and grow, opportunities are increasing for a career in human resources. Learn more about the benefits of earning a master’s degree in human resource management.
What professional certifications can an M.S. in Human Resource Management degree help you pursue?
Professional certification programs are a vital professional development tool. Aside from showing an individual’s dedication to their industry, certification provides reassurance that you have the required knowledge to succeed in the role you take on.
What is the career outlook for jobs in human resources?
Human resource management has been named one of the most promising careers of the decade. Learn more about job demand, salary, and the level of education needed to succeed.
Should you pursue a master's in human resource management or an MBA?
Major differences exist between a master’s degree in human resource management and an MBA in human resources. The right program for you depends on your personal career goals.
Is pursuing a career in health informatics right for me?
As interest in the health informatics field continues to grow, we are often asked why those interested in continuing their education should pursue a Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics and whether they need healthcare or IT experience to apply.
What certifications can an M.S. in Health Informatics & Analytics help you pursue?
If you’re looking to stand out from the rest in the workplace, certification programs are a great way to enhance or learn new skills. Here are a few you can pursue with your graduate degree.
What types of jobs can an M.S. in Health Informatics & Analytics degree help me obtain?
Health informatics professionals are not always on the front lines of healthcare, but they play a crucial role in the care we receive and have become one of the most in-demand.
Why is CAHIIM accreditation so important for a health informatics program?
When considering a degree in health informatics, it is important to look for accredited programs. Currently, there are only 17 graduate programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Alumni spotlight: Making a career change to health informatics
FIU’s graduate program for health informatics and analytics fully prepares its students to make a career change into the industry, regardless of their previous experience.
