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Reshaping the future of healthcare leadership through hands-on lessons
It’s no secret that the way companies work is rapidly changing. In a post COVID-19 world, businesses have had to shift their approaches to resolve new and old concerns and meet the needs of both customers and employees.
FIU students return to Bandhwari growing the microenterprise and changing lives.
A group of 15 FIU students traveled to India during spring break, expanding the innovative microenterprise initiative Bandhwari Women’s Project, created to help a community of poor and marginalized women near New Delhi.
Serial entrepreneur Marc Lore shares one of the secrets to his success.
For serial entrepreneur Marc Lore, these can come from a variety of places, including e-commerce, tech, food delivery and even sports. Now co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx, Lore is well known for his development of e-commerce brands such as Diapers.com, Jet.com and most recently, the Wonder Group, a “fast-fine” food delivery service.
A changing landscape drives logistics ventures to modify outreach to younger job seekers.
The rapid growth of the logistics and trade industry has made developing and retaining the sector’s talent pool key to continued success. Now, as artificial intelligence, remote and hybrid schedules and e-commerce lead a changing dynamic, the focus must center on strategic decisions, experts shared at a meeting hosted by FIU Business.
FIU Business launches MBA in Cybersecurity Risk Management program.
As cybercrimes and security breaches continue to impact the global landscape, businesses need to look beyond technology alone and consider the business implications of cybersecurity strategies, investments and risk. That is why FIU Business has launched an MBA in Cybersecurity Risk Management program.
FIU Business adds Intercultural Competence badge.
FIU Business has launched a Developing Intercultural Competence for Future Business Leaders micro-credential designed to improve the diversity, equity, and inclusion skills increasingly necessary to work and lead in a global marketplace.
Planting Seeds of Collaboration: Reflections on a CIBER Trip to India.
After recently returning from an FIU Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) faculty development trip to India, nicknamed “FDIB” (Faculty Development in International Business), I began pondering my ‘takeaways’ from the journey.
Torch Awards spotlight shines on FIU Business alumni.
Four FIU Business alumni were recognized with the 2022 Torch Award for making positive impacts on their profession, the community and the university.
FIU Business remains the global leader in real estate research.
FIU Business has been ranked No.1 globally for real estate research productivity by the Journal of Real Estate Literature.
Analytics professor delivers research bootcamp to middle school students.
Developing and conducting experimental research is a complex challenge. Middle school students at Centner Academy in Miami received a hands-on research course, delivered by an FIU Business professor.
Fall Commencement celebrated FIU Business students’ important milestone.
Nearly 1,400 FIU Business students entered the next phase in their careers, becoming alumni and celebrating their achievements at two commencement ceremonies held December 14, 2022, at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Local entrepreneurs find success with guidance from Business Navigator program
The Miami-Dade Small Business Resource Navigator project, headed up by the Florida SBDC at FIU Business (FSBDC), rounds out 2022 with strong results for local start-ups and growing small businesses – helping to launch five new ventures and assisting 700 already established throughout South Florida.
His first steps in an ever-evolving industry were at FIU Business.
The financial accounting class he tried to pass gave Mario Trueba (MBA ’87) the numbers knowledge that set him on a 39-year career, leading the sales and mergers of U.S. and international banks.
Grant to establish Blackstone LaunchPad for FIU student entrepreneurs
Florida International University has received a $500,000 grant from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation to establish a Blackstone LaunchPad at FIU to augment entrepreneurship support already available the university and provide students with skills, knowledge, and guidance to transform ideas into companies.
Entrepreneurship programs ranked among top 50.
The graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs at FIU, which include programs at FIU Business, have again been ranked among the top 50 entrepreneurship programs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.
Business and cultural immersion for U.S. faculty to Thailand.
Presented in partnership with the Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center, Experiential Immersion by Deepak Ohri included business, culture and luxury experiences. A total of 15 professors, from FIU Business and other U.S. universities participated in the program.
Fast-paced evolution in Miami’s real estate landscape continues, FIU conference reveals
Evolution has been key in Miami’s economic history - from tourism to financial center for Latin America to high-profile hub for financial and tech companies. Today, it’s the evolution of the real estate profile that has a starring role.
REact 2022: An inside look at trends revolutionizing South Florida real estate.
Amid South Florida’s skyrocketing real estate market and growing economy – driven by crypto, tech and finance – the Hollo School of Real Estate at FIU Business will present the REact 2022 Real Estate Conference on Nov. 4.
How to spot market shifts and react in a fast-changing world
The pace of change in the marketplace can be downright overwhelming. We’re talking technological changes disrupting industries, economic highs and lows and ever-rising customer expectations.
Power Up 2022 puts the focus on flexibility, agility and individuality.
The words resonated at the 2022 Power Up Women’s Leadership Conference – evolve, not fail, learn, drive, resilience. Women entrepreneurs and other professionals shared stories of the roads, and challenges, which have led to their success.
Hiring culturally similar directors could negatively impact board performance, new research finds.
Company executives looking for a foreign director must pay attention to the implicit bias that leads to the hiring of a culturally similar director, who may share characteristics including language, religion or heritage, new research from Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) shows.
Tech innovation is already working to facilitate elderly care and wellness say FIU Business experts.
Innovation in healthcare can provide solutions to help aging populations live a healthier and happier life. Advances can help facilitate care coordination, medication adherence, remote patient monitoring and access to healthcare.
Beta Alpha Psi scores the “Gold” again.
The FIU chapter of Beta Alpha Psi was awarded Gold Chapter Status at the society’s annual conference, the first one in person in two years. The recognition put the FIU chapter in 2022’s elite group of five, three of them in the U.S., out of a total of approximately 350 worldwide.
Eight New Faculty Members Across Four Departments for Fall 2022
FIU Business welcomes eight new faculty members across four department for fall 2022.
Undergraduate International Business Program Ranked No. 2 by U.S. News
The undergraduate international business program at FIU Business has been ranked No. 2 by U.S. News & World Report in the latest rankings, released September 12, 2022.
Power Up 2022: Shifting Gears.
Flexibility, agility and individuality are some of the key words in today’s ever-changing business landscape for women entrepreneurs and other professionals.
Heiga Studios finds the formula for success as a one-stop-shop for recording artists and companies
The story of Heiga Studios started in a garage, back in Malury Imbernon’s home country of Venezuela in 1998. After high school, Imbernon went to a recording school and after an internship at a large recording studio there she started her company in her home.
Alumnus wins pitch competition with food smart locker company
As consumers quest for convenience to enjoy a good meal at home and many restaurants struggle to improve their online-driven delivery and take-out services, a new tech venture, co-founded by an FIU Business alumnus, aims to streamline the process.
$300,000 gift from KPMG will provide scholarships for underrepresented FIU accounting students.
Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) has received a $300,000 gift from KPMG to provide scholarships for underrepresented students in the FIU Business Master of Accounting (MAcc) program.
Webinar looks at remote Latin American healthcare, reveals progress and perils.
In a recent webinar hosted by the FIU College of Business, eight experts gave a broad overview of how Latin America's healthcare providers use remote access to connect with patients, and how to scale and expand that option moving forward.
A new generation of small businesses was born during Covid. Here’s what they’re like.
The next generation of small and medium-sized businesses is here, and they are on the rise. Riding on the back of the 2020 work-from-home revolution, digital acceleration, and the great resignation, we saw a new type of founder (and a new type of SMB) rise from the ashes.
FSBDC at FIU helped launch 114 small businesses and secure $117 million in investments, making it the 2022 Center of the Year.
The Florida Small Business Development Center at FIU Business (FSBDC) has been recognized as the Florida SBDC Network Center of the Year for 2022.
Faculty and students honored at Hollo School of Real Estate graduation dinner.
The recent Master of Science in International Real Estate graduation dinner highlighted the merit of Hollo School of Real Estate professors and students for their dedication and work.
FIU Business in spotlight as host institution for one of the world’s most important conferences on international business.
FIU Business was in the spotlight before the world’s leading scholars in international business in July 2022. The college served as the local host institution for the 2022 Annual Meeting of the Academy of International Business (AIB).
FIU Business luxury leaders recognized for their work in the hospitality industry.
The International Hospitality Institute recognized two FIU Business luxury experts in its 2022 Top 100 Most Powerful People in Hospitality list, recognizing them as change-makers and influencers.
3 models of entrepreneurship: Why Unicorn-Builders do better than Unicorn-Starters
The conventional wisdom is that there are two kinds of entrepreneurs: Small-Midsized Business Owners (SMB) and Unicorn-Starters (U-Starters). However, there is a third, and mostly unpublicized, kind of entrepreneur – the Unicorn-Builders.
How to build a marketing mindset for success
The world of marketing is always changing, says Orlando Espinosa, of Emineo Media. As buyer expectations shift while technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, marketing cannot stand still. Yet, he says, marketing is often not top of mind for growing small businesses.
FIU Business hosts world’s premier international business conference July 5 – 9
The Academy of International Business (AIB) Annual Meeting will be held July 5-9 at the InterContinental Miami hotel, with FIU Business as the host institution. The theme of the conference is “Beyond Diversity and Inclusion: Equity and Fairness in International Business.”
Newly created executive board at the Pino Center aims to expand business and student connection.
Highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship, directors of the Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center at FIU Business have established an executive board comprised of business and corporate executives.
Even a hurricane that hits far away impacts local housing markets, FIU Business research finds.
While homeowners’ focus on the effects of a hard-hitting storm increased even when the hurricane was far away, the financial impact and their attention to flooding probabilities was short-lived, research from FIU Business shows.
Early-stage food entrepreneurs: apply now for Cultivate Small Business program.
Calling all early-stage entrepreneurs running woman-, immigrant- or minority-owned food businesses: Are you hungry for knowledge, funding and individual coaching to help you build and grow your business?
William Hardin to lead FIU Business.
William Hardin has been named dean of FIU Business. He has served as interim dean since May 2021 and is Ryder Eminent Scholar Chair and Research Fellow in the Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate.
Team FIU sweeps awards at IB Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition.
A team of FIU Business students took first place in all three presentation categories at the virtual International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition, hosted by Loyola Marymount University, from April 6 through 8.
FIU strengthens international business education with grant renewal from U.S. Department of Education.
The U.S. Department of Education has renewed Florida International University’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) grant. Increased to $1.33 million, the grant will have a total impact of nearly $2.7 million with matching funds.
FSBDC at FIU Business partners with City of North Miami Beach to offer no-cost consulting for local businesses.
FSBDC at FIU Business (FSBDC), has partnered with the City of North Miami Beach and its Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide confidential, free consulting to small businesses in its three major commercial districts.
Closing the gender gap in STEM fields: ATOM Pink Tank
Why is it that STEM fields, particularly engineering and computer science, are dominated by men? What concrete steps can be taken to encourage women to pursue and enter STEM fields, pushing away roadblocks whenever possible?
Commercial real estate landscape remains in flux, expert tells real estate students.
An unstable economy and its impact on commercial real estate continues to make institutional investors nervous, South Florida innovator Stephen Bittel shared recently with FIU Business real estate students.
FIU Business graduates recognized at commencement ceremonies for overcoming adversity, achieving success.
Two FIU Business students were recognized as Real Triumphs Graduates for their success in overcoming obstacles and achieving admirable goals at Florida International University’s spring 2022 commencement ceremonies, taking place on April 30.
What makes your company investable by equity investors?
Is your company appropriate for venture capital investors? Ricardo Weisz, a Florida SBDC at FIU consultant, knows a thing or two about this topic. He’s been a business operator multiple times and has invested in dozens of startup companies over the years.
FIU Business real estate students triumph in prestigious 2022 ARGUS University Challenge.
A team of FIU Business Hollo School of Real Estate students placed first in the U.S., and third out of a worldwide field of 33, in the 2022 ARGUS University Challenge, a business case competition drawing the best and brightest young minds in the field.
Understanding the emotional connection of luxury branding, through first-hand experience.
As Sabaa Tovar toured the hallways of the exclusive Montage Laguna Beach resort in California, she became aware of a unique scent emanating through the air. When she peeked inside one of the ultra-luxurious suites and felt the bedding, she swooned.
Cybersecurity Strategy Challenge: connecting FIU Business tech talent to an exploding profession.
FIU Business' ATOM Think Tank presented its inaugural Cybersecurity Strategy Challenge in the fall of 2021. It is one of several initiatives at the college, introduced to develop the talent pool in this exploding field.
Virtual Bilingual Sales Competition brings real triumphs.
The event, hosted by the FIU Global Sales Program and held March 16-18, marked the second year the competition was held virtually.
Blending work/life in luxury: a new mix of spas and screens in real estate development.
As employers attempt to lure workers back to the office, some returnees may find that rows of cubicles have been replaced by comfy couches and private meeting spaces – and a favorite brand of soda could be sitting next to freshly-baked donuts in the break room.
Overusing email for certain conversations affects later performance, FIU Business research finds.
Is your day a nonstop cycle of email, instant messaging, and other text-based communication? New research from FIU Business shows that if you’re looking to stay sharp throughout the day, you might want to take your fingers off the keyboard for a bit.
FIU Business presentation on innovation focuses on world’s No. 2 most valuable soccer team.
At Real Madrid, the No. 2 most valuable soccer team in the world, innovation is leading a transformation beyond the fútbol stadium. Its tech-intensive Real Madrid Next program, which aims to drive the advancement of the sports industry on a global scale, is gaining ground.
FIU Business Online MBA Program Ranked No. 10 in the World
The QS World University Rankings place the Professional MBA Online program at FIU Business at No. 10 in the world for the second consecutive year. The 2022 QS Online MBA Rankings, released on March 9, are based on such factors as academic reputation, quality and diversity of enrolled students, reputation among employers and the class experience.
FIU Business panel showcases an innovative entrepreneurial solution to big energy demands.
The intersection of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC) can help address the challenges now facing intensive computing, which requires significant amounts of processing power, in an environmentally friendly and hyper-efficient manner.
A professional development trip to India yields rewards amidst challenges.
The Professional Development in International Business trip is geared toward teaching American academics about India so they can bring experiences back to their students and colleagues, as well as launch research projects.
First Horizon Foundation establishes scholarship for first generation students.
First Horizon Foundation has committed $35,000 to FIU Business to establish a scholarship for students who are the first generation in their family pursuing a college degree.
FIU Business brings insights, strategies to hundreds of viewers in great resignation panel.
Top leaders in their industries joined Marc Weinstein and Interim Dean William Hardin for the hour-long webinar titled “The Great Resignation or the Great Re-Negotiation,” part of the Chapman Graduate School’s ongoing Is my mic on?
The Kemper Foundation creates scholarship and faculty support at FIU Business.
As part of its ongoing efforts to develop the next generation of leaders, The Kemper Foundation has donated $130,000 to FIU Business. The gift will fund the Kemper Scholars Program...
FIU Business online programs ranked among nation’s best by U.S. News
The online undergraduate and graduate programs at FIU Business have once again been ranked among the top programs in nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Helping to build a lifeline to a better future, FIU Business professor works with Afghan refugees in Greece
What drives people to leave their homes, their families, their culture, and confront the struggles of immigration?
Business classmates work together, learning teamwork as they fund a “wish”
Students in a class taught by Donald Roomes, an FIU Business teaching professor of international business, has raised over $5,000 for the Make-A-Wish foundation.
FIU Business alumnus finds niche, wins top prize with Lien Library
Growing up in Haiti, Macdeur Alabre (MBA ’21 BBA ’19) – known to most as “Mac” – was pretty sure he would be a doctor. After all, law or medicine were family traditions. But then the entrepreneurial bug found him after a 2016 move to South Florida.
High school students prepare for college with a customized visit to FIU Business
Students from five Miami-Dade County public high schools received a firsthand look at the process of admissions and financial resources as part of the FIU Business College and Career Readiness initiative.
Paving the way to academic wellness and career success
As high school graduations near and students begin to face the challenges of applying for college, budgeting money and paying for their education, FIU Business and the Truist Foundation presented the “I am C2” College & Career Ready Conference.
FIU entrepreneurship programs ranked among the best
The graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs at FIU, which include programs at FIU Business, have been ranked among the top 50 entrepreneurship programs in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe.
When should you buy your holiday gifts? A supply chain expert has advice
Shoppers should take a special strategic approach in 2021, says College of Business logistics guru Craig Austin.
Global executive brings a new perspective on entrepreneurial thinking to FIU Business
Deepak Ohri leads one of the world’s most admired luxury brands by marshalling his team to push boundaries.
FIU receives $2.5 million SBA grant to help local businesses
Florida International University has received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Community Navigator Pilot Program.
FIU Business is the clear leader in the world for real estate research
FIU Business has been ranked No. 1 in the world for real estate research productivity by the Journal of Real Estate Literature.
Florida SBDC at FIU tops $300 million in capital assistance to local small businesses and startups
Over the past 18 months the Florida SBDC at FIU Business (FSBDC) has helped more than 3,000 local businesses in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties survive the COVID-19 pandemic and continue on the path to growth.
FIU Business launches Luxury Incubator MBA Project
Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) has introduced a Luxury Incubator MBA Project course that will teach the marketing of luxury products.
FIU Business Real Estate Conference Brings Networking, Thought Leadership to Miami’s “Hot” Market
Newcomers have descended on South Florida, snapping up housing and commercial space at unprecedented speed. The build-to-rent market is on fire. Inventory is low, and land prices are sky high.
Inaugural DBA Class Celebrates Significant Achievement
Amidst hundreds of proud FIU Business graduates this summer, there were nearly two dozen who made history. The inaugural class of Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) students donned their robes and hoods, crossed the stage and received their degrees in early August.
The Grant Cardone Foundation Scholarship brings opportunity to first generation students
Entrepreneur Grant Cardone has created a scholarship for First Generation FIU Business students, and its impact will be tripled by Florida’s unique scholarship funding program.
Florida International Ranked No. 2 for International Business for Third Consecutive Year
The undergraduate international business program at FIU Business has been ranked No. 2 in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report in its annual Best College’s report, released September 13.
Building a career in sports management: the power of education and connections
From his Venezuelan childhood through his high school days in Broward County, Rafael Cabrera was a passionate sports fan. In college, he turned his passion into a career.
How to rock the semester, get back to in-person routines
Angela Bullard-Thomas, associate director of the Office of Academic Advising at the College of Business, shares her top tips for how students can triumph this fall.
FIU Business launches MBA in Business Analytics
FIU Business will introduce an MBA in Business Analytics program, incorporating data analysis and information technology into a comprehensive MBA curriculum.
FIU Business professor wins award at prestigious international case writing competition
David Wernick, teaching professor of international business, and FIU Business doctoral student Siddharth Upadhyay have won third place in a new international case writing competition focused on creating more opportunities for students to study diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues.
FIU Hollo School graduation dinner celebrates mentorship, community – and a donor’s generosity
Real estate executive Adam Tiktin started his first business with the help of his grandparents, who lent him $10,000. When he later moved to Miami to get into real estate after 9/11, it was Tiktin’s grandfather who cheered him on through tough times.
FIU Business receives $150,000 gift to expand supply chain management initiatives
FIU Business has received a $150,000 gift from freight payment platform PayCargo to support logistics and supply chain management programs, expanding its focus on the air cargo sector.
The CIBER South Korea experience: FIU Business helps lead faculty on a virtual visit, with help from corporate leaders, a K-pop star, Choco Pie and more
Driven by its mission of bringing business and cultural awareness to U.S. educators in spite of the challenges of the pandemic...
“Power Up: Survive and Thrive” spotlights women’s leadership lessons in pandemic times and beyond
The effects of COVID-19 have been felt throughout hospitality industry. To address these challenges, this summer’s Power Up Women’s Leadership Conference focused on surviving and thriving through the pandemic and whatever new normal comes next.
AIB recognizes FIU Business alumnus as International Executive of the Year
Eduardo del Riego (BBA ’82), CEO of PayCargo, received the International Executive of the Year Award from the Academy of International Business (AIB) fellows.
Women on corporate boards add innovative strategies, FIU Business research finds
While women’s presence in corporate boardrooms has increased slowly, many are bringing innovation to firms’ business strategy and allocation of resources, looking at things differently and showing a willingness to take risks, new research from FIU Business reveals.
Helping from afar: FIU’s International Business Honors Society expands its humanitarian work in India during COVID-19 pandemic
On June 2, 2021, the Namaste Miami Indian Cuisine restaurant in Coral Gables was filled with FIU students, faculty and alumni.
Tropical Storm Elsa update: FIU libraries will close at 6 p.m. Sunday as a precaution
At FIU, we continue to monitor Tropical Storm Elsa, which was downgraded from hurricane status this morning. The university’s emergency operations center remains activated.
FIU Business appoints Mark Myring Director of the School of Accounting
Mark Myring has joined Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) as director of the School of Accounting.
FIU-led hurricane loss model recertified by the State of Florida
The FIU-led Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model (FPHLM) was recertified by the State of Florida for the next two years. The $960,000 grant pays to update and run the existing program.
Looking for a different kind of accounting career? This FIU Business alumnus is building the “Uber of Accounting”
Back in 2015, Richard Laviña (MAcc ‘13) was rising through the ranks at accounting giant PwC. He was offered a job at the firm’s national headquarters in New Jersey...
Claudia Prado: business education, gratitude fosters a drive to “give back” at Univision
The day Claudia Prado (MBA ’19, BBA ’16) started college was the same day she began her career at Univision – a career that’s lasted nearly a decade.
Setting a restaurant up for success post COVID-19 can be easy with some fundamental steps, SBDC panelists say
In the COVID-19 pandemic, every business adopted a new way of functioning and a new set of norms. The restaurant business was severely impacted. But now, many restaurants are following a fundamental plan to maximize success.
FIU Business graduate students branch out into sports management with Real Madrid’s Graduate School
FIU Business and Real Madrid Graduate School – Universidad Europea (EURM UE) launched their Professional MBA Online in Sports Management program in March...
$5.7 billion moved out of Northern Triangle countries by illicit financial flows in international trade, FIU Business research finds
Mispriced trade was a key driver of the $5.7 billion moved to the U.S. from the combined economies of Northern Triangle – El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras –...
FIU Business MBA program ranked No. 14 in the U.S.
The leading Latin American business magazine América Economía has ranked the International MBA program at FIU Business at No. 14 in the U.S. in its May/June 2021 issue.
Keep your customers engaged and you’ll reap rewards, FSBDC panelists say
To find a new customer, it takes time, effort and money – all in short supply for most small businesses.
Apps, technology innovations win top honors at Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition’s FIU Track
Now in its 20th year as South Florida’s signature entrepreneurship outreach competition, the Miami Herald Startup Pitch Competition named two FIU Business alumni entries and a student team as winners in its FIU Track.
Florida SBDC at FIU Business posts record level of assistance for small businesses to recover and thrive
The Florida SBDC at FIU Business (FSBDC) has increased its support to the small business community in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties...
How do you step up your startup? Start here
“Entrepreneurship — it’s not for everybody. You have to be able to weather uncertainties, and you have to fail your way to the top.”
William Hardin appointed interim dean of FIU Business
William Hardin has been named interim dean of FIU Business, effective May 8, 2021. He takes the position after the college’s dean, Joanne Li, was appointed as the next chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
FIU Business celebrates 2020 and 2021 graduates at in-person commencement ceremonies
Marking graduation with its first in-person commencement ceremonies since December 2019, FIU Business students joined their FIU peers to celebrate their achievements.
FIU Business launches Global Business Forum virtual series
A leader in global business education, FIU Business has launched the Global Business Forum, a series of online conversations with prominent business leaders and scholars.
The Pink Tank: Launching A New Chapter for Women Tech Talent at FIU
To increase the number of women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, FIU Business has launched the Pink Tank...
FIU Business Online MBA program ranked No. 10 in the world
The Professional MBA Online program at FIU Business is ranked No. 10 in the world in the 2021 QS Online MBA Rankings, released April 21.
FIU Business student leader David Garcia honored with FIU Outstanding Senior Leadership Award
David Garcia, who serves as president of the FIU Business Beta Gamma Sigma chapter (BGS) and Dean’s Student Advisory Board, has received FIU’s Outstanding Senior Award for 2021.
Students overcome pandemic’s challenges to grant a “Wish” – and learn a lesson
In a year marked by isolation and crisis, a class taught by Donald Roomes, an FIU Business teaching professor of international business...
Bilingual Sales Competition increases international participation and FIU Business students win big
FIU Business’ 2021 Global Bilingual Sales Competition attracted participants from a record 20 universities, including those in Mexico, Spain, Peru and Puerto Rico
Logistics firm WTDC hires seven FIU Business interns
When junior Kristina Khudiakova isn’t learning international business theory in class, she is putting it into practice as a digital marketing intern at WTDC...
FIU center creates a passage to India, virtually
Since 2008, FIU’s Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) has sponsored a trip to India...
FIU Business International MBA program ranked No. 3 in nation by U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report has ranked the FIU Business International MBA Program at No. 3 in the U.S.
BankUnited iCare Scholarship targets students engaged in diversity
In the summer of 2020, BankUnited launched its iCARETM program.
Power Up 2021: Reinvent Yourself
With an eye toward the importance of career reinvention, the FIU Business 2021 Power Up Women’s Leadership Summit encouraged participants to “flip the switch.”
The realism of a case study is critical for students entering the healthcare marketplace
Preparing students for leadership in healthcare management requires connecting classroom theory with real-world practice.
Altria grant establishes FIU Business program to promote diversity and inclusion
As part of its ongoing effort to combat structural racism, FIU Business has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Altria to establish a unique multi-platform program designed to train more inclusive leaders and further the goals of diversity and justice.
Shanequa Fleming, CEO of Culture Accelerators, Shares Insights on Leadership in the Post-Pandemic World
As organizations reimagine the future and redesign business models, leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic doesn’t look all that different from leadership during times of normalcy...
Town Hall brings FIU Business faculty and staff together to discuss student engagement during the pandemic and upcoming plans
As part of their efforts to guide students’ safe return to in-person classes, FIU Business faculty and staff gathered February 16 to review the impact of the past year of remote and hybrid learning and...
FIU Business receives $1.7 million grant to expand financial literacy program
FIU Business has received a $1.7 million grant from the Truist Foundation to expand the reach of a high school financial literacy program, delivered through the Truist FIU Financial Wellness Clinic, to school systems across the U.S.
New FIU book shows how America’s best entrepreneurs financed venture launches without venture capital
Starting a new business venture is among the most popular goals of the new year. Yet many potential founders quickly hit the wall, deterred by the slim prospect of finding venture capital (VC) to finance their endeavor.
FIU Online Business Programs Ranked Among Nation's Best
The online business programs at FIU Business have been recognized among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its annual rankings of online business programs, released Jan. 26.
FIU Business and Real Madrid Graduate School launch Professional MBA Online specializing in sports management
FIU Business has introduced a Professional MBA Online in Sports Management developed in partnership with Real Madrid Graduate School – Universidad Europea (EURM UE).
Lessons from COVID-19: a changing mission, FIU Business dean Joanne Li tells EFMD Global Network conference participants
FIU Business dean Joanne Li urged educators and university leaders at the EFMD Global Network Americas Annual Conference to make the pandemic’s impact an opportunity to move higher education forward.
