Article Archive for July 2009
Research underpins practical program dedicated to the leadership development of women executives.
Hillary Clinton. Janet Napolitano. Kathleen Sibelius. Nancy Pelosi.
As these high-profile women—along with many others achieving stature in traditionally male-dominated fields—demonstrate different leadership skills and styles, the Center for Leadership (CFL) in the College of Business …
Health care reform presents challenges, offers opportunities to local business.
Small business owner Basil Bernard (EMBA ’05), president of Apricot Office Supplies & Furniture Inc./Office Furniture USA, wants to attract the best possible employees and knows that “garnering good talent means meeting their expectation that …
IMBA Study Abroad: First week in China!
We arrived in Qingdao after a three-hour flight from Hong Kong on a cool airline called Dragonair. Their seats are upholstered in blue leopard skin, which I found hilarious, and the service is phenomenal.
As soon …
Students cruise to international business understanding.
On land and sea, 41 students from the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) experienced the business and cultural environments of Rome, Sicily, Athens, Ephesus and Crete . . . while continuing …
CIBER awards grants to 11 faculty members for international business research.
From exploring a virtual Cuba world to examining the impact of language in advertising to bilingual Hispanics, members of the faculty of the College of Business Administration tackle research projects that help Florida …
Center for Leadership joins College of Business Administration.
On July 1, 2009, the Center for Leadership at Florida International University (FIU) found a new home: within the College of Business Administration’s building complex.
It’s a perfect fit. Just as management forms a …
Executive MBA students from Jamaica complete Miami residency.
As part of the curriculum of the Executive MBA-Jamaica program (EMBA Jamaica), offered by College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) and delivered in Kingston at University College of the Caribbean (UCC), students …
College of Business Administration’s online BBA degree named 11th on list of affordable, regionally accredited programs nationwide.
GetEducated.com awarded the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) an 11th place and a “Best Buy” designation for its online Bachelor of Business Administration. The position was based on a …
Undergraduate student reels in Marlin internship.
Ask most young kids what they want to do when they grow up and you’ll likely hear options such as astronaut, doctor, lawyer or teacher. Not Christy Martinez.
“I have always wanted to work for the …
Learning continues for student during BBA+ Weekend graduation.
When Russian-born Svetlana Itlyasheva (BBA ’09) saw her name on the program for the recent dinner for the 25th group of BBA+ Weekend graduates, she was confused. Although she is fluent in English, there was …
Master of International Business graduate becomes first to pursue second degree in Spain.
Through the College of Business Administration’s Dual Degree program, students receive an MBA from their “home” business school and a Master of International Business (MIB) degree from Florida International University (FIU)’s Chapman School.
In a second, …
Low-cost health plan available to Miami-Dade residents.
Miami-Dade residents who don’t have health insurance can sign up for a new plan aimed at helping the estimated 600,000 uninsured in the county.
Called Miami-Dade Blue, the program went into effect July 1. It’s a …
Business school ramps up paperless initiative.
Whether the issue centers on reducing costs or dealing with increasing demand for limited storage space, the effort to create a paperless environment provides a solution. The College of Business Administration embarked on such …
Students distinguish themselves at national leadership event.
Eleven students from the College of Business Administration participated in competitions at Phi Beta Lambda’s (PBL) National Leadership Conference, “Get the Edge,” attended by more than 1,700 college students from across the country. Jose Betancourt, …
