Articles tagged with: College of Business Administration
State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, June 13-17, 2011
Dow and S&P Enter Seventh Consecutive Week Of Losses
In the midst of high U.S. unemployment, pessimism over the U.S. economy, and worries of the possibility of Greece defaulting on its government debt, the DJIA and …
Current and future accountants celebrate accomplishments.
Almost 200 people, about half of them from area accounting firms and companies, enjoyed the festivities at the Second Annual School of Accounting Awards Banquet, held April 30, 2011 at the Doral Golf Resort & …
Restaurant owner gives half his business to employees
For Francis Marincola, giving part of his business to four of his long-term employees is the path to success.
The 72-year-old only needs to spend about 10 hours a week at his Delray Beach Italian restaurant, …
The impact of South Florida's global impact expands
South Florida’s global impact expands
Since the days of Ponce de Leon, South Florida’s economy has largely hinged on geography.
Beaches, warm winter temps, proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America continue to be critical factors. But …
Lasting, positive changes made possible through "Women on the Move."
“I was thoroughly impressed with how the ‘Women on the Move’ program helped me better understand my strengths, make positive changes and develop an on-going strategy for my business,” said Maria Elena Aitken, one of …
Decline in South Florida homes for sale giving sellers an edge
South Florida home sellers are enjoying more power than they’ve had in several years: There are fewer houses for sale and buyers are hungrier.
“I was surprised — nicely surprised,” said Renata Wozniak, who had four …
MSMIS students create public health dashboards.
When Monica Chiarini Tremblay gave an assignment this spring to her health informatics class in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU), her instructions were vague—on purpose.
The students, all working on …
Harvard professors and local leaders brainstorm about creating out-of-the-box thinking in local organizations.
Harvard-led symposium stresses the importance of innovation.
Harvard University professors and South Florida leaders brainstormed about creating out-of-the-box thinking in local organizations.
Seeking to spur innovation in social and business institutions, Harvard University brought together South Florida …
ASTAR’s John Dasburg heads up Entrepreneurship Week for International MBA students.
“By far, it was the most productive week I’ve ever experienced,” said Summia Chaudhry, a student in the International MBA (IMBA) program at Florida International University (FIU). “We received advice from an amazing lineup of …
Albert Morrison Jr. honored at event and through new scholarship.
Albert Morrison Jr., founder of the accounting firm Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra and its chairman beginning in 1971, was always a good friend to Florida International University (FIU) and its College of Business Administration, …
State Farm Financial Literacy Lab Weekly Market Wrap Up, June 6 -11, 2011
World Remains Divided Over Next IMF Chief
Ever since the resignation of Dominique Strauss-Kahn as IMF chief, there has been great debate as to who should be his successor. The lack of world consensus over who …
Alumnus’s business in Istanbul makes for a “Whopper” of a success story.
When planning summer travel, members of the Florida International University (FIU) community should know they can have a free hamburger in Istanbul.
“For FIU people, burgers are on me,” Oguz Aklar (MIB ’02) said.
Aklar owns a …
Big real estate discounts expected this summer
Home prices are already a third off their highs, but this summer could bring the real discounts. Buyers are still cautious, and anxious sellers will have to price aggressively to get them off the fence. …
The hospital of tomorrow comes alive at educational forum.
Looking toward the future constitutes a wise practice for any business sector. For healthcare, it’s critical.
On May 5, 2011, industry leaders gathered for “Healthcare Facility of the Future,” a South Florida Healthcare Executive Forum educational …
