Articles tagged with: FIU
The Future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
It’s clear that some type of reform is in the works. But what will this reform look like?
The bad news is that homeownership might be out of reach for some. The good news, however, is …
The perils of overpricing
Here’s a lesson for anyone tempted to get greedy with the listing price of their home.
Building in a big premium, far from guaranteeing a nice gain at the end of the day, instead may be …
What makes an effective leader? Burger King CEO shares his philosophy.
A crowd of more than 145 students, faculty, alumni and representatives of the business community convened at Florida International University (FIU) on October 27, 2011 to hear Bernardo Hees, chief executive officer, Burger King Corporation, …
A year in Nigeria: Sannu da aiki*
*A Hausa phrase translated as ‘well done’ and used as a greeting whenever Nigerians see you working, going to work or coming from work.
As my time in Kaduna, Nigeria goes by and days turn into …
The Growing Tech Scene in South Florida
Florida’s tech and entrepreneurship scene is growing at a fast pace. A large part of this is thanks to our close connection with many companies and tech groups in Latin and South America. I attended …
PhD Pipeline workshop works to increase minority count.
While minorities are nearly a third of the U.S. population, African-Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Americans are estimated to be only four percent of the faculty of business schools nationwide, primarily because minorities do not …
Honor students have “eye-opening” experience at Memphis leadership forum.
With just weeks until his college graduation, the time was ideal for finance major Alejandro J. Medina to contemplate his future. Happily, Medina was one of two students from Beta Gamma Sigma, the student honor …
Deals done, networks forged at FIU’s 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference.
With rising global interest in Latin American ventures, Florida International University’s (FIU) 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference brought together entrepreneurs, investors and service providers in Miami for two days of deal-making, networking and education.
Speakers from …
FBLA-PBL members learn, compete and promote FIU at State Leadership Conference.
The Fall Leadership Conference offered by Florida’s Future Business Leaders-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) on November 4, 2011, had an agenda packed with opportunities and the representatives from the FBLA-PBL chapter at Florida International University (FIU) …
Students gain from international business case competition in Boston.
Four undergraduates from Florida International University (FIU) joined teams from other leading business schools offering international business programs for a case competition November 3-6, 2011. Northeastern University hosted their second annual International Business Case Competition …
“Are You Ready?” College Summit opens doors to the possibilities at FIU.
Things started on a high note for the 350 students from 13 South Florida high schools who arrived at Florida International University (FIU) on October 5th for the recent College Summit—thanks to the welcoming beat …
Alumni Notes: November 2011
Phillip Lyons (BBA ’79) was installed as president of Independent Insurance Agents of South Florida.
Navarro Pharmacy Discount promoted Manuel Leon (BBA ’83) to vice president of wholesale and over-the-counter programs.
The Alder Group promoted Van L. …
Faculty Notes: November 2011
Executive Dean Joyce J. Elam was featured along with nine other deans of business schools in an article titled “Ten on Ten,” which appeared in the November/December issue of BizEd, a publication of AACSB. Her …
Business in Society projects spur commitment to community engagement.
It all adds up.
One program: the Professional BBA in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU). Offered in two versions: Sunrise and Weekend. With a course called Business in Society, required for …
