FIU Business has teamed up with the nation’s fastest-growing independent publishing house to create FIU Business Press, a unique imprint designed to bring resources for business success to a wide audience. With the college’s Office of Executive Education spearheading the effort, FIU Business Press was created as an imprint of Mango Publishing of Coral Gables. The publishing house, led by […]
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MIS Quarterly editor-in-chief, a member of the FIU Business Dean’s Circle of Distinguished Research Fellows, shares insights on publishing success.
Speaking from his experience as the editor-in-chief of a top journal in the information systems field, Arun Rai, a member of the FIU Business Dean’s Circle of Distinguished Research Fellows, guided FIU Business faculty members and PhD students through the fine points of successfully preparing research for publication. From formulating the correct research problem through […]
Empathy, equity and flexibility: corporate diversity officers share perspectives on working through COVID-19.
To remain successful as the COVID-19 pandemic wages on, organizations must continue to help employees navigate as they blend home and work responsibilities. But with employees facing so many different challenges at the “home office,” how can a company stay sensitive as issues arise? The practice and mindset of diversity and inclusion can hold many […]
Prestigious new recognition for FIU Business’ health informatics and analytics program.
FIU Business has been designated an Approved Education Partner by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), becoming one of only 37 institutions worldwide to receive the prestigious designation. HIMSS awarded the designation for the college’s Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics (MSHIA), a fully-online, 14-month program that prepares healthcare professionals to use health information […]
From decades of FIU Business roots, growing a culture of accounting success.
Members of the leadership team of Coral Gables accounting firm GEMRT share a unique connection: all seven are graduates of FIU Business, some holding multiple degrees from the college. Today, they share a pride in what their FIU experience instilled in them, as well as a passion for client service, and a belief in the […]
FIU Business team selected as finalists at National Black MBA Association Graduate Case Competition.
A team of four MBA students representing FIU Business was chosen as one of seven finalists at the National Black MBA Association’s (NBMBAA) annual Graduate Case Competition, placing among the top tier of 33 distinguished university teams at the virtual event. The 2020 competition required that students analyze a case by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and […]
Continuing a new path: FIU Business Conversations on Race and Equity.
With strong motivation to move toward a more inclusive college environment, the FIU Business Dean’s Student Advisory Board brought together students and faculty for its second “Conversation on Race and Equity” in September. Both students and faculty spoke of the importance of having role models they can relate to, as well as direct contact with […]
Six FIU Business alumni honored as Forty Under 40 outstanding professionals.
Six FIU Business alumni have been recognized among the 2020 South Florida Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Award winners. The annual award recognizes outstanding professionals under the age of 40 based in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties for their leadership, success in business and contributions to their communities. Hundreds of nominations are received annually […]
Sustained excellence in challenging times: FIU Beta Alpha Psi chapter captures eighth Gold Chapter award.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beta Alpha Psi Eta Iota chapter at FIU Business continued its remarkable record of excellence, capturing the organization’s Gold Chapter Status for the eighth consecutive year. The honor was announced at the national Beta Alpha Psi virtual meeting, held on Thursday August 6, 2020 via Zoom. The […]
ALPFA FIU scores a double: national first place wins for student and chapter.
When the pandemic shut down on-campus classes at FIU on March 11, 2020, the president of the FIU chapter of ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals For America), Maria Jose Pineda, looked despairingly at a packed schedule of in-person events, all canceled. But in the space of a few weeks, the ALPFA chapter board recouped, and […]