Innovation in Emerging Markets

Professor Jerry Haar presents “Innovation in Emerging Markets” at Books & Books on October 20.

“Innovation – whether it’s high-tech, low-tech or no tech – is really sweeping the emerging markets,” said Jerry Haar, clinical professor in the Department of Management & International Business in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU). In his newly-released book, Innovation in Emerging Markets, Haar and co-author Ricardo Ernst discuss the forces […]

Employee-driven campaign at Kaufman Rossin results in $100,000 gift to School of Accounting.

Employee-driven campaign at Kaufman Rossin results in $100,000 gift to School of Accounting.

Incredible results happen when those who have “made it” help those who are starting out. The employees at Kaufman Rossin, one of Florida’s largest independent accounting firms, and the firm itself pledged $100,000 to the School of Accounting and the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU). A 2008 campaign at the firm raised […]

More professionals step forward to mentor FIU business students.

More professionals step forward to mentor FIU business students.

The number of mentors for students in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) grew by almost 20 percent for the 2016-17 academic year, as more professionals stepped forward to help students prepare for the business world. Jose Aldrich, acting dean of the college, shared this information as he welcomed mentors and students […]

FIU College of Business Gradiuates

College of Business awards more than 1,000 degrees at FIU commencement.

Cheers of joy — and tears of pride — were part of the summer commencement ceremonies as diplomas were awarded at Florida International University (FIU), including 1,017 degrees for students of the College of Business. President Mark B. Rosenberg welcomed the graduates and proud families and friends to ceremonies held Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at […]

From left to right: Ashley Pozo (5th place Community Service Project), Jesus Mendez (5th place Hospitality Management), Karina Hleuka (7th place Help Desk), Carolina Chavez (5th place Sales Presentation), Albert Amaya (3rd place Future Business Executive, 5th place Community Service Project and elected National President), Elizabeth Alvarez (appointed National Parliamentarian), Michael Angrand (5th place Hospitality Management) , Lai Eng and Alexander Alonso (5th place Hospitality Management).

FIU Business student elected national president of Phi Beta Lambda at conference.

Albert Amaya, a human resource management major at Florida International University (FIU), has been elected as president of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), the largest collegiate business student organization in the world. The announcement was made at the National Leadership Conference for PBL, the collegiate division of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), which was held […]

They did it! Commencement marks achievement of nearly 1,000 College of Business grads.

Years of study, determination and hard work paid off for 987 students in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) when they were awarded degrees at the Spring 2016 Commencement. President Mark B. Rosenberg welcomed the graduates and their proud families and friends to ceremonies held Monday, May 9, 2016, at the FIU […]

Five College of Business students named as “Worlds Ahead” grads.

Five College of Business students named as “Worlds Ahead” grads.

As almost 1,000 students from the College of Business were awarded degrees at the Spring 2016 Commencement ceremonies for Florida International University (FIU) held on May 9, 2016, President Mark B. Rosenberg singled out five students who received the designation of Worlds Ahead graduate. Established in 2010, FIU’s “Worlds Ahead” recognition goes to individuals with […]

FIU’s FBLA-PBL named Florida Chapter of the Year! Members capture state offices, other honors.

FIU’s FBLA-PBL named Florida Chapter of the Year! Members capture state offices, other honors.

Florida International University’s (FIU) chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) was named the Florida Chapter of the Year at the 66th annual Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference held March 17-20, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Fourteen members of the chapter attended the conference. The FIU chapter also captured five first-place […]