Rio de Janeiro. Buenos Aires. Santiago. While the itinerary may at first read like a grand vacation tour of South America, the professors traveling in May on this year’s 15th Annual Faculty Development in International Business Mercosur Program came home with more than souvenirs. They also gained valuable insight into the social, political, economic and […]
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Two cities provide multiple experiences during short-term study abroad.
For Issam Skalli, a seasoned European traveler, a study abroad program to Munich and Paris was still “eye opening.” Moroccan-born Skalli, a senior majoring in management and international business in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU), has already been to Belgium, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland with family and […]
FIU contingent hears Madeleine Albright speak in Miami.
Thanks to the generosity of the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Florida International University (FIU), five representatives from the College of Business Administration were able to attend the Miami Leadership Roundtable, presented by Miami Dade College and featuring Madeleine Albright. Albright, the first woman secretary of state—the highest governmental position held […]
Faculty Development in International Business to India resonates for participants.
Despite the impact of the global economic slowdown, the economy of India is outpacing many other countries. That’s just one aspect of the country that makes it a fascinating and essential place for business faculty to experience firsthand. Since 2008, the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at Florida International University (FIU) has […]
Sub-Saharan Africa trip overwhelms faculty member.
“I was absolutely transformed, professionally and personally, by what I learned in Africa.” That’s how Doreen Gooden, who teaches management and international business in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU), describes a life-changing trip she feels privileged to have made. In May 2010, Gooden was among 30 people who traveled to […]
FIU-CIBER receives major funding renewal.
The first Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) in Florida was one of 33 U.S. CIBERs to receive a major grant from the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Established in 1995, the Florida International University (FIU) CIBER received the largest grant of those awarded to Florida’s three CIBERs. “We were ecstatic when we […]
Professors get up-close look at South American businesses, economy and culture.
Classroom teaching comes alive when a professor has rich experiences and insight to share with students. Fifteen professors from business schools across the country greatly expanded their understanding of South America’s economy and culture during the 14th Annual Faculty Development in International Business Mercosur Program. “This was a fantastic trip, a chance to talk with […]
Business students increase global perspective during trip to London, Paris.
When Florida International University (FIU) student Joseph Iglesias was atop the London Eye, the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, he got quite a different view of the city. When he participated in the business learning opportunities during the trip abroad, Iglesias benefited from yet another new perspective. “I learned so much about international business, with […]
Realities of Dubai surprise FIU students.
Where can you ski, dine in the desert and view the world’s tallest building? Dubai, of course. For 28 students, all but four of them undergraduate business majors in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU), a ten-day study abroad program to Dubai proved to be a revelation. “Dubai is as diverse […]
Employee Service and Recognition Awards Ceremony honors dozens.
Approximately 500 people attended the most recent Employee Service and Recognition Awards Ceremony, during which Mark Rosenberg, president of Florida International University (FIU), traced the history of the university by focusing on milestone events in increments of five years, matched to the equivalent years of service of those being honored. The theme of the event, […]