Another group of “degree-interrupted” adult learners achieve their dream.

The barriers to Claudia Eguiguren going back to college to earn the bachelor’s degree that she started a long time ago were common: two kids, full-time job, busy schedule, lots of responsibilities especially on weekdays. But when Eguiguren discovered the Professional BBA Weekend Program at Florida International University (FIU), all of a sudden, a way […]

Case competition provides forum for graduate students’ innovative thinking.

Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen is known for serving up delicious New Orleans Cajun-style fried chicken. But when it comes to developing a winning business strategy for meeting company growth goals, Popeye’s was in a bit of a pickle. So its marketing team brought its challenges to the recent 2012 Intercollegiate Case Competition held February 9-12, 2012, […]

Green Supply Chain Forum shows how sustainable supply chain management is a great idea—in more ways than one.

Sustainable supply chain management has emerged as a strategic weapon for companies for decreasing costs and adding value to operations while protecting the environment. For the fourth year, the Green Supply Chain Forum at Florida International University (FIU) offered a close look at innovative practices. Key representatives from businesses and industries in South Florida attended […]

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 a management major, taught by Wendy Gelman in PBBA Sunrise and Jose Rocha in PBBA Weekend. One assignment: a […]