“In a highly competitive global environment, all students need a competitive edge in the international marketplace,” said Jerry Haar, associate dean for international affairs and projects, and professor, Department of Management and International Business. “We know that our marketing graduates face fierce competition for jobs—as well as having a wide variety of career options that […]
Author: Beverly Z. Welber
Accounting expert offers ways to turn struggling dairy industry into cash cow.
Facing depressed prices over the last three years, the dairy farm business in Honduras finds itself imperiled. “Unless they determine an alternative that could be profitable enough for them to remain in the dairy business, farmers may have to abandon the market in a few years,” said Carmen Algeciras (MIB ’03, BA ’01), former director, […]
Alumna Profile: Amy Wagner (MBA ’89, BA ’87)
Alumna Profile: Amy Wagner (MBA ’89, BA ’87) Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Global Communications Burger King Holdings, Inc. As part of the third freshman class at Florida International University (FIU), Amy Wagner (MBA ’89, BA ’87), senior vice president, investor relations and global communications, Burger King Holdings, Inc., remembers when the campus included […]
Alumni Notes
Ocean Bank has promoted Janet Pujol-Pijuan (BBA ’01) to senior vice president and head of credit administration. She will be responsible for all operational and reporting functions of the credit area, including changes to loan policies and procedures and credit quality assurance. Ana Sanso-Hill (MST ’03, BBA ’99) has joined CBIZ MHM and Mayer Hoffman […]
Silver Pride induction brings alumni back to campus.
Alumnus Donald Connor and his wife Olga point out their star on the Wall of Stars during a tour of the new College of Business Administration building complex. On November 8, 2008, 38 alumni representing the classes of 1972-1983 were inducted into the Silver Pride. More than 100 Florida International University (FIU) alumni celebrated their […]
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Manuel Dieguez The College of Business Administration is raising money to endow the following scholarships: Manuel Dieguez Student Support Endowment The School of Accounting has established the Manuel Dieguez Student Support Endowment Fund in honor of his 32 years of service. As a CPA himself, Manuel Dieguez has been committed to assuring that students have […]
Using Career Management Services (CMS) helps students maximize value of career fairs.
Using Career Management Services (CMS) helps students maximize value of career fairs. Featuring Johann Cabrera – Kunhardt, Student, BBA Program (Finance). [flv:http://business.fiu.edu/newsletters/BizBuzz/v05n05/johann2.flv 500 334]
Student Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting's (ALPFA) chapter continues to excel.
Student Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting’s (ALPFA) chapter continues to excel. Featuring Katherine Leal, Accounting Analyst, Magna Consult, Student Chapter President ALPFA Miami. [flv:http://business.fiu.edu/newsletters/BizBuzz/v05n05/katherine2.flv 500 334]
Master of Science in International Real Estate (MSIRE) gives graduates tools to succeed in challenging times.
Master of Science in International Real Estate (MSIRE) gives graduates tools to succeed in challenging times. Featuring Jeb Bush Jr., Commercial Real Estate Services, Fairchild partners. [flv:http://business.fiu.edu/newsletters/BizBuzz/v05n05/jeb2.flv 500 334]
Faculty members contribute at leading international business and management conference.
The prospect of four days in Milan, Italy, would entice travelers of all sorts. For scholars in the areas of international business and management, the lure was even greater when the Academy of International Business (AIB) held its 2008 annual meeting there during the summer. Considered the premier opportunity for scholars in the field to […]