The catastrophic Gulf of Mexico oil spill from the explosion on the British Petroleum (BP) offshore drilling rig continues to spread. South Florida and the Florida Keys are not yet free from risk, as the region prepares for a worst-case scenario if affected by the leak. To address rising concerns, Florida International University’s (FIU) School […]
Author: Melissa Saegert Elicker
Disney Institute program stresses importance of service quality in healthcare.
Hospitals, clinics, group medical practices, dental practices and freestanding medical care providers share a common goal: distinguishing themselves through the delivery of quality healthcare services. To learn more about how to achieve this objective, nearly 200 healthcare professionals recently gathered at Florida International University (FIU) to attend the Disney Institute’s “Approach to Quality Services for […]
Marketing students walk away winners at AMA International Collegiate Conference.
Once again, College of Business Administration students proved to be a marketing powerhouse, receiving recognition as a “Superior Chapter” at the 32nd annual American Marketing Association (AMA) International Collegiate Conference held recently in New Orleans, Louisiana. More than 1,300 attendees representing more than 300 AMA collegiate chapters participated in the AMA conference. The event provides […]
Event connects students and real estate organization leaders.
Location. Location. Location. In real estate, it’s often said that this is the key to a successful property sale. Students looking to launch a career in real estate might add this mantra for success: Organizations. Organizations. Organizations. To help foster the right connections, the College of Business Administration’s Real Estate Student Association (RESA) recently hosted […]
Students learn to tap into the power of networking.
In this challenging job market, good networking skills complete any serious job-hunter’s toolkit. That’s a good reason why more than 40 students and college community members attended the recent “Power Networking,” sponsored by Keller Williams Realty. The College of Business Administration’s Real Estate Student Association (RESA) hosted the event, in cooperation with the college’s Real […]
Entrepreneur returns to campus to share the secrets of success.
When Doug Gallagher (MSM ’74) last walked across the Florida International University (FIU) campus, the young state university was home to around 5,000 students and only one or two buildings. Today’s FIU is quite a different place—a difference that greatly impressed Gallagher when he returned recently to speak at the College of Business Administration. One […]
Disney Institute “Keys to Excellence” program works training magic.
In the current economy, companies know that it is anything but business as usual. With an ever-increasing gap between income and sales versus expenses, professionals are forced to evaluate what they and their organizations need to do to survive—and yes, thrive—in the coming year. Such a quest motivated 275 professionals from the local business, college […]
Graduate students tackle real problems, real solutions for Raymond James.
Financial services company Raymond James, like others in the industry, just weathered a tough year. So where does Raymond James turn for advice on how to move forward successfully in the wake of the financial crisis? To savvy business graduate students from six Florida universities participating in the 2010 Intercollegiate Case Competition. Competition provides learning […]
Alumni Circle’s mentoring program reaches out to energize students.
Under the guidance of the Dean’s Alumni Circle, the recent re-launch of the College of Business Administration’s mentoring program aligns with Florida International University (FIU) President Rosenberg’s call to action to energize tomorrow’s business leaders today. “Our goal is to discover potential, nurture talent and help turn lives around, while shaping the future of our […]
Leadership Miami event invites youths to campus to “Open Minds/Open Doors.”
“All things are possible.” This message resonated for the 30 students brought to campus recently by the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization to participate in the daylong “Open Minds/Open Doors” event. According to Garth D. Headley (MS ’07), director of programs, Center for Leadership, College of Business Administration, the campus visit marks the first of […]