When the digital revolution dealt a strong blow to the music industry, forcing labels to change revenue streams, corporate structure and growth strategy, executives too had to rethink their roles and become experts in a new business model. “We’ve been faced with transformation challenges crucial to maintain our profitability and market share,” said Herb Payan, […]
They are opportunities to thank professors, remember classes and toast a new professional network. But above all, this fall’s dinners for FIU Business’ specialty Masters program students and faculty celebrated an important academic milestone: graduation. As part of the Fall 2014 Commencement activities, three COB programs held recognition events: Master of Science in Human Resources […]
Amidst a changing landscape, the U.S. healthcare industry is a field that’s ripe for success and continued growth, three veteran executives advised a group of students enrolled in FIU’s School of Business Healthcare MBA program. The December 12 panel featured Peter DeRobertis, principal, Life Sciences at executive search firm Korn/Ferry; Dave Schubert, assistant vice president […]
From giving up apologizing to taking up golf, the business world can hold many challenges for women–and an MBA can provide a toolkit for turning those challenges into opportunities. That was the message from six Florida International University (FIU) College of Business alumni as they shared experiences and advice at FIU’s first Women’s MBA panel. […]
College of Business students will be received next week with a start-of-semester tradition – “Welcome to the BizLife,” shining the spotlight on a celebration of education. The event is sponsored for the first time ever by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Ileana Cañizares, special events coordinator, describes this year’s event as a “carnival-pep rally-barbecue all rolled into one.” […]
In a constantly evolving healthcare environment, managing a successful organization requires a new type of collaborative leader. Florida International University’s College of Business developed its Healthcare MBA with the mission of preparing these leaders. It has quickly grown into South Florida’s leading source of professional education in the field. Students in the 18-month program come […]
Graduate students in two programs in the Chapman Graduate School of Business at Florida International University (FIU) have been awarded substantial scholarships. Scholarships presented to students at Tibor and Sheila Hollo School of Real Estate. Fifteen students have been awarded scholarships for the spring semester to pursue their master’s degree in International Real Estate (MSIRE). […]
Opening the door to career success is central to the mission of Florida International University’s (FIU) Hollo School of Real Estate, which brings students and alumni together with leading area professionals for networking and career information exchanges. Creating these opportunities is a priority for faculty member Suzanne Hollander, a real estate attorney and broker. On […]
Real estate development is a complex business – multiplied by 10 in an area as multi-faceted as southeast Florida. Students in the Hollo School of Real Estate at Florida International University (FIU) got to learn more about the subject from a man not only deeply involved in the business but also an FIU alumnus. Malcolm […]
August, 2013 marked the first graduating class of the Professional MBA Flex program of Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business. Thirty-three students were in this hallmark class for summer commencement; 12 additional students in the same cohort are completing their final courses for the degree. This inaugural class began their studies in August, 2011. […]
