Since 2006, Suchi Mishra, a member of the Finance and Real Estate Department, has organized seminars at which leading scholars present to faculty and PhD students. The 2009 season got off to a strong start on September 18th with a lecture by noted real estate professor Timothy Riddiough, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Approximately 25 faculty members […]
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Two business school faculty members honored at 2009 Faculty Convocation.
Donald Roomes, Department of Management and International Business, and Laureano Martinez, Department of Finance and Real Estate, were among a very select group recognized at the annual Faculty Convocation, held on September 17, 2009. Roomes was the sole recipient of an award for advising. Martinez was one of three adjunct faculty members to receive an […]
Seminar looks at CEO power and compensation in troubled times.
With many companies undergoing financial pressure these days, it’s no surprise that CEOs have plenty to worry about. A recent seminar organized by the Department of Management and International Business at Florida International University (FIU) provided a forum for two faculty members from the University of Miami to shed some scholarly light on the topic. […]
Haar to heart: Cuba – Straight Talk on the US Embargo
Were the embargo lifted tomorrow, U.S. manufacturers and wholesalers would not be able to ship directly to private distributors and retail stores. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban revolution and the 47th year since a ban on trade was instituted by the U.S. government. While the debate still rages as to whether […]
College names eminent scholar chairs and Knight Ridder Center and Pino Center professorships for 2009-2010.
The College of Business Administration has announced the appointment of eminent scholars along with new faculty appointments to the Knight Ridder Center and the Pino Entrepreneurship Center. The faculty members appointed to these positions initiate and maintain highly visible activities that stimulate research and educational initiatives with industry and professional associations. “The college is pleased […]
Nationally recognized supply chain management expert joins Ryder Center for Supply Chain Management.
Major fluctuations in supply and demand. Important changes in commodities availability and prices. Oscillations in exchange rates. Unexpected geopolitical incidents. These are just a few of the challenges companies face as they try to build robust supply chains that can achieve—and maintain—high performance in a turbulent economic environment. That’s where the Certified Supply Chain Professional […]
Faculty Notes
Department of Management and International Business Several faculty members, along with a recent PhD graduate and a current doctoral student, won awards at the Academy of International Business (AIB) 2009 Annual Meeting held in San Diego, California, from June 27-30, 2009. One came from the Institute of International Business (IIB), which is associated with the […]
Modesto A. Maidique takes on dual role in College of Business Administration.
With his 23-year tenure as president of Florida International University (FIU) just ended, Modesto A. Maidique has already embarked on the next phase of his career: as a professor of management and executive director of the College of Business Administration’s Center for Leadership. “We are very excited to have FIU President Emeritus Maidique join our […]
Health care reform presents challenges, offers opportunities to local business.
Small business owner Basil Bernard (EMBA ’05), president of Apricot Office Supplies & Furniture Inc./Office Furniture USA, wants to attract the best possible employees and knows that “garnering good talent means meeting their expectation that they will be well compensated. Health insurance is part of that.” Academic research bears out Bernard’s perception about the importance […]
CIBER awards grants to 11 faculty members for international business research.
From exploring a virtual Cuba world to examining the impact of language in advertising to bilingual Hispanics, members of the faculty of the College of Business Administration tackle research projects that help Florida International University (FIU) fulfill its mission as a public research institution. And, as part of its mission, the university’s Center for International […]