Location. Location. Location. In real estate, itās 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 Administrationās Real Estate Student Association (RESA) recently hosted […]
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Business students increase global perspective during trip to London, Paris.
When Florida International University (FIU) student Joseph Iglesias was atop the London Eye, the largest Ferris wheel in Europe, he got quite a different view of the city. When he participated in the business learning opportunities during the trip abroad, Iglesias benefited from yet another new perspective. āI learned so much about international business, with […]
Alumnus is an ace at making a lasting impression.
Whether his audience is a corporate group, students or the homeless, Frank Kelly (BBA ā01), a professional speaker and product manager for Johnson and Johnson, has a formula for helping transform each listener into a ālasting impressionist.ā Itās as easy as A.C.E. (attitude, communication skills and external image)—and he doesnāt just explain it, he embodies […]
Future business leaders of FIUās Phi Beta Lambda excel at state conference.
They came, they saw, they conquered! The Florida International University (FIU) chapter of Future Business Leaders of AmericaāPhi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) returned to campus with a plethora of honors and achievements following the 2010 FBLA-PBL State Leadership Conference. āWe exceeded all expectations this year,ā said chapter president Bruno Cevallos, āincluding earning the prestigious āChapter of […]
Students learn to tap into the power of networking.
In this challenging job market, good networking skills complete any serious job-hunterās toolkit. Thatās a good reason why more than 40 students and college community members attended the recent āPower Networking,ā sponsored by Keller Williams Realty. The College of Business Administrationās Real Estate Student Association (RESA) hosted the event, in cooperation with the collegeās Real […]
Business students land prestigious study abroad internships in alternative energy field.
Competition was tough as 24 Florida International University (FIU) students vied for two āAlternative Energy Markets in the Dominican Republic and Panama: A Study Abroadā internships. The internships, available for the first time, were offered through the Global Energy Security Forum within FIUās School of International and Public Affairs. Renzon Mora and Hector Mujica, both […]
Hospitalized children benefit from FIU studentsā altruism.
Over the course of a week in February 2010, Florida International University (FIU) students celebrated hundreds of kids in local childrenās hospitals. āThe success of our āA Tribute to Childrenā week was truly a dream come true,ā said Megan Lee, finance major in the College of Business Administration and vice president, community service for FIUās […]
New group plays key liaison role between current and future alumni.
āWe see ourselves as the United Nations of the College of Business Administrationāa place to share ideas for achieving greater success through more cooperation, and where student leaders come to offset weaknesses through othersā strengths.ā With those words, Francesco Orofino, student liaison to the collegeās Business Alumni Chapter (BAC) at Florida International University (FIU) set […]
Lively event broadens studentsā awareness of the real estate sector.
Although real estate remains a challenge-filled industry, almost 100 Florida International University (FIU) students are now aware of the many opportunities afforded by the field, thanks to an interactive seminar hosted by the College of Business Administration. FIUās Real Estate Student Association (RESA), in conjunction with Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Miami and Bank of […]
Realities of Dubai surprise FIU students.
Where can you ski, dine in the desert and view the worldās tallest building? Dubai, of course. For 28 students, all but four of them undergraduate business majors in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU), a ten-day study abroad program to Dubai proved to be a revelation. āDubai is as diverse […]