Joanne Li has been appointed dean of FIU’s College of Business. She comes to FIU with a distinguished record in academia, most recently serving as dean and professor of finance at the Raj Soin School of Business at Wright State University, a position she has held since 2012. Li will take the reins of the […]
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January 2017 In Photos
The spring 2017 semester is off to a busy start at the College of Business with orientation and networking events, even a high-wire act, plus visits from prominent alumni, sharing their stories of finding success at FIU. Let’s take a look back at some of our favorite images from January captured by photographer Kayla Hauge: […]
Networking: beyond social media and email, a key to career success.
In an increasingly complex business world, students know that building relationships is key to identifying and obtaining internships and jobs, as well as an important way to explore career options. Yet for many, networking – the most effective way to begin those relationships – remains a challenge. To help them build their skills, FIU College of […]
AON and FIU interns find success jointly.
As graduation nears, College of Business student Diego Trujillo already has a job waiting, while human resources service provider AON is guaranteed a new employee familiar with the company’s operations. Trujillo was one of two FIU students who participated in a 10-week internship at AON’s Cloud Deployment Solutions practice, an on‑demand financial management and […]
Florida SBDC at FIU, Chase Help Miami Small Businesses Prepare Against Cyber Threats.
In recent years, high profile data breaches and cyber-attacks have garnered headlines worldwide. Most recently, the 2016 presidential campaign has kept the issue in the forefront of the public’s consciousness. Lost in splashy headlines and high-profile breaches has been the reality: small businesses are prime targets for cyber-attacks. Small businesses are often an entry point […]
December 2016 In Photos
The College of Business’ led the Holiday season with the celebration of our Fall 2016 graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies, where 1,278 students walked across the stage to receive their degrees. There were also anniversary events and a gathering of faculty and staff. Let’s take a look back at some of our favorite images from […]
Juicense gets healthy business advice from the Florida SBDC at FIU
Mariana Diez and her husband have opened Juicense, a juice bar that serves cold-pressed juices, organic smoothies and health food in Miami’s Coconut Grove, an ideal location for health-conscious consumers. Inside the white, well-lit juice bar hang three dreamcatchers, and her business logo also portrays a dreamcatcher. Indeed, Diez’s business dream has come true. “I […]
Worlds Ahead grads exemplify achievement and determination.
Five students from the College of Business have been named Worlds Ahead graduates for Fall 2016. Each was applauded for their accomplishments by FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg at commencement ceremonies for College of Business students on December 11 and 12, 2016. Established in 2010, FIU’s Worlds Ahead recognition goes to individuals with strong leadership […]
FIU students share global insight at CUIBE competition
In November of 2016, I was chosen to participate in Northeastern University’s 7th annual CUIBE (Consortium of Undergraduate International Business Education) International Business Competition in Boston. Four of us from the College of Business became Team Mango, representing FIU. We’re all in the Honors International Business Seminar course taught by Dr. David Wernick, where we […]
Celebrate! College of Business awards almost 1,300 degrees at FIU commencement.
As their families and friends cheered, 1,278 students in the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) were awarded degrees at Fall 2016 commencement. President Mark B. Rosenberg congratulated business school graduates at three ceremonies held at the FIU Arena, located at FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Acting Dean Jose Aldrich presented the diplomas. […]