When playing the game of football, a running back has to move with agility and speed, and change direction quickly without losing momentum. Jorge Bravo, founder of Hispanic Kitchen, which recently attracted a majority investment from Hispanicize Media Group, likens the trajectory of his business to that of football. An online community for foodies seeking […]
Zoning matters: FIU brings the experts together to chart the course of cities. Brought together by Florida International University’s REAAC (Real Estate Alumni Affinity Council), local officials, attorneys, architects, realtors, brokers and others exchanged insights into resolving complex zoning issues at a half-day seminar on zoning on September 14, 20106. The seminar, presented to a […]
Building on its achievements as a top international business program, Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Business has been ranked fifth among the best undergraduate international programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 edition of Best Colleges. It is the highest ranking to date for FIU’s undergraduate international business program in U.S. News’ well-regarded […]
Music, networking and an innovative bingo game greeted new and returning College of Business students to the start-of-semester tradition, “Welcome to the BizLife.” A celebration of education, the September 1 event highlighted the resources the College of Business offers its students including advising, career management and international studies, as well as the multiple student organizations. […]
When it comes to business, New York City is where the world meets. Global headquarters, stock exchanges, big banks and countless opportunities draw some of the world’s finest financial minds. In the past few years, the College of Business’ Career Management Services began to introduce small groups of students to New York through company visits […]
The College of Business’ Global Sales Program, designed to prepare students for careers in professional selling and elevate the sales profession, has expanded its footprint, drawing new sponsors and connecting students with more potential employers. The program’s new tagline: Learning, Networking and Connecting. “We have done an incredible job of connecting people to each other […]
Last month, U.S. Military veterans experienced a different kind of boot camp: a full day of workshops designed to help them build essential skills for starting and growing a business. The event, called Operation: Entrepreneurship, was organized by the Florida Small Business Development Center at Florida International University and the FIU Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center. […]
Trillions of dollars may be missing from U.S. government coffers due to widespread corporate tax evasion and criminal money laundering strategies, according to Florida International University College of Business professor John Zdanowicz. The Department of Finance professor conducted an analysis of 12 years’ worth of U.S. Customs data and found that abnormally priced goods imported […]
Cheers of joy — and tears of pride — were part of the summer commencement ceremonies as diplomas were awarded at Florida International University (FIU), including 1,017 degrees for students of the College of Business. President Mark B. Rosenberg welcomed the graduates and proud families and friends to ceremonies held Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at […]
They overcame challenges, started business, and helped build communities. Some combined jobs and classes with raising a family and community service. And as they graduate from the College of Business, they look to a bright future. These six students were named Worlds Ahead graduates for Summer 2016. Each was recognized by FIU President Mark B. […]
