This spring, a team of graduate students from Florida International University’s (FIU) Hollo School of Real Estate embarked on their first national contest, entering ARGUS Software’s 2013 University Challenge, a business case competition using the real estate software. With 20 other prestigious university programs in the mix, the FIU team was expecting a solid learning […]
On November 27, 2012, faculty members of the College of Business at Florida International University (FIU) were recognized for their teaching excellence, their research contributions and their dedication to service. The annual Faculty Awards Reception holds special significance for faculty members because it is the students who select the recipients of the teaching awards—an expression […]
David Blount thought the Master of Science in International Real Estate (MSIRE) program at Florida International University (FIU) was exactly what he wanted. Little did he know, the opportunity was going to become even better. “I’m working at an engineering consulting firm and want a master’s degree to become better-rounded and to move more into […]
The Master of Science in International Real Estate (MSIRE) at Florida International University (FIU) has entered into an enhanced university partnership with the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Founded in 1957, ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 55,000 members in over 90 countries include shopping […]
Downtown on Brickell is the place to be. That’s the word from an incoming wave of businesses, restaurants and residents—and now, students at Florida International University (FIU). FIU’s Downtown on Brickell programs proved so popular that after less than a year, the university’s space will double. The added square footage will accommodate more students and […]
Looking at the career services a university offers is a smart move for prospective online students. That’s one criterion Daniel Vargas (CMBA ’12, BBA ’05) used to select Florida International University (FIU) for his online Corporate MBA (CMBA). “I had reached the ceiling in my job and needed to improve my credentials,” Vargas said. “My […]
U.S.News & World Report has released new rankings for online programs and the Alvah H. Chapman Graduate School of Business at Florida International University (FIU) placed in the top 100 in two categories: 19th in the Student Engagement and Accreditation category and 69th in Student Services and Technology. In evaluating student engagement and accreditation, the […]
Often, logical thinking works best. “Because alumni from the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) and Master of Science in International Real Estate (MSIRE) programs have much in common, in 2011 we held a networking event for both groups,” said Isabel Lopez (MIB ’06, BBA ’03), associate director of Finance and Real Estate Graduate Programs […]
“I read about these people in the news but never expected to have the chance to meet—and talk–to them,” said Raymond Clamens (MBA ’11), now a student in the Master of Science in International Real Estate program in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU). Clamens is speaking of the guest lecturers […]
All aboard! The “Miami Lady” tour boat became a floating classroom when Suzanne Hollander, who teaches real estate courses in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU), took 100 undergraduates, graduate students and alumni on an educational real estate tour on the Miami River on November 4th. This critical artery of commerce, […]
