School of Accounting Robert W. McGee, associate professor, presented three papers at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines (IABPAD) conference, held in Orlando in January. Two were awarded prizes and all were published in the IABPAD Conference Proceedings: “The Ethical Theories of Frédéric Bastiat”; Taxation and the Philosophy of Frédéric Bastiat, winner […]
Tag: Monica Chiarini Tremblay
Graduate students learn how to convert raw data into meaningful health information.
With the availability of raw health data growing at phenomenal rates, one enormous challenge is disseminating statistics so people can actually use the information. Last fall, graduate students in a course focused on health informatics, working on their Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) in the College of Business Administration at Florida International […]
Faculty Notes: January 2011
Department of Decision Sciences and Information Systems Monica Chiarini Tremblay, assistant professor, was invited to be a member of steering committee (Workforce Development Sub-Committee) of the South Florida Regional Extension Center (SFREC), one of 60 centers nationwide to receive federal stimulus funds to help local physician offices and other healthcare providers select, implement and use […]
CIO Lunch and Learn illuminates the impact of agile development.
Whether through hands on projects or special events, the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) makes sure students see the real-world implications and application of what they learn in class. Recently, a number of those studying agile development in their graduate Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) program saw how […]
Research underway to develop medical passport for foster care kids.
Being a foster kid brings many struggles. Getting proper medical care shouldn’t be one of them. Two faculty members in the College of Business Administration at Florida International University (FIU) are conducting research, including focus group sessions, for Our Kids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc., to develop a “medical passport” for each foster child in the area. […]
Annual luncheon recognizes faculty contributions.
Faculty members toil long and hard on behalf of their students, the College of Business Administration and Florida International University (FIU). That dedication gets recognized annually at the Faculty Awards Luncheon, this year held on September 24th and attended by approximately 65 dedicated colleagues. Undergraduate and graduate students as well as those from student organizations […]
Faculty Notes: September 2010
Department of Management and International Business Jerry Haar, associate dean for international programs, professor and research fellow, was quoted in an article about the economic recovery titled Pulling out fastest: health, tourism, education, government in Miami Today. Department of Decision Sciences and Information Systems Monica Chiarini Tremblay, assistant professor, has had her article “Using Focus […]
Faculty Notes: August 2010
Department of Management and International Business A paper titled “Knowledge Accumulation and Dissemination in MNEs: A Practice-Based Framework,” by Aya Chacar, assistant professor, and a colleague, has been accepted for publication in Journal of Management Studies, a high-quality journal. Ed Glab, clinical professor of business and international and public affairs, continues to be tapped by […]
Mentoring program leads to internship for soon-to-be graduate.
As Jesus Brito set his sights on fall graduation, his attention turned to job-hunting. Soon, however, it became evident he lacked one attribute that rates highly with employers—job experience. “After being turned down time after time, I decided to change my strategy,” said Brito, a management information systems (MIS) major in the College of Business […]
CIO Lunch and Learn explores issues and opportunities for women in IT.
Students, alumni and other guests recently had a unique opportunity to engage with top women CIOs on the issues facing women in the information technology (IT) workplace. A “Distinguished CIO Lunch & Learn” at Florida International University (FIU) included a panel discussion, presentation of “Women in IT: The Facts” report findings and an awards program […]