As a successful developer, FIU College of Business alumnus Malcolm Butters (MS ’83) understands how debilitating the burden of debt can be—and how many choices can open up to an individual once that debt is removed. This experience, combined with Butters’ support of the College of Business’ real estate education, […]
“We’ve been fortunate in life. I think if you get to be smart enough and wise enough, you’ll learn that a lot of people contributed to where you are today, and it’s your turn to step up and do likewise.” Those words expressed the sentiments of Herman Cajigas (BBA ’84) […]
Continuing its legacy of recognizing outstanding alumni achievement and groundbreaking community contributions, the FIU Business Hall of Fame honored prominent alumni and business leaders at its annual ceremonies. The event drew leaders from throughout the South Florida business community to network and celebrate the best in business. At a gala […]
Amidst a fast-changing educational landscape driven by digital technology and students’ evolving needs, Florida International University officially inaugurated its six-story, state-of-the-art Management and New Growth Opportunities (MANGO) building in January 2015. MANGO is a key component of FIU’s strategy of growth and entrepreneurship designed to expand classroom space, add laboratories […]
Many FIU Business alumni remember what it was like to be the first in their family to go to college, or feel confused about their career path – and how helpful it was to have guidance from a mentor who knew the ropes and could advise them. That helps […]
The Executive-in-Residence program brings experienced business leaders, many of them FIU Business graduates, to campus. They share career lessons, provide invaluable guidance, and serve as an inspiration for students, many of whom seek to follow in their footsteps. Manuel J. Perez de la Mesa (BBA ’77), president and CEO of […]
To mark the 50th anniversary of the founding of the College of Business, and to raise awareness of the importance of philanthropy, a group of FIU Business students created the Business Student Philanthropy Council in fall of 2014. The goal: highlight the many ways philanthropy touches students’ lives, and foster […]
The Student Managed Investment Fund combines textbook theory with real world application as it provides hands-on experience in equity analysis and portfolio management. Under the guidance of Department of Finance faculty member, Flavio Carrillo, students in this class engage in fundamental analysis of equities to discover undervalued and profitable long […]
Business savvy and performance under pressure are key to sales success–and that’s how the College of Business’ Global Sales Program prepares students for careers in professional selling and elevates the sales profession. The program continues to expand its footprint, drawing new sponsors and connecting students with more potential employers, who […]
ATOM, which stands for Analytics, Technology, and Operations Management, is FIU’s first faculty technology consulting practice. Led by Karlene Cousins, faculty member of the Information Systems and Business Analytics (ISBA) Department, ATOM provides businesses with innovative services from leading faculty experts in the technology area, while giving students experiential learning […]
Letter from Jose M. Aldrich, Acting Dean, College of Business 
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Kirk Landon: A Business Success Story 
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