CHAPMAN GR ADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Learn more about Florida International University and the Chapman Graduate School of Business. The investment you make in your graduate education is a significant one and we want to help you make the best choice!
CONTACT US: Chapman Graduate School of Business Florida International University 11200 S.W. 8th Street - CBC 200 Miami, Florida 33199 Phone: +1 305 CHAPMAN (+1 305 242-7626) TDD via FRS 800-955-8771 Fax: 305-348-7204 E-mail: chapman@fiu.edu
WELCOME You are at a decisive juncture in your life. There are new roads to travel and so many options to explore. This is the place your path has led you to. Just imagine what you will be able to accomplish when you leave FIU armed with the tools, knowledge and connections that you gain in your graduate program!
You will be proud to study at FIU’s Chapman Graduate School of Business, consistently ranked among the top international business schools in the U.S. by Bloomberg Businessweek, U.S.News & World Report, AméricaEconomía, and CNNExpansión, among others. Your potential is endless; you know it. Explore this book, and then contact us. We are sure that you will find a graduate program at FIU that fits your goals and aspirations, whether you want to advance in your current career or break through into a new field.
Welcome. Your future begins here!
MIAMI: A GLOBAL CROSSROAD Study and work in Miami, a booming city for business developments and global transactions. As a hub of international business for the Americas and the world, South Florida is home to many company headquar ters, including in the fields of telecommunications and healthcare, and serves as host to regional headquarters for a number of multinational corporations. The city’s location as the Gateway to the Americas makes FIU a unique place to learn, where you will get hands-on experience and build lasting business relationships on a global scale. Three state-of-the-art facilities are at the center of learning. The College of Business Complex, located at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) in Miami, is a modern building
You will have access to the latest technology and multi-media classrooms. We also offer our programs at a brand
designed with you in mind.
new facility in the heart of Miami’s financial district, FIU Downtown Center on Brickell, and at the FIU Broward Pines Center in Pembroke Pines. This is your crossroads. Now take the next step towards building the skills, strategies and relationships you need to follow your path to success!
INSPIRING ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES ON A GLOBAL SCALE You want to make a difference, gain knowledge, and pass it on. There’s a lot you want to do, and now that you’ve decided that a graduate degree will help you get there, we’re glad you’re considering FIU. At Florida International University’s Chapman Graduate School of Business, you can realize a world of possibilities, gain the business skills and knowledge needed to compete in the global marketplace, and learn in a world-class business school that fosters innovation and leadership. FIU is the place where you can challenge the status quo, strive for excellence, and tackle any obstacle. Our school has been recognized as one of the best international business schools in the country. Whether your life’s journey is taking you in the direction of making your mark in a different career, pursuing your entrepreneurial spirit, or in search of a better position within your corporation or industry, you can get there through one of our 14 full-time and part-time graduate degree programs and post graduate doctorate. Most of our programs allow you to work while studying. Welcome and thank you for taking the time to consider Florida International University’s Chapman Graduate School of Business. Please let us know how we can help you achieve endless possibilities.
Joyce Elam Executive Dean Chapman Graduate School of Business/College of Business Administration
WELCOME
OVERVIEW
CHOOSE THE RIGHT MBA PROGRAM FOR YOU You have a big decision ahead of you. The FIU Graduate School of Business has 6 Masters in Business Administration programs, which can help you further your career and accelerate your path to success.
PROGRAM
OVERVIEW
LENGTH
INTERNATIONAL MBA imba.fiu.edu
For students who want to be global leaders and can dedicate the next 12 months to earning an MBA degree full-time.
12 months
EXECUTIVE MBA emba.fiu.edu
This program is for experienced executives with eight or more years experience, who want to focus on leadership skills and developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
20 months
PROFESSIONAL MBA professionalmba.fiu.edu
Targeted to busy management professionals looking for an accelerated weekend or weeknight program.
18 months
FLEX MBA flexmba.fiu.edu
FIU’S latest addition, this program allows you the flexibility to go to school and learn in a blendedlearning environment. Half the class is taught in the classroom and the other half is given online.
2-3 years
HEALTHCARE MBA hcmba.fiu.edu
For professionals with four years of work experience, who want to enter or continue growing in the healthcare industry.
18 months
CORPORATE MBA cmba.fiu.edu
Set your own schedule and complete your coursework online without having to attend classes on campus.
18 months
A Masters in Business Administration or MBA is a unique graduate degree that opens doors to many future career and business opportunities because you are not locked into one profession or path. Your subject options include everything from marketing and finance, to accounting and leadership. FIU offers you six MBA programs to choose from.
START DATE
LOCATION
CLASS DAYS
CREDIT HOURS
REQUIREMENTS*
August
Main Campus (MMC)
Monday - Friday
49
GMAT or GRE
August
Main Campus (MMC)
Saturdays
42
Eight years of professional work experience with five as a manager
January
Broward Pines Center
Saturdays
42
August
Downtown Center on Brickell
2 evenings per week
Four years professional work experience
August
Downtown Center on Brickell
1-2 evenings per week
42 (48 with concentration)
Four years professional work experience or two years plus GMAT
January
Broward Pines Center
Saturdays
42
August
Downtown Center on Brickell
Saturdays
Four years professional work experience
February, May, July, October & December
Online
Online
44
Four years professional work experience
*Please visit the program’s website for additional requirements.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
INTERNATIONAL MBA A WORLD CLASS MBA IN 12 MONTHS
The full-time, one-year International MBA (IMBA) program is for students who want to move quickly and par ticipate in one of the highest ranked one-year international programs in the United States. Classes are held at our state-of-the ar t CBC facility.
Prepare to interact with students and faculty from dozens of countries. In fact, more than half of the students and faculty in this program are international. You will also study a foreign language. You can choose Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish, Por tuguese, or Advanced Business English. The program includes a summer study abroad or an internship, which allows you to gain hands-on international business experience and build connections to last a lifetime. A final key component is a series of professional development seminars that teach you critical skills such as team-building, oral and written presentation skills, and leadership.
305.348.6880
imba@fiu.edu
imba.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM Business Analysis for Decision Making Accounting for Managers Master’s Project in International Business Colloquium in Managing Organizational Ethics Organization Information Systems Organization Design and Behavior LANGUAGES (Choose One) International Business Environment Advanced Business English Corporate Finance Chinese (Mandarin) Legal Environment of Business Portuguese Operations Management Spanish Marketing Management Financial Reporting and Analysis SUMMER SESSION (Choose One) Global Financial Strategy Study Abroad Strategic Management Internship Corporate Simulation Elective Professional Development Seminars
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • • • • •
Program requires 49 credit hours of coursework. Program begins in August at the Main Campus (MMC) and meets Monday-Friday. Fall, winter and spring quarters are 9 weeks each, plus 1 week for final exams. 15 or 16 credit hours are offered per quarter, including professional development seminars and foreign language courses. During the final (summer) quarter, you must complete an internship, study-abroad program or additional coursework. Full-time, 12 month program.
“The IMBA at FIU was the best decision I could have made both personally and professionally. The exposure that Miami brought as an international city, coupled with the incredible faculty and cohort work, benefited my career substantially. The IMBA truly facilitated a global program.”
Matthew Miller (IMBA ’08) Product Manager United Home Insurance Company
MBA
EXECUTIVE MBA EDUCATING TODAY’S LEADERS FOR FUTURE POSSIBILITIES The Executive MBA (EMBA) is a program dedicated exclusively to executives with eight or more years of work experience, with five of those in management. Students are transformed from managers into great leaders through a different level of business education. Students in the program not only learn from faculty experts but also from an elite network of fellow students. If you are considering this program, you will be impressed by the wealth of collective experience among our students.
The goal of the program is to provide you with the most up-to-date management practices and skills while helping you sharpen your leadership techniques and develop an entrepreneurial mindset. The Executive MBA allows you to fulfill your executive duties during the week and attend classes on Saturdays at our Main Campus (MMC). FIU students have the oppor tunity to par ticipate in a week-long international residency with EMBA students from around the world. Locations include Moscow, Russia; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Bologna, Italy. You can work and earn your degree in 20 months.
305.348.1036
emba@fiu.edu
emba.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM Residency One: Teamwork, Leadership and Personal Development Operations Management Legal Environment of Business Economics for Managers Accounting for Managers Marketing Management Corporate Finance Organization Information Systems Organizational Behavior International Business Global Financial Strategy Residency Two: Global Business Trip Strategic Management Financial Reporting and Analysis Strategic Market Orientation Leadership
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Program requires 42 credit hours of coursework. • Program begins every August at the Main Campus (MMC) and meets on Saturdays. • Time to completion is 20 months.
“It is impossible to capture everything I’ve learned at the EMBA program at FIU in a few sentences, but I would definitely encourage future executives to seek the same course. EMBA has taught me not only the hard side of organizational capabilities, namely operations and processes, but also very strong concepts about teamwork and leadership. EMBA has taught me leadership is about character - who I am, not what I do. I’ve learned how to combine value-based leadership with the rigor of challenging executive-level graduate business education, and had fun doing it!”
Annapurna Belani (EMBA ‘11) Sr. Vice President Citibank, NAIT US Technology Division
MBA
PROFESSIONAL MBA TWO LOCATIONS, ONE DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT The Professional MBA (PMBA) is designed for you, the busy professional, who wants to get an MBA without interrupting your career. Work during the week and attend classes on
This program will help you build the skills, behaviors, and techniques needed to succeed in today’s global marketplace.
the weekends or in the evening.
The PMBA offers a fast-paced, intense program where professionals with at least four years of work experience can network with peers and learn from each other in a dynamic environment. It is currently offered at two convenient locations: in Miami, you will study at our FIU Downtown Center on Brickell and in Broward, at FIU Pines Center in Pembroke Pines.
305.348.2223
pmba@fiu.edu
professionalmba.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM Professional Development Seminars Accounting for Managers Business Analysis and Decision Making Competitive Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Simulation Financial Reporting and Analysis Global Financial Markets International Business Legal Environment of Business Marketing Management Operations Management Organization Information Systems Organizational Behavior Strategic Management
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Program requires 42 credit hours of coursework, along with professional development seminars. • Program Begins: - Every January at FIU Pines Center in Pembroke Pines and meets on Saturdays. - Every August at FIU Downtown Center on Brickell and meets two evenings per week. • Time to completion is 18 months.
“The program offered great convenience for working professionals, not only because it was in downtown Miami, the epicenter of the business community, but also because everything was handled for us, allowing us the time to concentrate on learning. This MBA program also presented an excellent opportunity to establish long standing relationships with the other students, a diversified group of professionals who provided expertise and insight into different aspects of the business world, greatly enhancing the learning experience afforded by the highly qualified professors.”
Erbi Blanco-True (PMBA ‘10) Senior Vice President Great Florida Bank
MBA
FLEX MBA
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Flexibility is a plus when you have to juggle a career, family and school. FIU understands the responsibilities and demands our students face. That is why we have created the FLEX MBA. FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES The program is taught at FIU’s new, state-of-the-art Downtown Center on Brickell. Classes meet in the evenings, so obtaining your degree does not inter fere with your busy work schedule. Students can complete the program in two to three years. FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS The program was designed to give you strategic and innovative business content, using a combination of face-to-face and e-learning
In this “blended-learning environment”, students engage with faculty and peers without compromising valuable time. In addition, students delivery.
determine a “track” of classes that fits their needs. All students graduate with a specialization in one of six areas including: Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Leadership & Entrepreneurship, Management Information Systems, Marketing and Real Estate. You can earn a concentration by taking two more classes in the same field.
305.348.2223
YOU CHOOSE A SPECIALIZATION OR CONCENTRATION IN A NUMBER OF DISCIPLINES
flexmba@fiu.edu
flexmba.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM Business Analysis and Decision Making Organizational Behavior Accounting for Managers Competitive Strategy
REAL ESTATE
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
MARKETING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Corporate Finance Marketing Management Financial Reporting and Analysis Legal Environment of Business Operations Management Strategic Management Organization Information Systems Corporate Simulation Professional Development Seminars Special Topics: • 2 required for specialization • 4 required for concentration
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • • • •
Program requires 42 credit hours of coursework (48 for the concentration). Program begins each August at FIU Downtown Center on Brickell and meets 1-2 evenings per week, depending on your schedule. Blended-learning classes are offered on an alternating schedule, online and face-to-face. Professional Development Seminars are held Saturdays. Time to completion is between two to three years.
MBA
MBA IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT If you are looking to bring the pieces of healthcare together and advance in the field, then consider adding a healthcare business degree to your resume. If you are a professional with a minimum of four years of experience, then FIU’s MBA in Healthcare Management is for you. The program draws students from diverse backgrounds and professional experiences which broadens the educational knowledge of the individual and promotes development of professional
TAKING HEALTHCARE TO A HIGHER LEVEL
networking. Expect to focus on practical application of
theories
well-known
and and
concepts, respected
taught
by
professors.
interact with senior-level healthcare executives, the University’s prominent healthcare alumni, and exposes you to an extensive network
The program also allows you to
of local and national professional associations. FIU has been committed to graduate health management education for the last four decades. The Healthcare MBA is the right prescription for your future success.
305.348.1983
hcmba@fiu.edu
hcmba.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM Operations Management Legal Environment of Business Marketing Management Organizational Behavior Organization Information Systems Accounting for Managers Financial Reporting and Analysis Corporate Finance Strategic Management Management of Healthcare Organizations in the 21st Century Economic and Decision Analysis in Health Services Financing & Reimbursement of Health Systems Health Policy and Economics Master’s Project in Management Professional Development Seminars
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • •
Program requires 42 credit hours of coursework, plus professional development seminars. Program begins: - Every August at the FIU Downtown Center on Brickell and meets on Saturdays. - Every January at the Pines Center in Broward and meets on Saturdays. Time to completion is 18 months.
“An important aspect of the Healthcare MBA program is the fact that you generate perspectives from diverse backgrounds, including business, clinical and cultural, providing a robust view of how strategy, leadership and business works. The program focuses on the topics that allow us to remain competitive in today’s healthcare markets.”
Marlenne G. Burt, PT, MS, PCS (HMBA ‘11) Director of Rehabilitation Services Miami Children’s Hospital
MBA
CORPORATE ONLINE MBA
INDEPENDENCE AND ADVANCEMENT IN YOUR OWN HOME Thinking about getting a graduate degree from a top business school, but looking for the flexibility of studying in your own home? Are you highly independent, organized, and cannot or do not want to attend class in person? If you said yes, then the Corporate MBA is right for you. This program gives you the tools to be more competitive in today’s global work environment. Plus, it allows you to
work at your own pace and convenience by choosing the time and the location of your coursework. You will participate, via a number of online platforms, in team building exercises, professional development sessions and career planning activities. Expect to take two courses per term; that is 44 hours of coursework, to earn the highly-rated and accredited FIU’s Online MBA in just 18 months.
866.223.7720
cmba@fiu.edu
cmba.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM Competitive Strategy Accounting for Managers Corporate Finance Business Analysis for Decision Making Operations Management Marketing Management Financial Reporting and Analysis International Business Global Financial Markets Managing in the Digital Age Organizational Behavior Strategic Management Legal Environment of Business Corporate Simulation Professional Development Seminars
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Program requires 44 hours of coursework. • Online students are required to take at least two courses per term. • Time to completion is 18 months.
“I was excited by the fact that the CMBA program offers actual case studies in conjunction with the relevant coursework spread across the broad business disciplines of finance, management, and accounting. This approach has enabled me to relate real-world applications to each set of learning objectives.”
Patrick McMillan (CMBA ‘11) Manager Sylvan Learning Center
MBA
MASTER INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS OVERVIEW - OF SPECIALIZED MASTERS PROGRAMS PROGRAM A specialized masters degree is ideal for students who want to become experts in a particular field. Many of the top executives in the world hold this type of masters. FIU offers 7 specialized master degrees to choose from.
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS mib.fiu.edu
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE msf.fiu.edu
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS msis.fiu.edu
OVERVIEW For students with an undergraduate business or related degree who work in the business world and now want to focus on International Business Management with a global perspective. For finance professionals who want to expand their knowledge in corporate finance, investments, or banking.
The MSMIS offers an integrated curriculum, combining both technical and IT management skills.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT mshrm.fiu.edu
For professionals who want to take their career in human resources to the executive suite.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE msire.fiu.edu
This program is for professionals working in the real estate industry, who want to focus on the international arena.
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING macc.fiu.edu EXECUTIVE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION emst.fiu.edu
For students with an undergraduate accounting degree or equivalent who want to add practical tools and knowledge to their current work strategies. For practicing accountants and tax professionals who want to elevate their work to another level.
LENGTH
START DATE
LOCATION
CLASS DAYS*
CREDIT HOURS
REQUIREMENTS*
12-24 months
January & August
Main Campus (MMC)
Full or part-time schedule Monday-Friday & some Saturdays (for the first semester, Seminars & Workshops)
36
Current Resume Statement of Purpose GMAT or GRE
12 months
January
Broward Pines Center
Friday evenings & Saturday mornings
36
August
Main Campus (MMC)
Friday evenings & Saturday mornings
GMAT OR GRE Current Resume Statement of Purpose
August
Downtown Center on Brickell
2 evenings per week
January
Downtown Center on Brickell
Tuesday & Thursday evenings
36
August
Main Campus (MMC)
Saturdays (full days)
Either four years of experience in IT or GMAT or GRE
12 months
January & August
Main Campus (MMC)
Saturdays (full days)
36
Either five years of professional experience (2 in HR field) or GMAT or GRE
10 months
August
Downtown Center on Brickell
Monday & Wednesday evenings
30
GMAT or GRE
10 months
January August August
Main Campus (MMC) Main Campus (MMC) Broward Pines Center
Saturdays (full days) Tuesday & Thursday evenings Saturdays (full days)
30
GMAT or GRE Interview
12 months
January & August
Main Campus (MMC)
Saturdays (full days)
30
GMAT or GRE Interview
12 months
* Program requirements and class days may change. Please visit an individual program’s website for most up-to-date information.
SPECIALIZED MASTERS
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LEADING IN THE GLOBAL ARENA You have great business savvy. Now learn how to use your current business skills in the global arena through the Master of International Business (MIB) at FIU. If you are a working professional with a Bachelor of Business Administration, or a related degree and have a significant business background, then this comprehensive specialized graduate degree is designed for you. You will earn a competitive advantage - the right business and management skills and knowledge to conduct business anywhere around the world.
That is because the Chapman Graduate School of Business is one of the most consistently and highly ranked business schools across the country. You’ll be taught by a world-class faculty and interact with a multicultural student body who come from over 30 countries all across the world to study at FIU. So, get ready to build lasting relationships and an invaluable network of contacts. You can go at your own pace, either full or par t-time. Program completion takes 12 to 24 months.
305.348.3279
mib@fiu.edu
mib.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM WORKSHOPS Accounting Data Analysis CORE COURSES International Business Environment Consumer Analysis in Emerging Markets International Accounting Global Financial Strategies Managing Global Production and Technology International Marketing International Business Policy International Business Law International Human Resource Management Master’s Project in International Business ELECTIVE COURSES (One course in the area of international business)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • • • •
Program requires 36 credit hours of coursework. Full-time or part-time schedule options are available. Program begins every January and August at the Main Campus (MMC) and meets Monday-Friday. Introduction to International Business Seminar Course and Workshops are generally held on Saturdays. Time to completion ranges from 12 to 24 months.
“One of the strengths of the program is the collaboration of business professionals who provide hands-on, real business cases to the students. I would recommend the program to any student with an international interest, and by attending FIU, you have access to a multi-cultural environment with high-quality courses.”
Javier Climent (MIB ’09) Credit Analyst Banco Sabadell
SPECIALIZED MASTERS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE A SOLID RETURN ON INVESTMENT If you are looking to skyrocket your financial career, broaden your understanding of the financial ser vices industr y or pursue another area within the financial spectrum, then the Master of Science in Finance is the program for you. You will focus on a balance of theor y and real-world applications with a heavy concentration on finance, investment and international banking. This one-year, accelerated program is designed for you, the working professional, who wants to work while taking courses on the weekend or on weekday evenings. Expect
to receive a comprehensive curriculum specialized enough to help you advance in corporate finance, investment advisor y ser vices, funds management, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, commercial and investment banking, and much more. You have the world at your disposal through FIU’s multimillion dollar State Farm Financial Literacy Lab. Inside, you will find more Bloomberg computers than at any other university. You can choose to take classes at either our Main Campus (MMC) or at either one of our two other convenient locations: the Downtown Center on Brickell or the Broward Pines Center in Pembroke Pines.
305.348.7277
msf@fiu.edu
msf.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM CORE COURSES Corporate Finance Quantitative Methods in Financial Analysis Securities Analysis Financial Markets and Institutions Financial Futures and Fixed Income Financial Risk Management Global Financial Strategy Portfolio Management Financial Statement Analysis
SPECIALIZATION COURSES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRACK (Modesto Maidique Campus) Capital Budgeting Financial Management Policies Financial Software INVESTMENTS TRACK (Pembroke Pines Center) Financial Management Policies Advanced Investment Advanced Risk Management INTERNATIONAL BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (Downtown Center) Commercial Banking International Bank Management Credit Analysis
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Program requires 36 credit hours (2 courses per 8-week session). • Program Begins: - Every August at the Main Campus (MMC) and meets on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. - Every August at the Downtown Center on Brickell and meets two evenings per week. - Every January at the Pines Center in Broward and meets Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. • Time to completion is 12 months.
“The foremost feature of the Master of Science in Finance program at FIU is the solid foundation it provides in the principles and practice of finance. It also gives you a sound basis for the financial decision-making process by reinforcing you with a substantial base of new concepts and knowledge and thereby enhancing your perspective and analytical skills. Furthermore, interacting alongside professionals from highly diverse backgrounds will help you to acquire a toolkit of immensely practical financial skills that can easily be transferred to the workplace and gives you the global capabilities to do business anywhere in the world.”
Rowena Zacharia (MSF-MIB 2010) Financial Reporting Analyst ActionCOACH
SPECIALIZED MASTERS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPING FUTURE IT LEADERS Business today relies heavily on information technology. If you are a working professional aspiring to lead an organization’s IT department or become a future CIO, the Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) program is for you. This is the only program of its kind developed by South Florida’s leading Chief Information Officers for the next-generation of IT leaders. The curriculum provides a unique combination of technical and IT management skills, including business intelligence, e-commerce management, project management, database management, information security, and systems analysis and
Students learn from professors who have international reputations as being top-notch in the IT industr y around the world. design.
Whether you want to manage projects, design or analyze systems, or be a CIO, FIU’s MSMIS lets you do that without having to give up your career. You can work and take classes, and still finish with a specialized masters degree in 12 months.
305.348.6852
msis@fiu.edu
msmis.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM Business Intelligence Business Process Design Enterprise Information Systems Information Security Database Management Web Management Systems Analysis and Design Information Systems Policy and Strategy E-Commerce Management Management of the Information Systems Function Project Management of Information Systems Special Topics in Information Systems Professional Development Seminars
PREREQUISITES Students should have minimum knowledge in the following: introductory level programming language, HTML, introduction to databases, Microsoft Office, internet and web browsers. Students with no background in programming are strongly encouraged to gain some familiarity with an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java or Visual Basic) prior to the start of the program.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Program requires 36 hours of coursework (2 courses per 8-week session). • Program begins: - Every August at the Main Campus (MMC) and meets on Saturdays. - Every January at the Downtown Center on Brickell and meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. • Mandatory Professional Development Seminars focus on leadership, team building, career development, writing and presentation skills. • Time to completion is 12 months.
“The MSMIS program marked an epoch in my development as a professional and as an individual. It provided me the long overdue business background that my technical education needed. It infused me with the latest technologies, consolidated my analytical side, sharpened my communication skills and gave me a kick of endurance. The program is a challenge I encourage everyone to take on.”
Mairim Avila (MSMIS ‘07) Senior Operating Systems Programmer ETSD, Miami-Dade County
SPECIALIZED MASTERS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MANAGING PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY IN GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS Managing an organization and the people behind it is no easy task, but having the right skills to do it effectively in today’s cross-cultural and global workforce is possible with the knowledge you will receive through the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) program. This program is per fect if you are already working in the HR industr y or if you’re a college graduate of any background interested in a future in Human Resource Management.
during the week and study on Saturdays,
The MSHRM program allows you to work
and earn your degree in just 12 months.
The comprehensive curriculum incorporates effective strategies facing senior HR professionals in today’s high-tech and interconnected, global world, and practical management skills for ever y workplace situation. The program of fers students the preparation to attain the Society for Human Resource Management’s Cer tification, which is among the most prestigious credentials in the industr y.
305.348.5945
mshrm@fiu.edu
mshrm.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM Human Resource Strategy and Planning Employment Law and Human Resource Management High Involvement Human Resource Management Human Resource Knowledge Management Performance and Talent Management Critical Thinking in Human Resource Management International Human Resource Management Labor Issues and Conflict Management Human Resource Management Metrics Staffing Organizations Reward Systems Management Wellness Management
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • • •
Program requires 36 credit hours of coursework (2 courses per 8-week session). Classes are held on Saturdays (full day). Program begins in January and August at the Main Campus (MMC). Time to completion is 12 months.
“The management of the program is very hands-on, and as a student you feel the program’s staff right there alongside you every week throughout the program. The program is very well known throughout the Human Resources community and is highly valued in the area of professional development. I’m extremely proud to be a graduate of this program.”
Angel L. Perez, PHR (MSHRM ’08) Employee Relations Officer/Human Resources Manager Miami Dade College
SPECIALIZED MASTERS
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE CREATING NEW PRINCIPLES IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY This 10-month program is per fect for professionals working in the real estate industr y, who want to develop an international focus and seek out global oppor tunities in the field. The Masters of Science in International Real Estate (MSIRE) program is the only one developed by leading members of South Florida’s international real estate
the faculty is made up of a who’s who of prominent figures in the local and international real estate world.
community. In fact,
Coursework centers on real estate finance, investments, and per formance. Students also benefit from Miami’s international location, where international deals are brokered daily. You can work during the day, and twice a week attend evening classes
at
FIU’s
Downtown
Center on Brickell or online. The
program
encompasses
every part of the real estate deal, from financial to the legal components of major real estate transactions.
305.779.7898
msire@fiu.edu
msire.fiu.edu
CURRICULUM CORE FINANCE COURSES (9 CREDIT HOURS) Corporate Finance Financial Markets Global Financial Strategy CORE REAL ESTATE COURSES (15 CREDIT HOURS) Principles of Real Estate Real Estate Finance Real Estate Investments International Real Estate Legal Environment of Real Estate ELECTIVES (6 CREDIT HOURS) Regional Development Seminar in International Real Estate
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • •
Program requires 30 credit hours of coursework (2 courses per 8-week session). Program begins every August at the Downtown Center on Brickell and meets Monday and Wednesday evenings in person or online. Time to completion is 10 months.
“One of the greatest strengths of this program is using real business cases to build up your own models and interpret real estate language. The MSIRE allows you to accumulate international real estate knowledge by being involved in discussions with classmates from all over the world.”
Wenjun Lin (MSIRE ‘10)
SPECIALIZED MASTERS
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING In just 10 months, with classes meeting once a week, you can receive a Master of Accounting (MACC) degree from one of the top-ranked and largest accounting schools in the countr y. The Master of Accounting can help you,
whether you’re a current CPA looking to elevate your career or in a similar field, but looking for a change. The program is designed for you if you already have an undergraduate degree in accounting or equivalent, but want to add practical tools and knowledge to your current strategies. Our Master of Accounting delivers a curriculum that satisfies the 30 credit hours required beyond the bachelor’s degree necessar y for CPA licensure in Florida. Classes are held twice a week in the evenings or on Saturdays at the Main Campus (MMC) in Miami. Students can also choose to take classes on Saturdays at the Pines Center in Pembroke Pines. Both locations feature the latest curriculum, including access to state-of-theart accounting software packages and high-tech labs. The program also includes opportunities for career advancement through professional networking events.
EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS IN THE ACCOUNTING WORLD
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CURRICULUM Advanced Accounting Information Systems Evaluation of Financial Reports, Business Analysis and Valuation Advanced Accounting Systems Value-added Tax Strategies for Business Decisions Information Technology Auditing Global Accounting, Auditing and Financial Strategy Fraud Examination Environment of Accounting and Auditing Financial Accounting IV Forensic Accounting and Auditing
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • •
Program requires 30 credit hours of coursework. Program begins: -Every January at the Main Campus (MMC) and meets on Saturdays. -Every August at the Main Campus (MMC) and meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings. -Every August at the FIU Pines Center in Broward and meets on Saturdays. Time to completion is 10 months.
“The FIU School of Accounting program is exemplified by the dedication of its faculty and the time that they invest in the students. The Director of the program collaborates with business leaders to constantly challenge and improve the education and experiences for the students. This is a program that is never complacent and always strives for greater accomplishments.”
Alfredo Cepero (MACC ‘90) 2010 School of Accounting Alumni of the Year
Assurance Partner, BDO USA, LLP
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EXECUTIVE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION ELEVATING YOU TO THE TOP OF THE ACCOUNTING INDUSTRY There is a huge demand for expert tax professionals at the country’s top accounting firms. If you are a practicing accountant looking for a way to be among the elite, then the Executive Master of Science in Taxation (EMST) program can help you achieve that goal.
this is the only program in South Florida developed with guidance from the region’s top CFOs and tax professionals. It is specifically designed for
Prepare yourself for real hands-on experience since
tax professionals who want to specialize and take their work to another level. Expect to fast track your career through this accelerated, one-year program. Classes are small and held once a week on Saturdays, so there is no interruption to your weekly schedule. The program satisfies the 30-hour CPA requirement.
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CURRICULUM Tax Research Wealth Transfers Taxation of Corporation Principles of International Taxation State and Local Taxation Transactions in Property Partnership Taxation Taxation of Corporation II Current Development in Taxation Seminar in Taxation
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • • •
Program requires 30 credit hours of coursework. Program begins in January and August at the Main Campus (MMC) and meets on Saturdays (full day). Mini Breaks for Tax Season: March 15, April 15, September 15, October 15. Time to completion is 12 months.
“The EMST program took my career to another level. It provided me with the technical tools necessary to survive and more importantly thrive in the highly competitive field of taxation. I believe the EMST program to be highly beneficial to any prospective accounting graduate student. The program was also very helpful in obtaining the ultimate goal of any accounting major and that is passing the CPA exam!”
Eduardo Sanchez, CPA (EMST ’08) Supervisor, Tax Services Kaufman, Rosin & Co., P.A.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
FOSTERING EXCELLENCE IN FUTURE ACADEMIA The PhD in Business Administration is a highly selective program aimed at preparing you for a career in academia at a research institution anywhere in the United States and abroad. FIU PhD students have gone to teach at prestigious and well-known universities. In fact, our alumni have recently been placed at schools like but not limited to: Penn State University, Fordham University, Babson College, Texas A&M International University, HEC Montreal, University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and New Mexico State University. The program is a research-oriented academic degree with the goal of arming you with the knowledge and analytical tools required for conducting, gathering and communicating research, while helping you become a more effective teacher. The PhD in Business Administration requires, on average, four years of full-time study. That includes two-and-a-half years of coursework, summer projects, and a year-and-a-half of dissertation research.
Your program will be individually tailored, but offers you a high level of student/ faculty attention and interaction. Our professors mentor and advise doctoral students, especially during the dissertation process.
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CURRICULUM Accounting Finance Management Information Systems Management and International Business Hospitality Management (Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship)
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • • • •
Program requires 90 credit hours, summer projects, and a dissertation. Courses will be transferred from your Masters degree. Classes are held at FIU’s Main Campus (MMC) beginning in August. Time to completion is four years.
“The College of Business has an extremely large collection of databases available for research in a wide variety of topics, and the faculty and staff were supportive in helping me gain access to and become proficient in the databases. I was given all the necessary tools for becoming a great researcher and teacher from a highly respected university.”
Gizelle Fernandez Perretti, PhD (August ‘11) Assistant Professor of Finance Florida Gulf Coast University
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
GLOBAL PROGRAMS
PROMOTING QUALITY PARTNERSHIPS OVERSEAS You do not have to live in South Florida to attend and receive an MBA from FIU. Through our Global Programs, FIU has three international locations: Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Panama. You can study
and earn a US degree without having to relocate. All programs are flexible, which means
you can still work during the day and attend classes either at night or on the weekend. You will receive the best quality education and learn from the world’s leading professors and faculty. Plus, you’ll be part of an amazing display of student diversity at your particular school of choice.
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PROGRAM LOCATIONS FIU’s Global Graduate Degree Programs are currently in three locations:
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Professional Master of Business Administration This is an accelerated 20-month MBA program offered in partnership with Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE). Classes are held on Friday evenings and Saturdays at the UNIBE campus in Santo Domingo. The program consists of 14 courses, for a total of 42 credit hours.
JAMAICA
Executive Master of Business Administration This is an accelerated 20-month MBA program offered in partnership with University College of the Caribbean (UCC). Classes are held on Sundays at the UCC campus in Kingston. The program consists of 14 courses, for a total of 42 credit hours.
PANAMA
Professional Master of Business Administration This is an accelerated 20-month MBA program offered in partnership with Quality Leadership University (QLU). Classes are held on Friday evenings and Saturdays at the QLU campus in Panama City. The program consists of 14 courses, for a total of 42 credit hours.
“In today’s globally connected world, an MBA program needs to create a dynamic and multidimensional learning environment. The FIU MBA program does just that by offering students the opportunity to study alongside multi-lingual, multi-cultural, and multi-faceted professionals and to learn from distinguished professors who bring real-world experience to the classroom.”
Elizabeth Sanzone (MBA ‘10) Communications Officer U.S. Department of State at the U.S. Embassy Panama
GLOBAL PROGRAMS
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
CREATING A GLOBAL EDUCATION NETWORK AROUND THE WORLD Two countries, two different degrees, in less time and for less money than getting degrees sequentially; does this sound like the graduate program you’ve been searching for? The Dual Degree Program allows you to do just that. In today’s increasingly global economy, it’s impor tant to have an international base of knowledge.
The Dual Degree program enables you to get a global business perspective by earning a graduate degree at FIU and a second business degree at one of our 30+ par tner schools around the world. Students will live in foreign destinations, learn from international faculty, and have two different sets of networking oppor tunities and contacts, which are invaluable when it comes time for employment or future potential business par tnerships.
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Current Dual Degree Program Partner Schools: Argentina
IAE, Universidad Austral (Buenos Aires) Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, EDDE School of Management (Buenos Aires) Universidad Católica de Córdoba
Chile
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Santiago) Universidad Católica de Chile (Santiago)
China
France
ESIC Business & Marketing School (Madrid)
Guatemala
ALMA Graduate School, Università di Bologna MIP Politecnico di Milano Università di Bari Università Carlo Cattaneo (Castellanza)
Costa Rica
Mexico
IDE Business School (Guayaquil)
Trinidad and Tobago
Universidad Francisco Marroquín (Guatemala)
Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá) Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla) Universidad EAFIT (Medellín)
Ecuador
Universidad de Puerto Rico (San Juan)
Spain
Colombia
Zagreb School of Economics and Management
Puerto Rico
Munich Business School
India
Croatia
ISCTE Business School, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Germany
Qingdao University Shandong Economic University (Jinan) Tianjin Foreign Studies University Southern Medical University (Guangzhou)
INCAE Business School (San Jose)
Portugal
EDHEC Business School (Nice) Groupe Sup de Co Montpellier Business School Groupe ESC Clermont Graduate School of Management
Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, University of West Indies (Mt. Hope)
ICFAI Business School (Pune) Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Gwalior)
United Kingdom University of Bath
Italy
Uruguay
Universidad ORT (Montevideo)
Venezuela
Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (Caracas)
EGADE, Tecnológico de Monterrey ITAM (Mexico City) Universidad Anáhuac (Mexico City)
Additional partnerships are currently under development. For the most up-to-date list of partner institutions, please visit dualdegree.fiu.edu
Peru
Universidad ESAN (Lima)
PARTICIPATING FIU PROGRAMS • Healthcare MBA • International MBA • Master of International Business • Master of Science in Finance • Master of Science in International Real Estate • Master of Science in Human Resource Management • Master of Science in Management Information Systems Please note that Dual Degree agreements vary by program.
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
FACULTY At the heart of ever y FIU graduate business experience is the leadership and expertise of our world-class faculty. More than 100 full-time professors, with a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in the business arena, are here for you.
LEARN FROM THE BEST! FIU professors are proven leaders in their field and have received their PhD’s from the world’s best business schools. Our diverse and multinational faculty will work side-by-side to teach you the latest technological advances and share their vast global business experience and research. Our eminent scholar chairs and endowed professorships, along with wellpublished research fellows, elevate the school’s profile nationally and on an international level, and are committed to helping you launch or propel your career in the right direction.
TEACHING SOUTH FLORIDA’S BEST AND FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS
EMINENT SCHOLAR CHAIRS
ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIPS
KNIGHT RIDDER CENTER RESEARCH FELLOWS
Peter Dickson
Walfried Lassar
Aya Chacar
Stephen Lin
Robert Daigler
Ryder Eminent Scholar Chair in Logistics Management PhD, University of Florida
Joyce J. Elam
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND DIRECTOR Chun-Hao Chang
Finance and Real Estate Chair PhD, Northwestern University
Christos Koulamas
Decision Sciences and Information Systems Chair PhD, Texas Tech University
K. Galen Kroeck
Management and International Business Chair PhD, University of Akron
Walfried Lassar
Marketing Chair PhD, University of Southern California
Ruth Ann Mc Ewen
School of Accounting Director PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology
Ryder Professorship PhD, University of Southern California
James L. Knight Eminent Scholar Chair in Management Information Systems PhD, University of Texas
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP Professorship in Accounting PhD, University of Manchester, England
Christos Koulamas
William Newburry
Ryder Eminent Scholar Chair in Management Information Systems PhD, Texas Tech University
Modesto A. Maidique
Alvah H. Chapman Jr. Eminent Scholar in Leadership PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Paul Miniard
Knight Ridder Eminent Scholar Chair in Global Marketing PhD, University of Florida
Kannan Raghunandan
Ryder Eminent Scholar Chair in Business Leadership PhD, University of Iowa
Juan I. Sánchez
Knight Ridder Byron Harless Eminent Scholar Chair in Management PhD, University of South Florida
SunTrust Professorship PhD, New York University
Ali Parhizgari
Ingersoll Rand Professorship in International Business PhD, University of Maryland
Kimberly Taylor
Macy’s Retailing Professorship PhD, The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
John Tsalikis
BMI Professorship PhD, University of Mississippi
John S. Zdanowicz
Florida International Bankers’ Association Professorship in Finance PhD, Michigan State University
Mary Ann Von Glinow
Knight Ridder Eminent Scholar Chair in International Management PhD, The Ohio State University
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PhD, University of California at Los Angeles PhD, The University of Oklahoma, Norman
Sushil Gupta
PhD, University of Delhi
William G. Hardin III
PhD, Georgia State University
Ken H. Johnson
PhD, University of Alabama
Sumit Kundu
PhD, Rutgers University
George J. Kyparisis
PhD, The George Washington University
Suchismita Mishra
PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Anthony Miyazaki
PhD, University of South Carolina
Arun J. Prakash
PhD, University of Oregon, Eugene
Dasaratha Rama
PhD, University of Iowa
Francis Seaton
PhD, Washington University
PINO ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER FELLOW Dr. Irma Becerra-Fernandez
PhD, Florida International University
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CAREER MANAGEMENT SERVICES
OUR VISION IS SIMPLE:
YOU + CAREER =
SUCCESS It is an exciting time for you! You’ve studied hard and now you’re ready to step out into a brand new career. But it can be frightening in today’s job market to know where to begin your job search. The goal of FIU’s Career Management Services at the College of Business Administration is to help you transition your academic success into the career you’ve been dreaming of, at the company you’ve been dreaming about working for, while still on campus. You can achieve that goal, and work for one of the world’s top companies, with the right guidance and preparation.
The Career Management Services office has a dedicated staff to help you explore your opportunities and guide you through the career placement process. You will receive one-on-one attention and support. We also work closely and partner with potential employers and recruiters to foster symbiotic and lasting relationships to help you achieve your professional goals. Individualized programs, resources, and support are available. Think about your career strategy now!
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Your future + our program
= amazing results! Our programs and events include: Career Development & Advising Resume Review & Critiques Cover Letter Writing On-Campus Interviews Practice Interview Program
Professional Development Workshops On-Campus Recruiting Company Information Sessions On-Campus Events and Career Fairs Business Etiquette Lunch/Dinner Federal Government Statewide Conference
LOOK WHO’S HIRING OUR GRADUATES FEDEX FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT GENERAL ELECTRIC HELLMANN WORLDWIDE HEWLETT PACKARD INKTEL DIRECT JOHNSON & JOHNSON JP MORGAN LAN AIRLINES MERILL LYNCH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MICROSOFT OCEAN BANK PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL RYDER TITAN AMERICA VISA INTERNATIONAL
CAREER MANAGEMENT SERVICES
ADMISSIONS You are ready to embark on a new adventure, follow the road towards a new career, or expand your real-world knowledge in your current field. You have come to the right place. At FIU’s Chapman Graduate School of Business, you can transform your ideas into future success. Our nationally recognized and highly rated business school is the place where your journey begins. It is a place where hard work, leadership, and innovation are rewarded and encouraged. Here, you will gain the tools and business knowledge that will open doors to a successful career.
LAUNCHING YOUR DREAMS FIU is a competitive university, offering you a wide variety of MBA and specialized graduate and postgraduate business degrees in both the traditional and accelerated degree time frames.
YOUR FIRST STEP ON A NEW ADVENTURE If you are considering applying to FIU’s Graduate School of Business, you’ll be pleased to know that the process is very fast and easy. The Admissions office works closely with each of our graduate program directors to guide you every step of the way. We know time is valuable and limited. So, our office is committed to an efficient, thorough, and seamless admissions experience. The process is simple. Just complete the online application for admission and provide your supporting documents via mail. Visit your program’s website and
APPLY NOW!
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ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Admittance is based on a number of factors and depends on the program of your choice. Students with the highest combination of our criteria have the greatest opportunity of being admitted. Some programs may require letters of recommendation and a personal statement.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. • Applicable test scores. • Individual program requirements.
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