FIU College of Business MBAs and Specialized Masters Overview

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Andrew Klevos Corporate MBA ’13

Chapman Graduate School of Business MBAs & Specialized Masters

WELCOME A global perspective, renowned faculty and a cutting-edge curriculum that reflects real-life business challenges—these are just a few of the reasons to choose Chapman Graduate School of Business at Florida International University.

Here, you’ll learn from faculty who are leading scholars and in-demand business consultants, who will help transform you into the leader you want to become. We are South Florida’s leading business school, accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and consistently ranked among the top U.S. schools in international business by Bloomberg Businessweek, U.S.News & World Report, América Economía, and CNN Expansión, among others. We prepare global business leaders for the challenges ahead, and we encourage you to apply and be part of our dynamic learning community.

MIAMI: WHERE GLOBAL BUSINESS HAPPENS Study and work in Miami, the nexus for global business. With its strategic gateway location and unmatched air connections to international destinations, South Florida is a favored location for regional and hemispheric headquarters for businesses around the world. A booming city for business development and global transactions, Miami is one of the leading centers for international banking and finance, and is the telecommunications gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. Our location, combined with our premier role in business education, give you unprecedented access to global industry leaders and international business opportunities. This is a city — indeed an entire region – of exceptional opportunity.

Three state-of-the-art facilities are at the center of learning. The College of Business Complex, located at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC) in Miami, is equipped with the latest technology and multi-media classrooms.

We also offer our programs in the heart of Miami’s financial district, FIU Downtown on Brickell, and at our brand new facility in Broward, FIU at I-75 in Miramar.

A BOOMING CITY FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBAL TRANSACTIONS

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Introducing our MBA Programs.

Which is right for you?

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INTERNATIONAL MBA

305.348.6880 imba@fiu.edu | imba.fiu.edu

A WORLD CLASS MBA IN 12 MONTHS Prepare to compete and succeed on a global level. The full-time, one-year International MBA (IMBA) program is one of the highest ranked programs in the country—ranked #15 by U.S.News & World Report (2016), #40 in the world by América Economía (2015), and #56 for best full-time MBA program by BusinessWeek (2014). You’ll gain a deeper understanding of global business issues, build cultural and linguistic fluency, and choose to study abroad or elect an internship experience at an international or multinational company. Our IMBA experience reflects the world’s diversity—more than half of the students and faculty in this program are international.

AT A GLANCE • 49 credit hours of coursework • Start Date: - August at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets daytime Monday through Friday • Fall and spring terms are 8 weeks long and consist of 2 mini-terms per semester • 10 to 14 credit hours are offered per mini-term, including professional development seminars and foreign language courses • During the final (summer) term, you must complete an internship, study-abroad program or an additional elective • Completion time: - August start - 12 months

CURRICULUM Accounting for Managers Business Analysis for Decision-Making Colloquium in Managing Organizational Ethics Corporate Finance Corporate Simulation Financial Reporting and Analysis Global Financial Strategy International Business Legal Environment of Business Marketing Management in the Global Environment Master’s Project in International Business Operations Management Organization Information Systems Organizational Behavior Professional Development Seminar I Professional Development Seminars II & III Strategic Management

LANGUAGES (Choose One) Chinese (Mandarin) Portuguese Spanish

SUMMER SESSION (Choose One) Elective Internship Study Abroad 4

PROFESSIONAL MBA FLEX 305.779.7909 pmba@fiu.edu | flexmba.fiu.edu

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS The Professional MBA Flex program allows working professionals to customize their MBA experience. Students can choose from six specializations and complete the program in as little as 24 months. The unique part-time program blends online and in-person classes to allow busy professionals to earn their degree without interrupting their career.

AT A GLANCE • 42 credit hours of coursework • Start Dates: - January at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets Thursday evenings* - August at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets Tuesday evenings* • Blended-learning classes are offered on an alternating schedule, online and face-to-face at FIU Downtown on Brickell • Completion time: - January and August start - 24 months

CURRICULUM Accounting for Managers Business Analysis and Decision-Making Competitive Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Simulation Financial Reporting and Analysis Legal Environment of Business Marketing Management Operations Management Organization Information Systems Organizational Behavior Professional Development Seminars Strategic Management Two Elective Courses

SPECIALIZATIONS Finance Human Resources Management International Business Marketing Real Estate *Required electives take place as available in their respective programs.

For a specialization, two elective courses are required. To complete a concentration, four elective courses are required at an additional cost.

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FAST-PACED PROGRAM, LEARNING IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT

PROFESSIONAL MBA

305.779.7909 pmba@fiu.edu | pmba.fiu.edu

TWO LOCATIONS, ONE DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT The Professional MBA (PMBA) offers a fast-paced, rigorous program for ambitious professionals with at least four years of experience.* Designed for those driven to achieve greater heights in their profession, the curriculum focuses on real-life solutions to tough business challenges. PMBA students network with peers from a wide range of industries and disciplines, creating a dynamic environment that broadens your perspective and transforms your understanding of business and your effectiveness as a business leader.

AT A GLANCE • 42 credit hours of coursework, along with professional development seminars • Start Dates: - January at FIU at I-75 in Miramar; meets Saturdays only - August at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets two evenings per week • Completion time: - January and August start - 16 months

CURRICULUM 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 Professional Development Seminars Strategic Management *Full-time work experience in any industry with significant responsibility whether in management, operations or clinical.

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CORPORATE MBA

866-223-7720 cmba@fiu.edu | cmba.fiu.edu

INDEPENDENCE AND ADVANCEMENT ANYWHERE, ANYTIME Our online Corporate MBA program offers the ultimate flexibility for working professionals—work at your own pace and convenience, with the option for specialization in one of three in-demand fields. Ranked #14 by Financial Times in their list of Online MBA Rankings (2015) and one of the 48 top business schools offering an online program.

AT A GLANCE • 42 hours of coursework • Start Dates: - January, March, May, August, and October; meets online only • Optional Specializations: - International Business, Human Resource Management, or Finance • Completion time: - 18 to 30 months Flexible Options: • Track A: For the student who needs a non-accelerated pace of study.

- Take 1 class per quarter. Complete in 2 years, 6 months.

• Track B: For the student who likes flexibility in their studies.

- Take courses based on your schedule. Start with 1 course, take 2 the next quarter. Complete in approximately 1 year, 9 months.

• Track C: For the student who wants to graduate sooner.

- Take 2 classes per quarter. Complete in 18 months.

Your time to completion and financial aid will be impacted by your choice of tracks. Speak with an Enrollment Specialist to determine which one is best for you.

CURRICULUM Accounting for Managers Business Analysis and Decision-Making Competitive Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Simulation Financial Reporting and Analysis Global Financial Strategy International Business Legal Environment of Business Marketing Management in a Global Environment Operations Management Organizational Behavior Organizational Information Systems Professional Development Seminars Strategic Management

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HEALTHCARE MBA

305.779.7900 hcmba@fiu.edu | hcmba.fiu.edu

TAKING HEALTHCARE TO A HIGHER LEVEL Learn the business of healthcare from the inside out with a unique curriculum that weaves healthcare issues into every business course. Learn from faculty with both academic prestige and real-world experience. CAHME accredited and ranked #1 by Modern Healthcare (2015), our Healthcare MBA program offers unmatched opportunities to build relationships with senior-level healthcare executives and the university’s prominent healthcare alumni.

AT A GLANCE • 42 credit hours of coursework, plus professional development seminars • Start Dates: - August at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets Saturdays only - January at FIU at I-75 in Miramar; meets Saturdays only • Completion time: - August and January start - 18 months

CURRICULUM Accounting for Managers Corporate Finance Economic and Decision Analysis in Health Services Financing and Reimbursement of Health Systems Financial Reporting and Analysis Health Policy and Economics Legal Environment of Business Management of Healthcare Organizations in the 21st Century Marketing Management Master’s Project in Management Operations Management Organizational Behavior Organization Information Systems Professional Development Seminars Strategic Management

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EXECUTIVE MBA

305.779.7909 emba@fiu.edu | emba.fiu.edu

GLOBAL. EXPERIENCE-DRIVEN. TRANSFORMATIVE. The Executive MBA (EMBA) program is an elite program for seasoned professionals who have already achieved significant business success. You will enter the program a proven leader and emerge as a visionary one, with the global perspective and leadership skills to take your career and your organization to the next level of growth and profitability. The 18-month program features an interdisciplinary, experience-driven curriculum that includes a weeklong international residency through the EMBA Consortium for Global Business Innovation.

AT A GLANCE • Start Date: - July at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets every other Saturday in person and online • Completion time: - July start - 18 months

CURRICULUM Semester I Navigating in a Globalized World Leadership I Residency I

Semester II Creating Economic & Social Value Leadership II

Semester III Processes that Deliver Economic & Social Value Leadership III Residency II: EMBA Consortium for Global Business Innovation

Semester IV Strategic Analysis, Synthesis & Evaluation Leadership IV

Semester V Managing Innovation Special Topics in International Business Residency III: Corporate Simulation

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN TODAY’S DYNAMIC, GLOBAL MARKETPLACE

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Introducing our Specialized Masters Programs.

Which is right for you?

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DELIVERS A HIGH-CALIBER CURRICULUM THAT EXPANDS YOUR HORIZONS

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING 305.348.3501 gradadv@fiu.edu | macc.fiu.edu

EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS IN THE ACCOUNTING WORLD

Our accelerated Master of Accounting program delivers a highcaliber curriculum that reflects the most current knowledge in the field and a range of practical applications for the growing challenges of the industry. The program satisfies the 30 credit hours required beyond the bachelor’s degree for Florida CPA licensure. It also offers students another significant advantage: FIU is among the first in the nation to provide Becker Professional Education CPA Exam Review as a non-credit component for every student in the Master of Accounting program.

AT A GLANCE

• 30 credit hours of coursework • Start Dates: Assurance Emphasis: - January at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings - August at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets either Saturdays or Tuesday and Thursday evenings Taxation Emphasis: - August at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings • Completion time - January and August start - 10 months

CORE COURSES

Accounting Research Business Law II Evaluation of Financial Reports, Business Analysis and Valuation Global Accounting, Auditing and Financial Strategy Managerial Control and Controllership

ASSURANCE EMPHASIS COURSES Advanced Accounting Information Systems Environment of Accounting and Auditing Fraud Examination Internal Auditing Information Technology Auditing

TAXATION EMPHASIS COURSES Principles of International Taxation Seminar in Taxation State and Local Taxation Taxation of Corporations II Wealth Transfers

FORENSIC TRACK

Introduction to Forensic Accounting Financial Investigation Business Analytics for Forensic Accounting Internal Auditing Fraud Investigation 12

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS 305.348.3279 mib@fiu.edu | mib.fiu.edu

LEADING IN THE GLOBAL ARENA

Earn a world-class Master of International Business (MIB) from one of the country’s top-ranked international business programs— ranked #15 by U.S.News & World Report (2016). Learn how to meet the challenges of managing teams across cultures and continents, and expanding businesses into new global markets.

A key feature of our MIB is a unique master’s consultancy project that lets you apply your international business knowledge to a company’s real-world challenges.

AT A GLANCE

• 36 credit hours of coursework • Start Dates: - January and August at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets Monday through Friday evenings • Introduction to international business seminar course sessions are generally held on Saturdays • Completion time: - January and August start - 12 to 24 months

CORE COURSES

Accounting for Managers Global Financial Strategies International Business Environment International Business Law International Business Policy International Management International Marketing Managing Global Production and Technology Master’s Seminars Master’s Project in International Business

ELECTIVE COURSES Two courses in the area of international business

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE 305.348.7277 msf@fiu.edu | msf.fiu.edu

A SOLID RETURN ON INVESTMENT Ranked #5 by Financial Times for experienced professionals, this one-year Master of Science in Finance program boasts an in-depth curriculum enabling you to apply financial strategy to challenging, real-world business decisions. The specialty areas available for finance professionals are limitless, including corporate finance, investment advisory services, fund management, mergers and acquisitions, international finance, commercial and investment banking, and more.

AT A GLANCE • 36 hours of coursework • Start Dates: - August at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets Friday evenings and Saturday mornings - August at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings - January at FIU at I-75 in Miramar; meets Friday evenings and Saturday mornings • Completion time - August and January start - 12 months

CURRICULUM (CORE COURSES) Corporate Finance Financial Futures and Fixed Income Financial Markets and Institutions Financial Planning Statement Analysis Financial Risk Management Global Financial Strategy Portfolio Management Quantitative Methods in Financial Analysis Securities Analysis

SPECIALIZATION COURSES Financial Management Track (MMC) Capital Budgeting Commercial Banking Financial Management Policies

Financial Institution Track (Brickell) Commercial Banking Credit Analysis International Bank Management

Investments Track (Miramar) Advanced Investment Advanced Risk Management Financial Management Policies

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE 305.779.7898 msire@fiu.edu | msire.fiu.edu

CREATING NEW PRINCIPLES IN A CHANGING INDUSTRY This program combines a mastery of real estate fundamentals with an international transaction focus. Gain real-world knowledge in the areas of valuation, investment analysis and performance measurement, financing techniques, law, and accounting. Our programs are taught by one of the largest number of full-time research-acclaimed real estate faculty in the nation. Prepare to become ARGUS certified, and receive credit for three of the four required courses to earn your Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation.

AT A GLANCE • 30 hours of coursework • Start Dates: - August at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets Monday and Wednesday evenings in person, online or hybrid - January at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings in person, online or hybrid • Completion time: - August start - 10 months - January start - 12 months

CURRICULUM Advanced Real Estate Investments and Valuation Corporate Financial Management Global Financial Strategy Legal Environments of Real Estate Real Estate Development Real Estate Finance Real Estate Market Analysis Real Estate Markets and Institutions Seminar in International Real Estate Special Topics in Real Estate

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FOCUSES ON THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO MANAGE WITHIN AN INCREASINGLY DIVERSE WORKPLACE

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS 305.348.4347 msis@fiu.edu | msis.fiu.edu

DEVELOPING FUTURE I.T. LEADERS This fast-track program is designed with guidance from the top information technology professionals and CIOs, taught by worldrenowned faculty. Focus on a unique combination of technical and information technology management skills, and learn in-demand information technologies.

AT A GLANCE • 36 hours of coursework (2 courses per 8-week session) • Start Dates: - August at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets Saturdays only - August at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets on weekdays • Completion time: - August start (Saturday program) – 14 months - August start (weekday program) – 16 months

CURRICULUM Business Intelligence Business Process Design Database Management E-Commerce Management Enterprise Information Systems Information Security Information Systems Policy and Strategy Management of the Information Systems Function Professional Development Seminars Project Management of Information Systems Special Topics in Information Systems Systems Analysis and Design Web Management

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATICS & MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 305.348.7444 mshims@fiu.edu | mshims.fiu.edu

LEADING A HEALTHCARE TRANSFORMATION This graduate program is at the cutting edge of health informatics, an emergent field that looks at the intersection of people, processes and information in healthcare organizations. From data visualization to big data dashboards, students learn the latest information technology and management principles to prepare for high-demand careers as health informaticians.

AT A GLANCE • 36 credit hours of coursework • Start Date: - September at FIU at I-75 in Miramar; meets Saturdays only (2 courses per 8-week session) • Completion time: - September start - 14 months

CURRICULUM Business Intelligence Applications Business Process Design Database Management Design & Management of Health Information Systems Electronic Health Records and Clinical Support Systems Information Security Leadership and Organizational Behavior in Health Care Systems Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health Care Professional Development Seminars Project Management Quality Assessment and Outcomes in Health Care Special Topics in Health Informatics Special Topics in Information Systems

HIGHLIGHTS The MS in Health Informatics & Management Systems Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 305.348.5945 mshrm@fiu.edu | mshrm.fiu.edu

MANAGING PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY IN GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS

Get ready to be a human resource leader in an increasingly diverse and international workplace with a master’s degree in Human Resource Management. Learn to develop a strategic staffing vision, shape corporate culture and empower organizational change. Ranked #2 by HR.com (2016), this one-year, accelerated weekend program features a curriculum developed and taught by human resource industry executives, and includes preparation for human resource professional certification exams.

AT A GLANCE • 38 credit hours of coursework • Start Dates: - January and August at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets Saturdays only • Aligns with the SHRM’s Human Resource Curriculum Guidebook and Template.

• Completion time: - January and August start - 12 months

CURRICULUM Career Management Seminar Critical Thinking in Human Resource Management Finance for Human Resource Professionals High-Involvement Human Resource Management HR Management Internship Human Resource Knowledge Management Human Resource Management Human Resource Strategy and Planning International Human Resource Management Labor Issue and Conflict Management Law and Human Resource Management Management Employment Metrics Reward Systems Performance and Talent Staffing Organizations Wellness Management

UNIQUE FEATURES • Prepares students for the Human Resource professional certification exams • Internship opportunities through the MANGO Human Resource Center • Join a network of prominent, multinational Human Resource executives • Program is guided by an advisory board of senior Human Resource professionals

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING 305.348.2571 msm@fiu.edu | msm.fiu.edu

BE A MARKETING LEADER FOR THE DIGITAL AGE The Master of Science in Marketing program has a specialized focus on three key strategic areas that are essential in today’s business environment: Digital Marketing, Brand Development, and Marketing Analytics. Students will learn how to leverage the intersection of physical and digital environments to develop brand equity; how to apply the psychology and economics of buyer behavior; how to conduct marketing research in today’s electronic environment; how to select, interpret, and employ marketing analytics; as well as general marketing management and overall strategy.

AT A GLANCE • 30 credit hours of coursework • Start Dates: - January and August at the Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC); meets Saturdays and online - August at FIU Downtown on Brickell; meets Monday and Wednesday evenings and online • Completion time: - January and August start - 10 months (January start has a two month break between the Summer and Fall semester) • Class schedule - Two courses will be offered during each 8-week term - 8-week terms include 5 face-to-face class sessions and 3 online sessions

CURRICULUM Brand Management Consumer Behavior Marketing Analytics Digital Marketing Strategies E-Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications Marketing Research Marketing Management in the Global Environment Social Media Marketing Special Topics in Marketing

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The FIU Difference

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AACSB Accredited We rank among an elite five percent worldwide. Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International Accreditation is: • The longest standing, most widely recognized form of specialized accreditation a college of business can earn.

• One of the most important affirmations of a quality business school for students seeking the finest education and companies seeking high-caliber talent.

Highly ranked The Chapman Graduate School of Business is consistently ranked among the top international business schools in the country—and the world:

2016 #2 among the top master programs with emphasis on HR for the Master of Science in Human Resource Management HR.com #15 in graduate international business programs U.S.News & World Report, Best Graduate Schools

2015 #1 among the Top Business Graduate Schools for Physician-Executives for the Healthcare MBA Modern Healthcare #8 in undergraduate international business programs U.S.News & World Report, Best Colleges #14 among Online MBAs in the world Financial Times #40 in the world for the International MBA AméricaEconomía #118 for part-time MBA programs U.S.News & World Report, Best Graduate Schools

2014 Top 10 among MBAs for Hispanics Hispanic Business #5 for the best Master of Science in Finance program in the world for experienced professionals Financial Times #23 in graduate international business programs U.S.News & World Report, Best Graduate Schools #27 in online graduate business programs U.S.News & World Report, Best Online Programs #56 for full-time MBA programs Bloomberg Businessweek, Best Business Schools #75 in the world for the best MBA programs CNN Expansión #110 among the Best Undergraduate B-Schools Bloomberg Businessweek

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Career Management Services

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FIU’S CAREER ADVANTAGE 305.348.7396 cms@fiu.edu | cms.fiu.edu

We offer the tools, connections and support to prepare you for your ideal career. Our Career Management Services (CMS) professionals connect you with industry insiders through career fairs and on-campus interviews, enhance your marketability through professional development workshops, help refine your résumé and cover letter, and provide individual career counseling.

CMS also offers a wealth of online, group and individual tools to support your job search. We have active recruiting relationships with organizations across a breadth of industries, and we are continually developing new and exciting partnerships with leading companies.

You can have the professional advantage and be well prepared for new opportunities and career advancement.

A POWERFUL NETWORK The 50,000 College of Business alumni extend the reach of the college community beyond South Florida, to every corner of the nation and in many countries throughout the world. The ongoing support and involvement of College alumni is remarkable and lasting; they are accomplished, successful business leaders who maintain a strong connection to the College throughout their lifetime. Nearly 20% of our alumni own their own businesses.

Approximately 70% work in Florida, in organizations that collectively represent a major part of the state’s economy, and a large number work for international or multinational firms.

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