Florida International University, Chapman Graduate School of Business

The faculty and students of Florida International University represent more than 100 nations, primarily from the Americas but also from Europe, Africa, and Asia. You will find that the students reflect a global point of view that encourages them to respect cultural differences while working toward common goals.

Florida International University builds entrepreneurial skills that encourage students to "think like an owner," regardless of their role in an organization. They also expand leadership and team-building skills through interactive classroom experiences, professional development seminars, and civic engagement initiatives that highlight the importance of sharing and of community.

Florida International University offers relevant, cutting-edge programs that train leaders to meet challenges in healthcare management, information technology, and other traditional and emerging fields, with the goal of furthering economic and social progress.

About Florida International University College of Business

FIU’s College of Business has unique expertise in international business. More than 6,000 students are enrolled in undergraduate business courses and the college has more than 2,000 graduate students. Its flagship program, the International MBA (IMBA), is a full-time, 12-month program located on the Miami campus for those who plan to leverage their knowledge and experience to pursue opportunities in international business. It consistently ranks as one of the best one-year international MBA and graduate business degree programs in the United States. Students representing nations from throughout the world graduate with diverse contacts and perspectives to enable them to engage effectively on a global scale.

Most challenging achievements and the future

A continual challenge is maintaining top-level rankings in the area of international business. FIU Business regularly revisits, re-evaluates and improves the IMBA curriculum to best fulfill students' needs. The goal of the program is to focus on the practical elements of business, so that everything taught in the classroom applies to the real world. Incorporating real-life, contemporary cases is extremely important.

Differentiating factors

Three areas that truly differentiate the IMBA program, and show how the college stays relevant in the global business environment, are the study abroad option, the internship options and the China track option. Study abroad gives students the opportunity to immerse themselves in another culture and use that experience to market themselves in the corporate marketplace. Internships provide students with practical experience that can lead them to a new professional path. And the China track helps students understand the Chinese marketplace so they can successfully function in it, with the requisite language skills.

Unique selling points

Has a truly international student body and faculty.
Consistently maintains top rankings in international business.
Promotes innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Florida International University
College of Business