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With an impressive physical infrastructure that includes state-of-the-art technology and multi-media classrooms, and expert research faculty with a commitment to teaching, FIU’s Chapman Graduate School is the leading business school in South Florida.
If you aim to prepare for a leadership position
or to become a successful entrepreneur
in today’s rapidly-changing, technology-
driven, global business environment, there
is no better place to do it than at Florida
International Unversity’s Chapman
Graduate School of Business.
We specialize in getting you ready to thrive in today’s dynamic world marketplace.
chapman.fiu.edu
Business Week recently
rated FIU’s College of
Business among the top
15% of all AACSB
International accredited
business schools,
and U.S.News & World Report ranked FIU’s Graduate
School of Business among
the top 25 in the U.S. for
international business.
If you are seeking skills to launch a new business or are a working professional returning to the classroom to expand your horizons, the Chapman Graduate School of Business should be a key component of your master plan.
At Chapman, we equip you with the knowledge, understanding and self-confidence to compete and succeed at the global level.
Based in Miami, the “headquarters” for many multinational firms conducting business in the Americas, Chapman offers a diverse, multidisciplinary learning environment in which to sharpen your business skills.
Our superb faculty represent a collection of talented minds, highly regarded in the field of management education. They combine theory with practical knowledge in ways that make the business world come alive in the classroom. As a result, you will enjoy a challenging and dynamic learning experience that promotes mastery of core business concepts. You will analyze markets and customers to understand their complexities and to create opportunities for success.
Guest lecturers, corporate supporters and alumni from a closely-linked, multicultural, executive community will provide you with access to the international business world.
We cultivate global business leaders.
We give you the exper t ise.
Urban metropolis. White-sand beaches. International. Multicultural. Young. Exciting. A place of great contrast and cultural exchange where the whole world comes together to work, study and play.
Florida International University’s Chapman Graduate School of Business is South Florida’s premier business school, located at the crossroads of the hemispheres – the gateway to the Americas.
Did you know?• Miami is among the top 5 telecommunications hubs in the world.• 146 different languages are spoken in South Florida.• 34 million passengers travel through Miami International Airport each year.• Florida International University’s enrollment includes students from more than 130 countries.
The diverse nature of our student body, faculty, and business community offers you a chance to develop a network of lasting bonds with people from around the world. The connections you make and the relationships you form are invaluable in countless ways. Whom you know is often as important as what you know in building your business career.
Whatever your interests, schedule or circumstances, we have a program that is right for you. The objective of all our programs is to expose you to emerging business trends and best practices from around the world so that you will be prepared to manage and succeed in businesses anywhere.
Our curriculum emphasizes entrepreneurship, an engine for economic growth and development in South Florida and beyond. The education we provide strengthens your proficiency in using information technology strategically. Through our integrated approach to learning, you will acquire powerful skills in analysis, goal-setting, negotiation, problem-solving, teamwork, decision-making, persuasion, and leadership. In addition, you will learn to develop effective approaches to problems business managers encounter every day.
You will find, as have so many of our alumni, that the time, money and effort you commit to studying at Chapman will yield a career ROI far beyond your expectations.
We help you make connect ions.
We prepare you to lead.
We honor your investment.
Joyce J. ElamExecutive Dean
College of Business Administration
WELCOME
Welcome to Florida International University’s Chapman Graduate School of Business. If you are considering a world-class graduate business degree, one that will give you an edge in today’s competitive global market, you have come to the right place.
We are proud of our recognition as one of the leading international business schools in the world, and are committed to continuously enhancing the leadership, entrepreneurial and technological skills demanded by top employers everywhere. Our distinguished research faculty and our intimate connections with leading global corporations allow us to deliver on this promise.
Please let us know how we can partner with you to achieve your goals!
International MBAA WORLD-CLASS MBA IN 12 MONTHS
The one-year, International MBA (IMBA) program is ideal if you wish to be immersed in full-time studies in an internationally-oriented MBA.
Our International MBA is consistently ranked among the top international business programs in the country. U.S.News & World Report recently placed it among the top 25 international MBAs, #6 among one-year programs.
IMBA courses are taught from a global perspective. The summer-session study abroad and internship components of the program provide you with practical international business experience as well as with a chance to build relationships early in your career.
For the foreign language component, you can choose to study Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Mandarin) or Advanced Business English. You also will engage in professional development seminars that teach you critical skills such as negotiation, team-building, effective oral and written presentation, and leadership. You also have the option of obtaining a joint degree. Combinations include MBA/MSF, MBA/HR, MBA/MIB, MBA/Real Estate, MBA/MIS, MBA/JD, MBA/MALACS.
The IMBA’s intensive program of study gives you an edge over the competition.
CurriculumCourses and Seminars Colloquium in Managing Organizational Ethics
Organization Information Systems
Organization Design and Behavior
International Business Environment
Corporate Finance
Legal Environment of Business
Operations Management
Accounting for Managers
Marketing Management
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Global Financial Strategy
Business Analysis for Decision Making
Strategic Management
Master’s Project in International Business
Corporate Simulation
Professional Development Seminars
Languages (Choose One) Advanced Business English
Portuguese
Spanish
Chinese (Mandarin)
Summer Session (Choose One) Study Abroad
Internship
Elective
“An MBA is much more than classrooms and books. It’s about being open to different viewpoints that might change the way you think, which is the most important aspect of management. My class had 40 students from 22 countries. I seriously doubt I could have done better in terms of the cultural exposure.”Prasanth VeerapareddyIMBA 2004 Microsoft
Schedule• Program requires 49 credit hours of coursework.
• 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.
• Time to completion is 12 months.
FULL-TIME 12 MONTH MBA International MBA
imba.fiu.edu
305-348-6880
Evening MBAA SOUND INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE
CurriculumPre-Core Accounting for Managers Managerial Economics Business Analysis for Decision Making
Core Financial Reporting and Analysis Legal Environment of Business Corporate Finance Global Financial Strategy Organizational Design and Behavior Operations Management Strategic Management Organizational Information Systems Marketing Management Corporate Simulation Colloquium in Managing Organizational Ethics Professional Development Seminars I, II, III
Electives Four elective courses can be taken from any of the Chapman School’s academic disciplines.
Designed for the working professional with at least two years of experience, the Evening MBA program allows you to work during the day and attend classes in the evening, Monday through Thursday. The flexibility of the program means that you can progress at your own pace. Most students complete this program in two to three years.
The program gives you a comprehensive foundation in business processes, teaches you how to be a strategic manager, and gives you the tools to understand what drives customers. Coursework involves analyzing business issues within the framework of today’s international
business environment. You may choose a concentration in one of the following areas: Marketing, International Business, Finance, Human Resource Management, Real Estate or Management Information Systems. You also have the option of obtaining a joint degree. Combinations include MBA/Master of Science in Finance (MSF), MBA/Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS), MBA/Jurisprudence Doctorate (JD) and MBA/Master of Arts in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (MALACS), MBA/Master of International Business (MIB), MBA/Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSHRM), MBA/Master of Science in International Real Estate.
“The Evening MBA Program exceeded my expectations on every level and gave me a deep network of business professionals in the com- munity. The convenient class times and flexible schedule allowed me to complete my dream of earning a graduate degree while continuing with my strong work ethic at the office. FIU’s Evening MBA Program has proved to be the best business decision that I have made!”
Lance A. BensonMBA 2003Cushman & Wakefield
PART-TIME MBAs Evening MBA
Schedule
• Program requires 55 credit hours of coursework. • Classes begin in the fal l and spr ing semesters. • Classes are held in the evening, Monday through Thursday.• Professional Development Seminars are held on Saturdays.• You select your own schedule each semester.• T ime to complet ion is approximately 2-3 years.
evemba.fiu.edu
305-348-3256
Downtown MBAA WORLD-CLASS MBA IN THE HEART OF MIAMI
Created for the professional who wants access to a premier business education in Downtown Miami, our world- class MBA provides you with a firm understanding of the skills, behaviors and techniques needed to succeed in today’s global marketplace.
The Downtown MBA offers you a comprehensive foundation in business processes, teaches you how to be a strategic manager, and gives you the tools to understand what drives customers. While enrolled in the program, you will analyze business issues within the framework of today’s business environment.
The Downtown MBA’s convenient location and compressed schedule are ideal for the individual who wants school and work to be within easy reach.
dtmba.fiu.edu
305-577-1681
"The DTMBA offered a perfect mix of theory and practice, and the fact that it was an eighteen-month program made it ideal. Since I'm from Miami, I knew the college's positive reputation locally and internationally. The fact that I could see the classroom from my office didn't hurt."
Ryan HoltzmanDTMBA 2006Taylor & Mathis
Schedule
• Program requires 42 credit hours of coursework (2 courses per 9-week session).
• Classes are held 2 evenings each week at our Downtown Miami Center.
• Time to completion is 18 months.
Curriculum Financial Reporting and Analysis
Legal Environment of Business
Corporate Finance
Global Financial Strategy
Organizational Behavior
Organization Information Systems
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Marketing Management
Corporate Simulation
Competitive Strategy
Accounting for Managers
International Business
Downtown MBA
Professional MBAYOUR PATH TO PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
Florida International University’s Professional MBA (PMBA) Program is designed for the busy professional seeking to pursue an MBA on Saturdays. Upon completion of the program, you will have the skills you need to be competitive in today’s business world.
Designed for the working professional with a minimum of four years of professional work experience, the PMBA program offers a fast-paced, intense program where you can network with your peers and learn from each other in a dynamic environment. You are assigned to study teams which function as a support group throughout the program.
The Professional MBA program allows you to complete your degree without interrupting your career. A three-day professional development seminar is held at the start of the program, in addition to refresher courses in quantitative and accounting skills.
pmba.fiu.edu
305-348-1036
Professional MBA
"The PMBA program provides great value to its students. In addition to an outstanding faculty, dynamic learning environ-ment, and unparalleled career management/ advisement services, we enjoyed undivided attention and full support from the PMBA staff. From class registration, to textbook and study materials; from financial aid, to in-school meals and snacks, they take care of it all. Their effective support have freed us from many hassles and enabled us to fully focus on our studies. I strongly recommend this program to any professional who is interested in pursuing an MBA degree."
Wei Young PMBA 2007Financial Analyst at Sonic Automotive
Curriculum Professional Development Seminars
Quantitative Skills Boot Camp
Operations Management
Legal Environment of Business
Accounting Principles Boot Camp
Accounting for Managers
Competitive Strategy
Marketing Management
Corporate Finance
International Business
Global Financial Markets
Organization Information Systems
Organizational Behavior
Strategic Management
Financial Repor ting and Analysis
Corporate Simulation
Special Topics Course
Schedule
• Program requires completion of professional development seminars and 42 credit hours of coursework.
• Classes star t every January at the FIU Pines Center in Pembroke Pines, FL. • Classes meet Saturdays.
• Time to completion is 20 months.
An Executive MBA degree from the Chapman Graduate School of Business provides you with the tools you need to perform a leadership role effectively in today’s dynamic environment. The program was designed for mid to senior level executives with at least eight years of professional work experience, with five of those in management.
Stepping into one of our classes is like joining the management group of a multinational organization. You will meet with peers from a variety of countries, industries, and business disciplines and work with them in teams to design global strategies. Your interaction with peers and with our internationally recognized faculty generates exciting discussions and learning opportunities for everyone involved.
Our twenty-month program is structured to fit your work and life style as well as your career aspirations. The program spans seven quarters, each extending over nine sessions. Classes meet on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. A four-day immersion residency is held at the beginning of the program, and a week-long international residency is scheduled midway through the program.
Schedule• Program requires 42 credit hours of coursework. • Class cohor ts begin each Fal l at the University Park Campus.• Classes meet on Saturdays.• T ime to complet ion is 20 months.
EXECUTIVE MBA
“The Executive MBA at FIU gave me more than a masters degree, it taught me a new way to learn. The learning came at me from all directions: classmates, guest speakers, study groups, projects, travels and yes, definitely the professors. I used this knowledge to significantly accelerate my career and was promoted to Vice President while still in the program. The Executive MBA taught me the importance of becoming a lifelong learner. Not a day goes by that I do not build on my EMBA experience at FIU.”
Marcos Perez EMBA ’00, BBA ‘90Managing DirectorMBF Healthcare Partners
Executive MBALEADERSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Executive MBA
emba.fiu.edu
305-348-1036
Curriculum
Residency One: Teamwork, Leadership and Personal Development
Operations Management
Legal Environment of Business
Economics for Managers
Accounting for Managers
Marketing Management
Corporate Finance
IT Strategy
Organizational Behavior
International Business
Global Finance
Residency Two: Global Business Trip
Strategic Management
Financial Repor ting and Analysis
Corporate Simulation
Leadership
"The Master of International Business has provided me with the knowledge and vision to prepare for my future. The MIB Spain trip allowed an incredible hands-on learning experience to enhance these teachings. This program has deepened my understanding of business disciplines needed to lead and succeed in our global business market."
Alexandra GilMIB 2005
Master of International BusinessMANAGING IN A MULTINATIONAL CONTEXT
mib.fiu.edu
305-348-3279
For professionals pursuing success in today’s dynamic global business environment, the Master of International Business (MIB) is the ideal specialized degree, one in which you can fine-tune your business expertise while focusing on international business and the world’s emerging markets. The MIB boasts an innovative and unique international curriculum and therefore distinguishes itself from similar programs at other schools.
If you already have a significant business background, academic or practical, the MIB provides exposure to the emerging realities of doing business internationally through participation in seminars, conferences, and field trips. The program allows you to deepen your understanding of international business practices.
While providing a comprehensive, graduate-level understanding of business and all its global aspects, the program also enhances your leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Your interaction with the business community gives you a chance to develop personal relation-ships and an invaluable network of contacts- great resources for now and for the future.
You have the option of completing this program as a Dual Degree (MBA/MIB) with one of our partner schools in the Americas, Europe or Asia. We also offer joint degree programs with the Master of Science in Finance (MSF) and with the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program within the FIU Chapman Graduate School of Business as well as with the FIU Law School.
Master of International BusinessSPECIALIZED MASTERS
• Program requires 36 credit hours of coursework.
• Full-time or part-time schedule options are available.
• Time to completion ranges from 12 to 24 months.
• Classes are in the evening, with one course typically offered per day from 6:25 - 9:05p.m.(Monday-Friday)
• The Seminar course has three meeting sessions (one session is a Saturday and Sunday and the other two are each on a Saturday)
• The two workshops (Accounting and Data Analysis) each typically meet on a Friday evening and Saturday during the day.
Curriculum
Workshops Accounting Data Analysis
Seminar Course Introduction to International Business
Core Courses The International Business Environment Consumer Analysis in Emerging Markets International Accounting Global Financial Strategies Managing Global Production and Technology International Marketing International Business Law International Business Policy International Human Resource Management Master's Project in International Business
Elective Course (one)
Schedule
The MIB program attracted me because international business is not an ad-hoc component; the entire program is concentrated on international business.
One of the main reasons why I chose the MIB is the diversity of the student body. In our program 90 to 95 percent were people who came from all over the world.
The FIU MIB program is incredibly strong academically. Despite all of my business experience, I have learned many new methodologies and ideas that I can apply to the international business arena.
The fact that Miami is the gateway to Latin America opens the door for students to do internships or work for multinational companies.
Maria Pradilla (MIB 2010)Country of origin: Venezuela
Master of Science in FinanceYOUR FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS
Schedule
• Program requires 36 credit hours (2 courses per 8-week session). • Classes are held at three locations: University Park Campus, Downtown Miami Center and Pines Center. • Depending on the location, classes are held on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings or two evenings during the week. • Time to completion is 12 months.
Developed for working professionals wanting to broaden their understanding of the domestic and global financial services industry, the Master of Science in Finance program enables you to become well-versed in the financial industry: from corporate finance to swaps and options to mutual fund management. It also sharpens your knowledge of financial strategy.
The curriculum challenges you to examine the dynamic nature of today’s financial markets and to seize the opportunities this rapidly-changing arena poses to financial managers. The program enhances your technical and analytical financial skills and includes the use of the latest financial software. At the same time, the program helps you prepare for Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam.
The twelve-month, lock-step, weekend program allows you to continue full-time work and, for added convenience, is offered at three locations in South Florida. You also may choose to earn a joint degree by combining the Master of Science in Finance program with an MBA. Curriculum
Core 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
Specialty Courses
Financial Management Track of fered at the University Park Campus Capital Budgeting Financial Management Policies Financial Software
Investments Track of fered at the Pines Center Financial Management Policies Advance Investment Advance Risk Management
International Banking and Financial Institutions Track of fered at the Downtown Miami Center Commercial Banking International Bank Management Credit analysis or Real Estate Finance
Master of Science in Finance
“Of the three graduate programs I have attended, this is by far the best and the one where I feel I am getting a greater return on my investment in time and money. I had considered programs at other universities, but I believe that FIU’s finance program is more focused than the rest. The solid foundation in theory prepares us for developments in the field long after we complete the program, and there are enough real-world projects to give practical application to all that theory.”
Rafael Muñoz MSF 2007Terremark Worldwide
msft.fiu.edu
305-348-7277
Master of Science in Management Information SystemsDEVELOPING NEXT-GENERATION CIOS
Our Master of Science in Management Information Systems (MSMIS) is the only program of its kind that was actually designed with strategic direction from the top CIOs in South Florida. In conjunction with our world-renowned faculty, our advisory board of top IT professionals was instrumental in creating a new and unique master’s program that delivers knowledge critical to the success of future Chief Information Officers (CIOs).
To better prepare you to become a CIO, we offer you an integrated curriculum that combines technical and IT management skills, including electronic commerce management, database management, systems analysis and design, project management, knowledge management, and management of the information systems function. This approach enables you to understand the complexities of today’s most critical business systems and to manage IT resources to produce the best value for your organization.
msis.fiu.edu
305-348-6852
Curriculum
Enterprise Information Systems
Telecommunication Networks
Information Security
Database Management
Web Management
Knowledge Management
Systems Analysis and Design
Information Systems Policy & Strategy
E-commerce Management
Project Management of Information Systems
Special Topics in Information Systems: Health Care Information Management
Business Intelligence
Professional Development Seminars
The Master of Science in Management Information Systems Program at Florida International University is the only program I found that offered a diverse subject in the technology field that was appealing to me when I was considering a graduate level degree. I
was extremely pleased with the topics offered in each class, the structure of the program, as well as the level of experience of the professors and the overall experience provided by the staff. This program was the stepping stone in my career. Before completion of the program I was offered the opportunity of a new position at Norwegian Cruise Line. Without the knowledge attained from this program I would not have succeeded in my new role nor all the future growth attained thereafter in my career. Iovana Posada (MSMIS ’06)Director IT Project Management OfficeNorwegian Cruise Line
Schedule
• Program requires 36 credit-hours (2 courses per 8-week session) of coursework.
• Classes are held on Saturdays (full day).
• Class cohorts begin in January and August at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus
• Mandatory Professional Development Seminars focused on leadership, team building, career development, writing and presentation skills.
• Time to completion is 12 months.
• Joint degree option with Evening MBA and International MBA.
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. I constructed a network of close friends and passionate professionals. The program is a challenge I encourage everyone to take on. My advice: dare to grow, dare to dream, dare to do it, ‘cause no matter how you look at it, you will leave a winner! Mairim Avila (MSMIS ‘07)Senior Operating Systems ProgrammerETSD, Miami Dade County
Master of Science in Management Information Systems
Human Resource ManagementMANAGING PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY IN GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS
“The HRM is an intensive program that has increased my knowledge and made me a more complete professional. With its demanding curriculum and real life projects, this amazing program has prepared me to move up in human resource management. I am sure it will open many doors in the future!”
Rene LopezMSHRM 2007University of Miami
While I have been in Human Resources Management for many years, obtaining my MSHRM degree was a personal goal for me. FIU’s accelerated program allowed me to accomplish this goal in just twelve months. The lock-step program is designed so that you can partner with
the same group of professionals throughout the year. I travel extensively and was still able to manage the communications with my team and deliver on the weekly assignments. The professors are professional and knowledgeable about our field. Although completing my Master’s degree was challenging, the accomplishment was well worth the investment. Karen J. Viera (MSHRM ’09)VP, Human ResourcesAssurant Specialty Property
Aimed at professionals already working in human resource positions, as well as college graduates of any background interested in pursuing a career in human resource management, the Human Resource Management (HRM) program offers crucial skills necessary to manage an increasingly diverse and international workplace.
The HRM program delivers a comprehensive curriculum to help you become the strategic link between your organization's workforce and organizational success. The program covers a wide spectrum of challenges facing senior HR practitioners in an increasingly global and dynamic environment. The curriculum also prepares you for the most valued professional cer tification exams in the field, mainly those of the Society for Human Resource Management's Cer tification Institute. Our faculty includes many well-known scholars in the HR field, members of the most prestigious HR journals, and top-tier HR professionals.
Curriculum
Human Resource Strategy and Planning
Employment Law and Human Resource Management
High - Involvement Human Resource Management
Human Resource Knowledge Management
Performance & Talent Management
International Human Resource Management
Labor Issues and Conflict Management
Critical Thinking in Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Metrics
Staffing Organizations
Reward Systems Management
Wellness Management
mshrm.fiu.edu
305-348-5945
Schedule
• Program requires 36 credit-hours (2 courses per 8-week session) of coursework.
• Classes are held on Saturdays (full day).
• Class cohorts begin in January and August at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus.
• Time to completion is 12 months.
• Joint degree option with Evening MBA and International MBA.
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in International Real EstateMANAGING REAL ESTATE IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
Schedule
• Program requires 30 credit hours of coursework (2 courses per 8-week session).• Classes are held 2 evenings each week.• T ime to complet ion is 10 months.
In today’s challenging domestic and international marketplace, the Real Estate professional’s success depends on the knowledge and competitiveness he or she possesses. The MS in International Real Estate equips you with a detailed understanding of real estate markets and valuation, development, investment analysis and performance measurement, financing techniques, law and accounting as well as international real estate transactions. These issues and how they interact in the global marketplace are considered throughout the curriculum.
The program will qualify graduates as true domestic and international real estate professionals. Because the MS in International Real Estate is the only one of its kind with a true international focus, you will be well positioned for long-term career development and advancement.
You can be enrolled in the MS in International Real Estate without interrupting your work schedule because classes are held two evenings each week at our conveniently located Downtown Center in the heart of Miami, or via the web using Blackboard Technology. Furthermore, the compressed schedule allows you to complete your studies in ten months. 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
Master of Science in International Real Estate
"FIU’s MS in Interna-tional Real Estate has been an exceptional program. As a young professional working in the commercial real estate industry, I could not think of a more analytical and comprehensive way to learn about the intricacies of real estate. The faculty have made this program truly challenging and enjoyable. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in ‘getting ahead’ in the very competitive real estate world."
Jeb Bush, Jr.MSIRE 2008Fairchild PartnersCommercial Real Estate Services
msire.fiu.edu
305-577-1699
Master of Accounting
Master of AccountingTAKING YOUR ACCOUNTING CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Created for students who already have an undergraduate degree in accounting, the Master of Accounting (MACC) takes you to the next level in your professional career. Typically, our students are CPAs, accountants, consultants, and other working professionals.
The program features a state-of-the-art curriculum, access to valuable accounting software packages, high-tech lab and top-notch faculties. Additionally, you will take part in professional networking events and exclusive School of Accounting career fairs.
A lock-step program, the Master of Accounting satisfies the 30 credit hours beyond a Bachelor’s degree required by Florida’s State Board of Accountancy for CPA licensure.
“I started the MACC program just expecting to graduate with a Master of Account-ing, but what I gained was priceless. It was a great experience to interact every weekend with the same group of students and knowledgeable professors who helped us to grow as professionals and individuals by giving us practical tools that could be used in our daily lives. I also became eligible to transfer my CPA license from another state in just ten months. I would not hesitate to recommend this program to my colleagues and friends.”
Yvette F. GarciaMACC 2005Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra
macc.fiu.edu
305-348-3501
• Program requires 30 credit hours of coursework.
• Classes are held at the University Park Campus and the Pines Center on Saturdays (al l day), and Tuesday/Thursday nights, depending on the semester star t date.
• Time to complet ion is 10 months.
CurriculumEvaluation of Financial Repor ts, 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
Value-added Accounting Practice
Accounting Theor y
Special Topics - Litigation Suppor t
Schedule
Executive Master of Science in Taxation
Executive Master of Science in TaxationTRAINING TAX PROFESSIONALS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
“I was very pleasantly surprised by the caliber of the program and was particularly impressed by the quality of the instruc-tors. I’ve been in Miami for twelve years and know the top professionals. The ones teaching in this program are the best.”
Phillip ZukowskiEMST 2004Ribotsky, Levine & Co.
Schedule• Program requires 30 credit hours of coursework. • Classes are held on Saturdays ( ful l day) at the University Park Campus. • T ime to complet ion is 12 months.
The 12-month Executive Master of Science in Taxation (EMST) program for practicing accoun-tants will teach you how to apply new technologies to tax research problems by integrating academics and application. By providing you with computerized tax preparation and access to research databases, the program prepares you to accelerate your career in the specialized area of taxation. Classes are small and emphasize group problem-solving.
The seminar-style class experience simulates your working environment, thereby allowing for group planning. The program also satisfies the 30-hour
CPA requirement.
No courses are held during tax busy-season (mid-February through April 15).
Curriculum
Tax Research, Practive and Procedure
Federal Corporate Taxation
Taxation of Pass-Through Entities
State and Local Taxation
Wealth Transfers
Value-added Tax Strategies for Business Decisions
Principles of International Taxation
Transactions in Proper ty
Current Developments in Taxation
Professional Development Seminars (3)
emst.fiu.edu
305-348-3501
PhD in Business Administration
"It was my passion to finish my PhD program and fortunately it was a very pleasant journey of four amazing years. I wish I can take all the credit for my achieve-ments myself, but had it not been for many excellent professors in the School of Account-ing, it would have been impossible. I got many wonderful opportuni-ties to improve upon my research and teaching abilities. The school has generously supported all the PhD students to attend academic conferences, both at the regional and national level. I'm really very thankful for all the help I received from my professors and program administrator and will wholeheartedly recommend you to think of FIU as your PhD school of preference."
Xiaoli YuanPhD School of Accounting, Summer 08
The objective of the PhD in Business Administration Program is to prepare you for a career in academia by building your understanding of the substantive domains and literature within your selected area of concentration. It provides you with the methodological and analytical tools required for executing research and creating knowledge. It develops your skills in formulating, conducting, and communicating quality research. In the process, it also fosters your ability to teach effectively.
The PhD program typically requires four years of full-time study: two to two-and a-half years of coursework and summer projects, and the rest in dissertation research. You will take a minimum of sixteen courses, with at least six of them in your chosen area of concentration. These courses may also include supervised independent study as well as special topics courses in your chosen or related area of specialization. You may also be required to complete summer research projects under faculty supervision.
Concentrations
Accounting
Finance
Management Information Systems
Management/International Business/ Hospitality Management
Degree Requirements
General degree requirements for all PhD candidates in Business Administration include successful completion of:
1. All required coursework.
2. A comprehensive examination at the end of your coursework.
3. A doctoral dissertation.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
phdba.fiu.edu
305-348-1746
Dual Degree Partners and Global Programs
Promoting international partnerships is a strategic priority for the Chapman School.
We offer Dual Degree programs in which students from partner schools can transfer MBA credits toward a Master of International Business at Chapman, and vice versa, thus reducing the time to completion of both programs.
Members of a global network combine their academic strengths through faculty exchanges, as well as through shared career management services. We continue to expand our list of prestigious partner institutions.
In keeping with our vision of providing innovative, market-driven, technology-enabled programs that prepare leaders and entrepreneurs for success in global businesses, we also offer MBA graduate programs in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Panama. Additional programs are being considered in Latin America and other parts of the world.
Dual Degree Par tnersArgentina – IAE Business School, Universidad Austral (Buenos Aires), UADE Business School (Buenos Aires), Universidad Católica de Córdoba
Brazil – COPPEAD Graduate School of Business, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Chile – Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Santiago); Universidad de Chile (Santiago)
China –Qingdao University; Shandong Economic University (Jinan), Tianjin Foreign Studies University (Tianjin)
Colombia – Universidad de los Andes (Bogota); Universidad del Norte (Barranquilla)
Costa Rica – INCAE (San José)
Croatia – Zagreb School of Economics and Management (Zagreb)
France – EDHEC Business School (Nice and Lille), Sup de Co Montpellier Business School, ESC Clermont Graduate School of Management
Germany – Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Munich Business School
Greece – ALBA Graduate Business School (Athens)
Hungary – CEU Business School (Budapest)
India – Guru Gobind Indraprastha University (Delhi); Uttar Pradesh Technical University (Lucknow); Atal Buhari Vajpayee University (Gwalior)
Italy – ALMA Graduate School, Universita di Bologna, MIP School of Management, Politecnico di Milano, Universita degli Studi di Bari
Mexico – EGADE, Tecnológico de Monterrey, ITAM (Mexico City), Universidad Anáhuac (Mexico City)
Peru – Universidad ESAN (Lima)
Portugal – ISCTE Business School, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa
Puerto Rico – Universidad de Puerto Rico (San Juan)
Spain – ESIC Business & Marketing School (Madrid)
Trinidad and Tobago – Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, University of West Indies (Port of Spain)
Uruguay – Universidad ORT (Montevideo)
Venezuela – IESA (Caracas)
DUAL DEGREE PARTNERS AND GLOBAL PROGRAMS
Global Programs
Executive MBA at the University College of the Caribbean (Kingston, Jamaica)
Master of Accounting at ITAM (Mexico City, Mexico)
Professional MBA at UNIBE (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) at Quality Leadership University (Panama City, Panama)
Career Management Services partners with you so that you can play an active role in your continuing development and in evaluating and implementing your personal career plans.
The Career Management Services staff offers high-quality, accessible, and well-coordinated services and provides information designed to help you achieve career success. Workshops cover topics such as writing resumes, preparing for and handling the job interview, developing job search strategies, and effective networking. In addition, the office provides self-assessment tools, individual advising, resume referral, and on-campus interviews for internships and permanent positions.
Career Management Services works closely with employers to develop relationships that provide you access to various employment opportunities.
ADP
American Airlines
American Express
Bacardi
Banco Santander
Bank of America
Baptist Health South Florida
Beckman Coulter
Burger King
Carnival Cruise Lines
Caterpillar
Citibank International
Deloitte & Touche
Deutsche Bank
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Ernst & Young
Exxon Mobil
FedEx
Florida Power & Light
General Electric
Hewlett Packard
Inktel Direct
Johnson & Johnson
KPMG
LAN
Merrill Lynch
Miami-Dade County
Microsoft
Ocean Bank
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Procter & Gamble
Prudential Financial
Regions Bank
Royal Caribbean Cruises
Ryder
Star Casualty
State Farm
SunTrust Bank
Target
Titan America
Visa
Wachovia
Walt Disney World
World Fuel
Career Management ServicesYOUR SUCESS IS OUR SUCCESS
careers.fiu.edu
305-348-7396
Leading organizations recognize the value of Chapman graduates:
"Only when I was in the program did I realize how much the Chapman School’s Career Management Services staff had to offer me, not only in learning about myself and redefining my career objectives, but also in helping me revisit my long-term goals, revamp my resume, perfect my interviewing skills, and recognize how competitive the market is and how to shine in this environment. Most importantly, I learned to master the “art of network-ing” and to understand that the ones that progress in life are those who take the time to communicate with and build rapport with others."
Cybele Chamas Executive MBA 2004Lucent Worldwide Services
CAREER MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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