Course offers introduction to business, ethical decision-making
Among the many first steps that freshmen take to become accustomed to college, the School of Business Administration created its own FIRST Step. This step, however, serves as an introductory business course that pairs students with nonprofit organizations. An acronym for Freshman Integrity, Responsibility and Success through Teamwork, FIRST Step helps new business students understand...
Business execution should be a priority
Most people who have conceived a new business idea have been told, “Make sure you have a good business plan.” The elements of the ideal business plan are fairly common and cliche: marketing and advertising strategies, identifying the target audience, research of the target audience’s consummation trends, and the list goes on. While it sounds...
Freshman recognized for work
Freshman Ketan Rahangdale recently won the Kairos 50 award for his development of a wireless alternative for wired devices. The device would allow any owner of Beat headphones to listen to music without being physically connected to the music player. Rahangdale and his business partner Jaiyu Ni, a student at Babson College, were inspired to...
Create your own success story
It’s one of the worst feelings a college student experiences. The phone feels so heavy in your hand, you slowly dial the numbers, listening to the dreadful dial tone … “Mom? Yeah, I’m … I’m … I’m broker than MC Hammer.” Calling your parents for money is demeaning and something most of us would like...
Neighboring businesses optimistic about school year
The fourth week of August marks the beginning of a new semester. But for many neighboring businesses, it also marks a high tide in profits — summertime causes their pockets to suffer. Companies like Titanic Restaurant and Brewery, located near campus, and Book Horizons, located across U.S. 1, quickly fill up their cash registers due...
Web site gives musicians chance to market their music
Audimated.com, a networking site created June 2010 by University of Miami School of Business alumnus Lucas Sommer is a fresh take on social networking that provides incentives for people to connect through the shared love of music.
Alumni, senior win top prize
Photography, art and fashion are colliding thanks to a new company called Chiral, which designs bathing suits.
The apparel and design company took home the $10,000 grand prize at the UM School of Business’ 2011 Business Plan Competition last Friday.
American Marketing Association
University of Miami students can now become members of the American Marketing Association (AMA), one of the most prestigious marketing organizations in the nation.
Three-year degree programs economical and efficient
In an uncertain economy, tuition costs are an important factor in choosing a university. Undoubtedly for some, the University of Miami’s steep rates are a turn-off. But what if you could have your cake and eat it too, by graduating in just three years?
Step to leadership: New business course gives students ‘hands-on experiences,’ community interaction
Last fall, the School of Business added the Management 100 Course, also known as Freshman Integrity, Responsibility and Success through Teamwork (FIRST) Step, to its curriculum. The course, which is a semester long and required for all freshmen, is designed to expose students to business ethical principles, teamwork and the challenges that organizations face.
UM entrepreneurs ‘Launch’ businesses with new program
The Launch Pad, a new, free service provided by the Toppel Career Center, will now serve as a springboard for students from all walks of life to begin their own businesses while in college.
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