FMU School of Business Students Slated To Offer Gateway To Impressive Career Opportunities

(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL, March 31, 2016 - Florida Memorial University (FMU) and the National Black MBA Association® (NBMBAA) entered into a groundbreaking agreement that will develop and strengthen career pathways for undergraduate and graduate business students. The partnership also aims to enhance the quality of the educational experiences, internship placements and job opportunities for deserving students enrolled at FMU.

This innovative collaboration, launched following Access to the Dream: Celebrating the Past: Preparing for the Future, panel discussion hosted by both FMU and NBMBAA. Students learned valuable tips and takeaways to help guide their transition from school to work as entrepreneurs and global leaders. FMU alumni also shared their career success secrets on how they have excelled in their respective fields.

“The discussion around ‘Access to the Dream’ is an important discussion topic for all college campuses; we were excited to bring this conversation to our valued partner, Florida Memorial University,” said Jesse Tyson, President and CEO, National Black MBA Association. “We discussed the importance of job preparedness, networking, and a myriad of other topics that will help close the achievement gap for African American students in the business world.”

“Florida Memorial is honored to partner with the NBMBAA. Our goal is to expose our students to business and industry leaders who can provide valuable insights to propel their careers forward. Our business school is uniquely positioned to provide a pipeline of highly competitive students and graduates to compete for coveted internships and open positions. We want to maximize these opportunities. FMU means business,” said Dr. Roslyn Artis, President, Florida Memorial University.

The partnership will allow for FMU students to apply for NBMBAA scholarships, that will be matched by FMU students will also have access to NBMBAA internships opportunities and their annual conference.

Florida Memorial is South Florida’s only HBC, with an accredited part time one year MBA program gaining thefull range of Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management and Marketing knowledge needed to compete and succeed in today’s business world. Emphasis is placed on strategic planning, developing strong leadership skills, ethics, and critical thinking. The Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.


About Florida Memorial University
Located in the city of Miami Gardens, Florida Memorial University is a private, historically black institution that offers forty- two undergraduate degree programs and four graduate degree programs to a culturally diverse student body. Since its inception in 1879, the University has upheld a commitment to provide a solid foundation for thousands of young people and to open doors to educational opportunities that may have otherwise been closed to them. Today the University is a leader in the provision of higher demand programs and majors to a diverse student body. As South Florida’s only Historically Black College or University (HBCU), it is widely recognized as the birthplace of the Negro National Anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.” For more information, Contact: Dr. Abbass Entessari, Dean of the School of Business and MBA Director, 305.623.1441 or visit www.fmuniv.edu.


About the NBMBAA
Established in 1970, the National Black MBA Association is dedicated to developing partnerships that result in the creation of intellectual and economic wealth in the black community through its five channels of engagement: education, career, leadership, entrepreneurship and lifestyle. With 40-plus chapters, a membership base of more than 9,000 and more than 300 corporate partners, the NBMBAA provides access to its constituents through services such as the Annual NBMBAA Conference and Exposition, local Empowerment Initiatives; and other programs. To learn more about the NBMBAA, or to become a member, visit www.nbmbaa.org.