May 09 2013

College Fed Challenge

College Fed Challenge is a team competition for undergraduate college students sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Eastern Economic Association. It is intended to encourage students to learn more about the U.S. macro economy, the Federal Reserve System and the implementation of monetary policy. It is also aimed at spurring interest in economics and finance as subjects for advanced study and the basis for a career.

-Earn 3 credits for Fall 2011 (ECON 203/BUSI 403)
-Learn about Economic Indicators & Monetary Policy and compete with local institutions on economic outlook

We are currently recruiting for the Fed Challenge for Fall 2013 semester.

For more information and other inquiries, please contact:
Maria Dinnano or Riddhi Patel Doshi

Mar 12 2013

Opportunity and Passion Define SOM Entrepreneurship Event

NYIT's School of Management hosted "An Evening with the Entrepreneurs: A Networking and Learning Opportunity" on March 7 at the Manhattan campus. Moderated by Professor William Lawrence, Ph.D., the event featured three NYIT alumni who spoke to students and faculty about their entrepreneurial successes and how their NYIT degrees helped shape their careers. Read more.

Feb 28 2013

An Evening with the Entrepreneurs: A Networking and Learning Opportunity

NYIT School of Management and the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies invites students, faculty, staff, and their guests to join an open discussion with NYIT alumni entrepreneurs who will share their experiences starting and managing successful small businesses. The event will take place on Thursday, March 7 at 6 in the 11th floor auditorium of the New Technology Building, 16 W. 61st St., NYIT-Manhattan.

Feb 26 2013

Summer Class in Germany

Spend two weeks in Soest, Germany, this summer and receive 3 credits!

Open to all majors: undergraduate and graduate!

Dates: Saturday, July 20 – Saturday, Aug. 3 2013
Course: BUSIE 410 or BUSIE 700 (Business Elective)
Program Fee: $2,500

Includes:
-tuition (3 credits)
-accommodations and daily breakfast
-airport pick-up
-local transportation
-three-day visit to Berlin
-one-day visit to Cologne
-exciting cultural program and entrance fees

Learn more >>

Feb 19 2013

iBrand Panel: How I Landed and Kept My Job

Attend a discussion with business leaders at an iBrand Panel on "How I Landed and Kept My Job" hosted by the NYIT School of Management's Professional Enrichment Program. Eve Steiglitz of MediaVest will serve as moderator.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013
6:45- 8 p.m.
16 W. 61st St., 11th Floor Auditorium

Feb 07 2013

2013 Corporate Challenge Meeting

Come learn how to apply business analytics in the exciting field of Big Data. Also receive a certificate of participation to build your resume.

Participants have a chance to win cash prizes awarded by the School of Management, and a chance to receive Certificate of Excellence in the Award Gala.

Mandatory Meeting
Tuesday, March 12
12:30– 2 p.m.
Harry Shure Hall, DL 5

Learn more about the Corporate Challenge.

Jan 22 2013

School of Management Leads Effort to Partner with South Korean University

NYIT is working to create dual-degree offerings in hospitality management, business programs, and study abroad exchanges in partnership with Hallym University in South Korea. Robert J. Koenig, Ed.D., associate dean for the School of Management, is leading this effort, which began in summer 2012 with a successful exchange between NYIT and Hallym University. Read more.

Nov 19 2012

NY State Business Plan Competition

Participate in a state competition on developing a business plan. Join: Water Bottle Roofing Structure or Pillow Used For Tracheotomy Patients

Sep 17 2012

16th International Workshop

Teams from ten nations are coming together April 6-19, 2013 for an international meeting in the USA. While playing a business management game, you will be discovering national, cultural and educational peculiarities in behavior and work style. As a member of a multinational team you will try to find solutions with the aim of outperforming your competitors in the market. The best three companies will present their results publicly at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Learn more>>

May 04 2012

NYIT Students Win Awards at Statewide Business Plan Competition

Two NYIT interdisciplinary student teams won Peoples’ Choice Awards at the New York State Business Plan Competition. The teams – with representatives from the School of Management, School of Architecture and Design, School of Engineering and Computing Sciences, and College of Arts and Sciences -- spent nearly five months researching and perfecting separate strategies for two businesses: an online interactive game to save endangered animals and a water-bottle roofing system that can be used in disaster relief. At the April 26th competition, team leaders presented elevator pitches for their projects. Dr. Joanne Scillitoe,director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and an associate professor of entrepreneurship in NYIT’s School of Management, was a faculty advisor for both projects. School of Management students who were involved in the winning projects were: Arjun Rai, Shixian Jiang, and Dawei Pang.

May 04 2012

School of Management Student Recognized by the Society for Human Resource Management

Jennifer Rosenblum, a graduate student enrolled in the M.S. in Human Resource Management and Labor Relations program at NYIT’s School of Management, is the 2012 recipient of the Matt Halpern Memorial Award.

Apr 24 2012

2012 Fed Challenge Competition

The School of Management is now recruiting team members for the 2012 Fed Challenge competition. If you are interested in earning 3 credits and competing against other students on current economic and financial issues, please contact Dr. Diamando Afxentiou at dafxenti@nyit.edu or 212.261.1602.

Apr 24 2012

Student Ambassador Program

The School of Management is now accepting applications for next year's Student Ambassador Program. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to build your resume and work with your peers representing the School of Management, please contact Ms. Jeannine Gamble Francis at 516.686.1175 or jogamble@nyit.edu.

Mar 24 2012

TheBizDen 2012 Business Summit (April 4): Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Technology and More

The School of Management, along with TheBizDen, are hosting the first ever TheBizDen 2012 Business Summit for over 250 students and entrepreneurs at the Auditorium on Broadway. That’s right, join us on April 4, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, for an evening of discussions, networking and fun as we celebrate entrepreneurship and sound business leadership right here in New York City! From 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm will be a panel discussion with 5 top entrepreneurs from the area talking about the future of entrepreneurship, leadership, technology and more. What is the future of business as we know it? What will it take to build your own company, or scale your current venture, in such an ecosystem? Join the discussion to find out! TheBizDen Business Summit's panel of speakers include Peter Shankman, Samantha Smith, Michael Yavonditte, Stephen Messer and Tom "TK" Kuegler. Some of the most well known organizations and entrepreneurs are supporting out student run initiative at TheBizDen. With so much excitement, talent and passion, this event is sure to be both fun and insightful for anyone looking to build the next big thing! Tickets are FREE to students and faculty members (RSVP here). See you on Broadway on April 4!

Feb 21 2012

Corporate Challenge 2012

Brand Management And Promotion Strategies Using Social Media

The Corporate Challenge is a competition where student groups perform field work on a case study prepared by the School of Management and a local business organization. The case study is relevant to emerging issues in business and addresses an ongoing project provided by the local business.

Feb 21 2012

MassChallenge.org Comes to NYIT School of Management!

MassChallenge.org, a not-for-profit organization dedicated towards helping budding entrepreneurs find the right resources and financial support, will be speaking on February 23rd from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. As the world's largest startup competition and accelerator program, finding the right mentor network and resources has never been easier. If you are interested in startups, entrepreneurship and venture capital, this event is for you! The speaking session will take place at the 11th Floor Auditorium, conveniently located at 16 W. 61St, and is made possible by TheBizDen. Please RSVP here.

Feb 03 2012

Center for Human Resources Studies Receives HRCI Approval

School of Management's Center for Human Resources Studies has received approval by the Human Resource Certification Institute as an Approved Provider of course work that will qualify for recertification credit for individuals who hold professional HR certification as PHRs, SPHRs , or GPHRs. To maintain their certification, these individuals must complete 60-hours of approved credits every three years.  

We expect to begin offering courses for recertification credit this spring.  The Center currently offers preparation courses in Manhattan and Old Westbury for individuals preparing for their initial certification exams. The new destination enables the Center to expand its educational course offering to the HR professional community. 

For additional information, please email shrm@nyit.edu.

Feb 02 2012

Spring Formal Dinner Cruise 2012

On behalf of the School of Management Student Advancement Programs and NYIT’s Delta Mu Delta Alpha Xi Chapter, in collaboration with the Student Government Association and Campus Life, we invite you to the 2012 Spring Formal Dinner Cruise on Friday, May 18, 2012, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Click for event details.

Jan 30 2012

Hospitality Studies Department Represents NYIT at PCMA Conference

A group of faculty, staff, and students from NYIT's Department of Hospitality Studies attended the Convening Leaders Conference hosted by the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Jan. 8-11 in San Diego, Calif.

Nov 11 2011

TheBizDen Launches First Show Nov. 15 with an Amazing Entrepreneur from Finland!

Calling all students! Do you have a burning question you want to ask an entrepreneur about startups and business? Perhaps you have a business idea but need some advice, tips or a second opinion. Wait no more! Oliver Bremer, Co-Founder of Founder2be, is coming to the Manhattan campus next Tuesday, November 15, 2011! Email us your questions at: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) along with your first name and major to have your question considered for the Q and A session of the show. Although the show isn’t open yet to “in person appearances” by students at the moment, we do plan on inviting students to come onto the show in the near future.

TheBizDen is located on the Upper West Side (inside the small business incubator and Center for Entrepreneurial Studies) at NYIT. We will be podcasting the show within the week for your convenience. Remember, just biz talks, that’s all!