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Rebalancing, ramping up supply chains to meet COVID-19 demand

Dr. Larry Guinipero - Our current COVID-19 crisis has magnified the importance of strategically managing supply chains and anticipating risks in uncertain times. We are seeing unprecedented issues due to disruptions in sourcing and overwhelming demand. In general, there are imbalances in different supply chains...

China experiences mixed effects of technology

Dr. Xinlin Tang - In the spread of COVID-19 in China, technology has played an indispensable role, generating both positive and negative effects. On the positive side, the user-generated content was spread out through social media, raising public concerns even before the government stepped in. Dr. Li Wenliang at Wuhan Central Hospital sent out the first message to a group of fellow doctors on WeChat, warning them about a possible contagious illness like SARS...

Long-term examination of liability issues already underway

Dr. Patricia Born - The insurance industry will face extraordinary challenges dealing with COVID-19. Health insurers are already struggling with decisions that will affect their direct costs related to testing and providing treatment for the virus, and many potential indirect costs, such as the costs of delaying treatment of other health issues...

Employee welfare continues to take multiple hits

Dr. Wayne Hochwarter - Health, family, finances and jobs are all issues that poll after poll identify as causing the most sleepless nights. It's challenging enough when one of the four invades our psyche and can trigger panic. It’s hard to imagine how to cope when people are attacked by two, three or all four concerns simultaneously...

Leading your employees through the pandemic crisis

Dr. Darren Brooks - The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus is moving most organizations into unchartered territories in terms of human resource policies and practices. The challenge is how to implement various levels of business continuity plans to ensure core business functions continue, where possible, while addressing the fears and anxieties experienced by employees on issues such as personal health and well-being, loss of pay...

Remote learning introduces students to key business skills

Lance Kerwin - Now that Florida State University has moved all learning online, this is a time to apply the skills and experiences that the students will need in the workplace from Day 1. Being able to pivot and leverage the amazing technologies and partnerships we have through the College of Business provides a unique opportunity to show our students how to collaborate remotely...

Working, learning remotely is the new norm across campus

Students, faculty and staff members are adjusting to working remotely and practicing social distancing in compliance with efforts to stem the spread of the disease.

New ranking provides another Top 10 standing for real estate

Florida State University’s MBA specialty in real estate ranks among the Top 10 public programs nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 list of “Best Graduate Schools” released today.

Top undergraduates to benefit from more pathways to a graduate degree

More business majors will be able to get a jump-start on an MBA or specialty master’s degree thanks to an expansion of combined pathway options at Florida State University’s College of Business.


Graduate degrees again rank among top online programs nationwide

Florida State University’s College of Business’ online master’s degree programs continue to stand strong among the nation’s best, as showcased by U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 rankings released today.