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.
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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!

Oct 20 2011

Social Media Victories: Real Businesses, Real Campaigns, Real Results

Students learned how to leverage social media for businesses on Oct. 18 at the event, "Social Media Victories: Real Businesses, Real Campaigns, Real Results," sponsored by the School of Management's Student Advancement Program, among others.

Oct 07 2011

Students Visit Brotherhood Winery to Learn About Wine-Making Business

Hospitality students learned about the wine-making process during an educational trip to Brotherhood Winery on Oct. 5 in Washingtonville, N.Y.

Sep 16 2011

Hospitality Students Participate in New York PCMA Education Day

For 23 hospitality students interested in organizing events, trade shows, conferences, and conventions, a recent daylong conference in New York City provided firsthand exposure to their chosen career paths. The conference, New York Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) Education Day, took place on Sept. 16 at the Millennium Hotel.

Sep 12 2011

Six Students Represent NYIT at NAAMBA Student Leadership Conference

Six outstanding School of Management M.B.A. students represented NYIT at the National Association of Asian M.B.A. (NAAMBA) Student Leadership Conference, Sept. 8-10 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Aug 09 2011

15th International Workshop, Portugal

Teams from ten nations are coming together for an international business management game in Portugal from March 24 to April 5, 2012.

As a member of a multinational team, you will try to find solutions with the aim of outperforming your competitors in the market. If you are successful, your company will grow and your shareholders will enjoy a higher dividend due to increased profits and more efficient management strategies.

Jul 12 2011

Get Today’s Entrepreneurship Information on Twitter!

Follow Dr. Scillitoe and NYIT's Center for Entrepreneurial Studies on Twitter at NYITEntrep for today's relevant entrepreneurship information. Today's media is filled with entrepreneurship related advice and information but, how do you know which is the the good vs.not-so-good advice? Follow Dr. Scillitoe at NYITEntrep where today's good advice and information is presented (and the not-so-good advice is tossed in the trash where it belongs) to keep your business moving forward and on track for success! Recent topics found on NYITEntrep include: where to rub elbows with venture capitalists in NYC, how to be a great boss, where to get 3 free questions a month answered by bona fide lawyers, how to manage the latest technology, why your accountant is not as confidential as you may think, should you Groupon, should you offer a sweepstakes, latest innovations and opportunities in the market, where to get help with business valuations, internet reputation management, upcoming business plan competitions, upcoming workshops and speakers, etc, It is all about today's relevant entrepreneurship information brought to you.

May 16 2011

Fed Challenge Competition

If you are interested in economic forecasting and participating in a competition among local colleges and universities, join the NYIT Fed Challenge Team.  The competition is organized by the Eastern Economic Association and sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of NY. You will earn 3 credits.  For more information please contact Dr. Diamando Afxentiou at dafxenti@nyit.edu or Dr. Paul Kutasovic at pkutasov@nyit.edu. 

Apr 25 2011

Study Abroad!!!

Spend 2 weeks at the University of Applied Science in Soest, Germany from July 16 to July 30, 2011 and earn 3 credits (BUSIE-410). An unforgettable experience with lectures, company visits, cultural activities and visit to the great cities of Bonn and Berlin. Approximate cost $3,500. Please contact Dr. Diamando Afxentiou, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Mar 10 2011

Invitation to the 2011 Dean’s Technology Challenge

The Dean’s Teach with Today’s Technology Challenge is a challenge to School of Management (SoM) students to help us incorporate the newest and greatest Web 2.0 technologies into the curriculum. Students are requested to submit project proposals that include information on how they would incorporate new technology into an existing SoM course. In this challenge, students are the faculty and faculty are the students….read more.