BBA Newsletter Sept-Dec 2019

R E T T E L S NEW MBER E C E D R E B SEPTEM

2019

UNIBE FIU-BBA FIRST ALUMNI COCKTAIL

WORK TEAM DIRECTOR: DAYANNA POLANCO ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: FRANSHESKA COLLADO ACADEMIC ASSISTANT: NAISA TEJADA EDITORS IN CHIEF: MARIA LAURA DIONICIO JESSICA PENG

CONTENT 4 FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS 18 BBA PROMOTION ACTIVITIES 26 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 38 INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES

FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENT

’S RANKING QS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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Dr. Julio Castaùos UNIBE’s RECTOR

During

the

month

of

November,

UNIBE

obtained for the fourth consecutive year the best

score

of

the

Ranking

QS

in

the

Dominican Republic. Additionally, it ranked among the best 136 universities of the entire Latin American region.

It is truly an honor to be a faculty member of a

university

that

contributes

with

the

creation of professionals with high level of skills

and

outstanding market.

competencies, performances

in

delivering the

labor

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FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS

FIU U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT RANKING During the month of September the U.S. News and World Report ranked Florida International University’s undergraduate international business program as #2 in the whole nation.

We are extremely proud to be able to share partnership with one of the most outstanding universities of Miami and surely hope that our joint effort allows us to offer the best for our future professionals.

DON’T BE JUST A STUDENT,

BE A PANTHER

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FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS

INNOVA CON BANESCO 2019

A HUGE SHOUT OUT to our students David Gozali and David Lorenzo, winners of the contest “INNOVA con Banesco 2019”, who were given the

BANESCO PANAMA

opportunity to do an internship in Banesco’s facilities in Panama.

During their trip, they gained experience and knowledge regarding agile methodology and innovative project management.

ABOUT INNOVA CON BANESCO Banesco Banco Multiple, as part of its Corporate Social Responsability initiatives, held the contest “Innova con Banesco”, which was coordinated by its Innovation Center for Business Development and Entrepreneurship (CIDE).

The competition consisted on the submission of different innovation proposals about business, marketing and advertising. Students from UNIBE participated in the contest and were evaluated by a panel of judges composed of collaborators from the bank and the university.

AUGUST 2019

MERCADEXPO 2019 Our students were also invited to MERCADEXPO 2019 to share the experience of their internship in Banesco Panama.

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FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS

FIU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AMBASSADOR

Proud to announce that our BBA student Lingny Ruiz is now an international student ambassador in Florida International University (FIU). She also belongs to the Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society and we are beyond thrilled for all the achievements that she has obtained during this program.

Lingny is currently finishing her dual degree program, double majoring in International Business

and

Marketing.

She

likes

volunteering in her free time. She also enjoys baking, reading a good novel and hanging out with friends.

VISIT LINGNY’S BLOG AT UNIBE’S WEBSITE 11

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FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS

BETA GAMMA SIGMA CEREMONY OF FIU

ABOUT BETA GAMMA SIGMA Beta

Gamma

International

Sigma

Honor

is

the

Society

of

Business with chapters in more than 190 countries. BGS members go on to serve in critical leadership roles in corporate, entrepreneurial, government,

n o n - p r o fi t ,

and

academic sectors.

Our International Students were invited to the Beta Gamma Sigma ceremony of FIU on September 12th. Only 10% of undergrads of the College of Business are invited to this honor society.

Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma provides

an

educational

array and

of

exclusive

professional

benefits to support members on campus

and

throughout

their

professional lives.

Beta Gamma Sigma membership is not only a prize of high achievement but also a sign of things to come. From academic success through career growth, BGS will be with you every step of the way.

Joining this global society of leaders will help open doors for you that no other organization can.

CONGRATULATIONS STUDENTS!

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FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS

XLVIII UNIBE’S GRADUATION

CONGRATULATIONS ALUMNI! On November 16th, our BBA students graduated from UNIBE, celebrating its XLVIII ceremony. During this major achievement, our student Osnel Lara received the highest distinction, Summa Cum Laude.

“Enjoy the way, today you have the most important strength, time in your favor, walk, spread your wings, fly high and dream and when life challenges you, be leaders” OSNEL LARA

SIGMA BETA DELTA MEMBERS

ABRAHAM HAZOURY

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FACULTY’S ACHIEVEMENTS

DONATIONS FOR RESIDENCIA BETHANIA

On December 6th, our faculty members, alongside some of our students that volunteered, visited “Residencia Bethania�, retirement home for seniors, to personally deliver the donations that were recollected during the previous weeks and spend time with the residents, who were all thrilled by the visit.

Residencia Bethania is a nursing home located in Los Minas. This nursing home provides care to more than 40 elderly women over the age of 65.

BBA PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

VIVE LA EXPERIENCIA UNIBE

DAYANNA POLANCO

MARTIN SANTANA

EDWARD MARTE

SCOTT VAN AVERY

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On October 22nd, we participated in Vive La Experiencia UNIBE, an event in which potential new students visit the University and the career of their choice to learn about the program. For this event, our graduates Edward Marte and Martín Santana, alongside our director Dayanna Polanco and Western Michigan University’s representative Scott Van Avery, contributed with their experiences and expertise to provide all the information regarding the program and attract new students.

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From October 21st to October 23rd, we received the visit of Scott Van Avery from the Western Michigan University, where he provided different info sessions to our students, allowing our future WMU candidates obtain more information regarding the experience and advantages of studying abroad.

Thank you Scott for your time and dedication for our students.

GO BRONCOS!

BBA PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

WMU INFO SESSION

From November 18th to November 22nd, Director of Office of Global Initiatives from Florida International University (FIU), Jennifer Hilton, visited our BBA facilities to talk about the benefits you can obtain with our dual degree program, the opportunities at FIU and answer any questions regarding the transfer process.

Thank you Jennifer for dedicating your time during this whole week, allowing our future FIU candidates obtain more information regarding the experience and advantages of studying abroad.

PANTHERS, PANTHERS!

BBA PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

FIU INFO SESSION 21

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BBA PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

UNIBE FIU-BBA FIRST ALUMNI COCKTAIL On November 21st, our BBA school, alongside with Florida International University (FIU), made the first annual cocktail for all our graduates, with the desire to continue creating strong ties with them and nourish the long relationship we have been able to maintain with Florida International University, seeking for ways to provide the very best to all of our students. It was a night to host a special celebration for our alumni as a perfect opportunity to renew friendships, relive college memories and network with fellow professionals.

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BBA PROMOTION ACTIVITIES

FLORIDA-DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION SUMMIT

JENNIFER HILTON

ROBIN BERNSTEIN AMBASSADOR OF THE U.S. TO THE DR

During November our BBA director, Dayanna Polanco, alongside FIU's Executive Director of the Office of Global Iniciatives, Jennifer Hilton, were invited to the Florida - Dominican Republic Higher Education Summit 2019. It was truly an honor to be guests in this event, sharing the success that our Dual Degree Program has achieved throughout the years with

our

University.

partner,

Florida

International

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

VISIT TO CERVECERIA NACIONAL DOMINICANA

On September 30th, our Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society students had the opportunity to visit the Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana, where they learned from the hand of the master brewer, Felipe Felipe, all the process and different ingredients that makes Presidente beer unique. In addition, students learned the organizational culture of the company and its internship programs.

On October 21st, our students from Operations II class and Organization and Methods class visited the Cerveceria Nacional Dominicana, where they learned all the processes and ingredients that makes their products special.

Thank you CND for welcoming our students into your facilities. It was truly an unforgettable experience and they are so honored to be able and share the real values for which CND stands for.

SueĂąo Gente Cultura

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On October 10th, students from both Microeconomic class and Organization and Method class participated in the talk “Private Sector as an Engine of Growth in the Dominican Republic” held by the Executive Vicepresident of CONEP, Cesar Dargam, and a consultant of ANALYTICA, Jacqueline Mora.

During this session, they studied how the private sector has influenced the economic growth of the country and its effects on the GDP, taxes, social security, exportations and the unemployment rate.

THANKS FOR THE INVITATION!

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

PRIVATE SECTOR AS AN ENGINE OF GROWTH IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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On October 15th, some of our BBA students visited Pepsico’s production plant to learn about the challenges that women face in the professional world and how important it is to remain strong and resilient, always aiming to grow and be part of the success of the company.

THANKS FOR THE INVITATION, OUR STUDENTS ENJOYED THE TRIP!

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

VISIT TO PEPSICO

On October 25th, our ‘Introduction to TICS’ students with their professor Jorge Ledesma participated in ClaroTec 2019, an unprecedented technological event where they had the opportunity to learn about the new trends and services that integrate with technology and how they can relate it to the business area.

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

ClaroTec

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EXPERENTIAL LEARNING

VISIT OF BEST BUDDIES RD 32

On October 28th, students from the class ‘Managing Diversity’ together with their professor Bianca Lajara, welcomed the General Coordinator of Best Buddies RD, Maureen Tejeda, to talk about the importance of inclusion in our country. They also received the visit of Amelia Brea, Best Buddies collaborator, who shared her success story since she joined the organization and started working with Maureen.

AMELIA BREA

MAUREEN TEJEDA

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MANUEL MORATO

On October 29th, we were honored to have the founder of Dev.f, Manuel Morato, as our special guest for the Entrepreneur class. Mr. Morato came to the Dominican Republic as a representative from the BID Formic forum, presenting the business opportunities that Dev.f offers in their modern school of technology.

ABOUT DEV.F Dev.f offers an innovative solution to educational inclusion with EdTech programs that help people become software developers and gain technology skills to achieve high-quality job opportunities.

THANKS MR.MORATO FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE WITH OUR STUDENTS

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

VISIT OF

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The elective course “Managing Diversity� focuses on how companies can achieve inclusiveness and diversity through the different ways of administrative/business management.

On December 3rd, our students from this course visited the Granja Educativa Guanuma, distributor of Huevos del Sol, and learned about its methods of sustainability, which are obtained through the hiring and training of people from the Community of Guanuma in Monte Plata. In addition, they obtained knowledge about the company's history, its growth and contributions to Guanuma and the environment through renewable energy.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

VISIT TO GRANJA EDUCATIVA GUANUMA

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

BUSINESS CAMP 2019 With the help of Professor Jaime Mota, our students prepared a business camp as part of their Business Management Course during December 3rd and December 4th. The freshmen worked throughout the whole semester for this business camp in which they were able to apply the lessons learned in class into real life experiences.

One of our goals in BBA is for our students to learn how to do business not only by theory, but also by putting into practice and gaining experience because we believe that experience is the perfect learning tool.

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EXCELLENT JOB STUDENTS!

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BBA DIRECTOR: DAYANNA POLANCO