The College of Business at Florida International University finished No. 88 on P&Q’s 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, it finished No. 35 in Admission Standards, No. 89 in Career Outcomes, and No. 95 in Academic Experience (based solely on our alumni survey).
The B-school’s acceptance rate for the fall 2024 incoming class was 32%, and the class also reported an average SAT score of 1277. Its six-year graduation rate is 71.9%.
In career data, 34% of Class of 2024 graduates and 38.7% of Class of 2023 grads completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Some 89.8% of 2024 grads found jobs within three months, compared to 84.1% of 2023 grads.
Average salary for the most recent graduates was $62,905, with 2% of them reporting an average signing bonus of $7,128. The top employers included Amazon, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Capital One, Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Chase, Progressive, Vanguard, and Verizon.
Located in Miami, the Florida International College of Business takes advantage of the dynamic business environment. The undergraduate business program emphasizes hands-on learning, community involvement, and a global perspective.
HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Florida International offers 10 undergraduate business majors including Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Management Information Systems, Real Estate, Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics.
Hands-on learning is at the core of Florida International’s education. Each major’s curriculum often includes some element of experiential learning whether through project work or simulations.
Florida International alumni tend to view these opportunities relatively well with surveyed alumni rating the opportunities in the business program to nurture and improve their soft skills in business at an 7.87 average rating.
“The capstone project for my program BBA (Finance) was a financial analysis of a Fortune 500 company,” another alum said. “It was unique in that I never had done such an analysis before, and it was a great introduction towards understanding how analysts use information to plot useful information for other managers/decision-makers.”
Hands-on learning not only provides students with strong skill development but also a realistic understanding of what potential careers or industries are like. A number of surveyed alumni highlighted how the hands-on learning opportunities at Florida International gave them valuable insight and experience in their chosen field.
“During my time at FIU I had the wonderful opportunity to be part of the Executive Board of their collegiate American Marketing Association chapter,” one alum reported. “I also served as Director of Roaring Concepts Marketing agency, an on-campus agency which assisted both local business and national organizations with their marketing needs. This gave me vital experience in managing projects, team members, budgets which later on contributed to my management skills in my current role.”
TIES TO LOCAL COMMUNITY
Florida International actively works to maintain close ties with the local Miami community. Home to over 1,000 multinational companies including American Airlines, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Office Depot, Miami is a thriving business hub. The prime location offers students a direct connection to many internship and job opportunities.
But outside of the business community, Florida International students also have opportunities to actively volunteer in civic engagement and utilize their business skills to address community issues and challenges. Through the Miami Benefit Club, students connect with local business professionals to volunteer at Habitat for Humanity.
While many B-schools offer similar volunteer opportunities, at Florida International, service is directly implemented as a component of the curriculum. The B-school’s “Service Learning: Social Change and Contemporary Social Issues” is a unique course that examines volunteerism from historical and contemporary perspectives and includes a required community-based service-learning project.
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
Florida International business students have a number of opportunities to travel abroad and broaden their global perspective. The university, as a whole, offers a total of 68 semester abroad opportunities. Some 22 are business-specific with locations ranging from China to Costa Rica.
The experience of studying abroad not only allows students to gain international expertise in aspects of business but also provides a valuable experience that shifts their perspective long after they graduate. A number of surveyed alumni highlighted the impact that international experiences had on them.
“Diversity and inclusion are big at where I work,” one alum told us. “Having traveled to India and Costa Rica with my university has provided me with a different perspective and appreciation of what I have. I also appreciate others’ customs and culture and understand it more now having visited their countries.”
Overall, Florida International’s emphasis on hands-on learning, community involvement, and global perspective all contribute to the quality of its undergraduate business education. With these three major components, students are given a strong opportunity to become well-rounded business leaders.
ALUMNI SAY
“Student-Managed Investment Fund. I do not believe it was even a requirement for my graduation at the time, but I took the course for the experience. We were split into groups of about 4-5 people and each group was assigned to an economic sector. We then had to select a stock in our given sector and pitch it to a panel of investment professionals. It helped me get my feet wet with macroeconomic and industry-specific research, company valuation, and learning how to use a Bloomberg terminal.”
“The unique ways that they brought us together is what stood out. Especially the amount of team work that was imposed shows exactly how it’s done in the real world too.”
“As a group, we developed a comprehensive training manual for a local business, along with an onboarding checklist to streamline the hiring process for new employees. This project allowed us to apply HR principles in a real-world setting, enhancing our understanding of effective training and employee integration. Collaborating with the business provided valuable insights into workplace dynamics, operational challenges, and best practices for fostering a productive work environment. Overall, it was a rewarding experience that deepened our knowledge of HR strategies and the importance of structured training programs.”
“I was able to connect my personal experience with technical skills to create a capstone project. This opportunity prepared me for life outside of school which focuses on combining several skills at once.”
“My experience at FIU was nothing short of exceptional. The business program provided me with a robust foundation in theory and practical application, preparing me for the challenges of the real world. The faculty was knowledgeable and genuinely invested in my success, offering guidance and support throughout my three years at the university. The vibrant campus culture and diverse student body enriched my learning experience, making my time at FIU incredibly fulfilling. I am grateful for the opportunities and memories that FIU has given me, and I wholeheartedly recommend the program to anyone looking to excel in the business world.”
