August MBA News of Note

From the Huizenga School Newsletter...

August M.B.A. Chat Sessions
The Huizenga School is pleased to invite you to attend an M.B.A. online information chat session. Throughout the month of August, there will be a series of three different chat sessions. So, it’s more convenient than ever for you to learn about how earning an M.B.A. can help you advance your career and earning potential. The Huizenga School offers M.B.A. programs with concentrations in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Real Estate Development. Please join us at the chat session that is most convenient for you.
- Tuesday, August 7from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EST
- Wednesday, August 15 from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST
- Thursday, August 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST
For more information or to RSVP: Click here or email rsvp@huizenga.nova.edu.

Master's Student Gets National News Coverage for Coffee Company
Jonathan Evans, a Master of International Business Administration student at the Huizenga School, recently received national news coverage for his renowned coffee business. Jonathan is the CEO and owner of North Carolina-based DaSilva coffee, a highly regarded small-scale Brazilian coffee company. DaSilva was recently spotlighted in an article written by Susan Buchanan, a Dow Jones Reporter, where Jonathan was documented for his “sustainable coffee” business efforts. The story was picked up by several national news sources including FlexNews.com, Streetinsider.com, Smartmoney.com, News.morningstar.com and CNNMoney.com. For more information, visit www.DaSilvaUSA.com.

Doctoral Candidate Publishes Book
Matthew G. Kenney, Doctor of Business Administration candidate, recently published his first book entitled “Entrepreneurship: Myths, Realities, and Rewards.” According to Matthew, "Embarking upon an entrepreneurial career is a paradoxical experience. It can simultaneously be rewarding and terrifying. Taking the plunge may be easier if you remember that entrepreneurship isn't just about being self-employed, it's about being yourself. It is the pursuit of fulfilling your true potential, of simultaneously bettering your life, the lives of others, and managing your career on your terms.” His book is not intended to convince readers to start or buy a business, rather the intent is to debunk the 20 most common myths he encountered as both a business school professor and practicing entrepreneur. The text is available on Amazon.com and Borders.com.

Huizenga School Graduate Lands Job at 5th Largest Accounting Firm in U.S.
Maritery Batista, a 2002 Master of Business Administration graduate, recently landed a job as a tax associate at RSM McGladrey Inc., the fifth largest accounting firm in the U.S. and the sixth largest firm globally. In addition, Maritery is currently working on sitting for the CPA exam, and hopeful for entering NSU’s LLM program in taxation. She also owns an international marketing/consulting firm, B&B Global Inc. For more information or to contact Maritery, email maritery.batista@rsmi.com.

MBA Graduate Starts Successful Construction Company
Jessica Hoppe, a 2003 graduate of the MBA in Entrepreneurship program, has found entrepreneurial success in the start-up of Hops Construction Inc. Hops Construction, the sister/brother owned construction business, specializes in custom bathroom remodeling. The company’s success and growth over the past year indicates that Hops’ superior quality, specialization and detailed service are well received by its consumers. “I know the growth we have experienced can be attributed to the knowledge I attained from the Huizenga School. With every class catering to small business needs, I was able to learn the details necessary to become proficient in each area of business so that I could hire the best professionals to fuel our growth. With every new business I start, I realize the value of the education I received at NSU has allowed me to turn each into a success,” said Jessica. For more information, please visit us at www.hopsconstruction.com, or contact Jessica at 954-292-7067.