Bisk College of Business at Florida Tech

The Nathan M. Bisk College of Business was proud to unveil its newly remodeled lobby at a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone. Complete with an LED stock ticker, adaptable seating, and sleek new design features, the space sets the stage for innovation, collaboration, and the continued success of our students, faculty, and partners.

Business Ethics and Evolution of AI Focus of Panel Discussion April 3 - Florida Tech News The discussion will touch on areas including transparency, accountability and responsibility, and workforce impact.

From Football Star to Aviation Industry Leader - Florida Tech News Letwan Sutton ’20 A.A., ’20, ’21 MBA is the manager of aviation tax at MySky and was honored with the NBAA Top 40 Under 40 award in 2023.

🏅 From Panther to Paralympian! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️

Florida Tech MBA alum Carson Clough ’18 has gone from student-athlete to silver medalist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics! After a wakesurfing accident led to the partial amputation of his leg, Clough didn’t just recover—he thrived. His resilience, athletic spirit, and entrepreneurial drive (as co-founder of The Giddy Goat Coffee Roasters ☕) have fueled his journey to becoming one of the top paratriathletes in the world.

👏 Read more about his inspiring story and how he turned challenges into triumphs: https://news.fit.edu/alumni/panther-to-paralympian-an-mba-alums-journey-to-the-paralympics/

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Panther to Paralympian: An MBA Alum's Journey to the Paralympics - Florida Tech News In September 2024, Carson Clough ’18 MBA won the silver medal in the triathlon event representing Team USA at the Summer Paralympic Games.

Multiple online programs at Florida Tech have been recognized in the 2025 Best Online Programs ranking from U.S. News and World Report!

U.S. News Ranks Florida Tech’s Online Programs Among Best - Florida Tech News Florida Tech was recognized for multiple programs, including a No. 18 rank in Best Online Master's in Computer Information Technology for Veterans.

Alumni spotlight!

Congratulations to Maj. Gen. James M. Smith '01 M.S. on being recognized as one of the top leaders in the U.S. Military by U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. After earning his graduate degree in logistics management from the Bisk College of Business, Smith has gone on to a decorated career in service and leadership.

Read his profile at the link below.

2024 US Black Engineer & Information Technology | VETERANS - VOL. 48, NO. 4 US Black Engineer and Information Technology is published by Career Communications Group, Inc. (CCG). CCG is dedicated to celebrating diversity and promoting equal opportunity for minorities and women in the fields of engineering, science, and information technology.

🚀 Florida Tech's COB Innovation Challenge Showcases Student Creativity & Entrepreneurship! 🎉

Florida Tech’s annual College of Business Innovation Challenge recently brought together 60 talented students from the Foundations in Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship course to develop cutting-edge products solving real-world problems.

🏆 Congratulations to the winning team! Annabel Lange, Marco Varo Kaputu, and Rachel Partsch impressed the judges with their ReliefSmart Brace, designed to ease pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being.💡👏

📌 Highlights of the event:
✅ Hands-on innovation – Students developed prototypes and presented their ideas.
✅ Expert feedback – Judges evaluated projects and provided valuable insights.
✅ Cash prizes – The top three teams were rewarded for their outstanding work.

At Florida Tech, we’re committed to empowering students with practical business skills, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking. This challenge is just one of the many ways we help shape the innovators of tomorrow! 🚀

📲 Tag a friend who should join next year’s challenge!

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🔗Read more:

Florida Tech Hosts Annual COB Innovation Challenge - Florida Tech News Sixty students from Florida Tech’s Foundations in CIE course participated in the annual College of Business Innovation Challenge.

Cheers to the class of 2024! 🎓 💫 Congratulations!🎉 Go Panthers! 🐾

Credit: Florida Institute of Technology

Congratulations to the class of 2024! 🎓 💫 #FloridaTech #PantherPride 🐾🎉 Credit: @floridatech

A Florida Tech team, including dean of the College of Business, Ted Richardson, assistant professor of finance, Joy Yang, and students Clara Cannon, Nicholas Breen and Pablo Rivera, took the stage at Junior Achievement of the Space Coast’s Stock Market Challenge—and won!

The team had an incredible performance, earning the highest return on investment (ROI) in the competition with an impressive +123.18% ROI! Go Panthers! 🐾

📢 New Research Uncovers How Small Businesses Turned to Peer-to-Peer Lending During

In a groundbreaking study, Florida Tech's Dr. Alina Malkova sheds light on the surge in peer-to-peer (P2P) lending as small businesses navigated financial challenges during the pandemic. Her research reveals that P2P platforms offered a flexible, accessible alternative to traditional bank loans, allowing business owners to access funds through user-friendly online portals.

Why did so many small businesses choose P2P lending? Dr. Malkova points to the unique benefits of these platforms: advanced algorithms provided lenders with insights into borrower demographics, offering a more comprehensive picture of their financial situations. For businesses facing short-term cash flow issues, this alternative financing was a lifeline.

📊 As traditional banks tightened lending, P2P lending became a crucial tool for overcoming financial barriers and supporting recovery in tough times. Curious about how P2P lending could benefit small businesses today? Dive into this insightful research to find out more!

https://news.fit.edu/academics-research/peer-to-peer-borrowing-surged-during-pandemic-research-finds/

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