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Southwest Florida Leadership Institute

June 16, 2021 / Lutgert News / Tags: Community, Institutes / Centers / Initiatives, Leadership, Management

A newly created institute within the Lutgert College of Business will support leadership development within the region’s growing business community. The goal of the Southwest Florida Leadership Institute (SFLI) is to strengthen engagement by offering leadership-focused initiatives in the community while engaging students in learning activities that will serve to develop future business leaders. The SFLI will offer customized business consulting, professional development workshops, training programs on leadership topics, and digital badging curriculum for business leadership competencies.

School of Resort & Hospitality Management Receives ACPHA Reaccreditation

March 11, 2021 / Lutgert News / Tag: Resort & Hospitality

On March 11, 2021, the School of Resort and Hospitality Management (SRHM) in the Lutgert College of Business received official renewal of its accredited status with the Accreditation Commission for Programs of Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). The period of accreditation is for seven years, from Summer 2019 until the next renewal in Summer 2026.

New Course Teaches Professional Development Skills

December 11, 2020 / Lutgert News / Tags: Accounting, Advertising, Agribusiness, Economics, Finance, Information Systems & Operations Management, Management, Marketing, Mentorship, New Course, PGA Golf Management, Real Estate, Resort & Hospitality, Sales, Undergraduate

The Lutgert College of Business remains in constant contact with industry partners to make sure our graduates have the knowledge employers are looking for. This consistent communication has led to new majors in Supply Chain Management and Data Analytics, integration of advanced MS Excel skills into the accounting curriculum, and a new concentration in International Business for management majors. Yet the most frequent request across disciplines and majors is the need for “soft skills”: networking with clients, giving effective presentations, writing professional communications. Even a handshake can make the difference between clinching a deal or losing a client.