Bachelor of Science in Business and Government Leadership
This is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program designed for aspiring leaders to explore the challenges of leadership in free-market societies. The degree provides an undergraduate with a strong foundation in liberal arts education, as well as the critical tools to make informed leadership decisions, whether in the private or public sectors. Students explore the science—and art—of leadership through theoretical and practical exercises.
Master of Science in Business and Government Leadership
This is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program for seasoned leaders and talented aspiring leaders to examine the challenges of leadership in free-market societies. The degree provides students with advanced practical and theoretical tools to make informed leadership decisions guided by principles of economic and individual freedom. Students explore the science and art of leadership through graduate-level case studies and academic exercises, guided by experienced faculty.
Coming 2026!
Civic Circle Fellowship
The Civic Circle Fellowship is a forward-thinking, student-led initiative proposed under the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University. This program is designed to elevate student engagement by connecting academic learning with real-world civic and professional experiences.
Learn more about this exclusive Fellowship!
Informational Session – Bachelor’s Program
Welcome to our Informational Session – Bachelor of Science in Business and Government Leadership! Whether you’re a prospective student or just curious about our program, this online event is the perfect opportunity to learn more. Our knowledgeable team will be discussing the curriculum, admission requirements, and career opportunities. Don’t miss out on this chance to get all your questions answered. Register now to secure your spot!
Study Groups with our Senior Leadership Fellows
The Senior Leadership Fellows program brings distinguished public sector leaders who have worked at the highest levels of government and promoted, during their time in office, creative and innovative public policies that strengthened the free enterprise system and enhanced individual freedom and human prosperity. These fellows will be in residence at FIU for one semester and will lead not-for-credit seminars and study groups on salient topics based on their experience. They will also participate in talks and other events, be available to meet with and mentor students, and serve as a resource for the entire University community.
Former President of Mexico, Felipe Calderón
Leading a NationFormer Secretary General of the Organization of American States, Luis Almagro
Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Sara Armstrong
Minister of Industry and Commerce of the Dominican Republic, Víctor “Ito” Bisonó
Decisive Leadership: Strategies to Reshape the Public Sector in Uncertain Times
Class Schedule: Fridays; 3:30 to 5:00 PM*
*Conducted in Spanish
Former Deputy Minister of Defense of the Czech Republic, Jan Havránek
Lessons of Leadership in Foreign Policy: Transatlantic Perspectives in a Time of Transformation
Date & Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays; 2:00 to 3:30 PM
Registration
If you would like to sign up for a Study Group with our Senior Leadership Fellows, please click on the button below.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom (ASC) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowships. The Adam Smith Center seeks exceptional, independently motivated early-career scholars who will research, teach and participate in the vibrant life of the Adam Smith Center in Miami. Fellowships are highly competitive, and applicants’ research proposals must clearly demonstrate engagement with the Center’s mission and academic interests—including economic liberty, free markets, entrepreneurship, academic freedom, classic liberal thought, individual liberty and the institutional foundations of prosperity.
Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership and Policy in the Free Market
Are you passionate about understanding the dynamics of economic policy, democracy, and freedom? Our 15-credit Undergraduate Certificate in Leadership and Policy in the Free Market is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of these critical areas.
Interested in learning more? Sign up now to receive additional information about the program, registration details, and course requirements. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to advance your education and career!
Have questions? Email us at freedom@fiu.edu. We’re here to help!
International Essay Competition
As part of the project “250 Years of Freedom: Nations, Wealth, and Prosperity”, the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom at Florida International University invites undergraduate and graduate students and professionals from around the world to participate in an international essay competition marking the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations and the American Revolution (1776).
This competition seeks to engage a new generation of thinkers in the timeless question of prosperity: What makes a nation rich and prosperous today? Submissions from all disciplines and perspectives are welcome.
Submission Deadline: February 25th, 2026
Capitaf
Capitaf is a prestigious week-long residential colloquium held at the former summer home of Milton and Rose Friedman in Vermont. At Capitaf, students immerse themselves in Socratic dialogue on how free-market capitalism drives human well-being. A typical colloquium consists of a morning of formal sessions, with student-led discussions based on chapters from Friedman’s Free to Choose or the classic Capitalism and Freedom. Afternoons bring enriching excursions to Goodrich’s Maple Farm, nearby Dartmouth College and the Calvin Coolidge Homestead. Free time allows for other recreational activities like swimming, hiking and gathering around the fire for s’mores.
Applications are now closed.
Study Groups with our Senior Leadership Fellows
Former President of The Republic of Ecuador, Jamil Mahuad
In The President’s Shoes: Leading in a Globalized and Angry World
Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:30pm
Starting 9/28/23 thru 11/9/23
Former Interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó
Rescuing Democracy and Resisting a Dictatorship
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:30pm
Starting October 4, 2023
*This study group will be conducted in Spanish
Former U.S. Ambassador to The Dominican Republic, Robin Bernstein
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Croatia, Miomir Žužul
The Art of Diplomacy in Free Market Democracies
Mondays, 3:00 – 4:30pm
Starting 9/25/23 thru 12/4/23
Teaching and Learning
The Center hopes to offer programs of study on a variety of topics related to public policy and the free enterprise system, potentially leading to a Certificate Program.
The Center also hopes to offer selected executive education programs for policymakers, business leaders, and other stakeholders.
In due time, the Center hopes to partner with think tanks, foundations, and other universities to offer joint programs of study and projects.
Summer Seminar and Practicum
The Adam Smith Seminar. ASC will offer a two-week intensive program on free-markets and the work of Adam Smith and other prominent thinkers who contributed to the foundations of Western political and economic thought.
The Adam Smith Practicum. ASC will offer a two-week intensive program, to be held in our Nation’s Capital (and eventually abroad as well), where students will work on a practical solution to a specific pressing public policy challenge presented to them.
Undergraduate and Graduate Student Support and Mentorship
The Center will offer scholarships to both undergraduate and graduate students to work with our visiting fellows. Additionally, our students will have the opportunity to present their research work and practical experiences at the annual Global Conference (see below).
Internship Program
ASC will sponsor a number of undergraduate and graduate student interns to work on projects related to the themes fundamental to the mission of the Center. The work will take place at FIU, in the student’s local community, or in our Nation’s Capital. ASC will work with sponsoring organizations to help these internships serve as a pathway to future careers that promote individual freedom and human prosperity. Student interns also will have the opportunity to showcase their experiences at the annual Global Conference.
Debate Society
Following the structure of FIU’s Model United Nations Program, the Adam Smith Center will establish a debate society for the active participation of students at FIU and around the world.