Miami University Ohio Farmer School of Business

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Students Say - Academics
Miami University of Ohio offers an innovative, fast-paced, and rigorous MBA program, well-suited to young professionals who want to jumpstart their careers. The school's accelerated, 14-month program is taught in a multidisciplinary, case-based format, "covering all aspects of business from finance to marketing and global strategy to IT management." The lockstep program begins with a summer-long "boot camp," a crash course in advanced business concepts and theory, including marketing, operations management, finance, economics, and statistics. After that, students begin a series of intense, integrated courses in every aspect of business. In addition to the classroom, experiential learning is essential to the MBA, and for two semesters, "academic studies are balanced with a 15- hour internship commitment to a company in the local area (Dayton/Cincinnati)." Finally, the program "concludes with a two-month global consultancy in which students consult for a company in either Europe or China." Intense and fast-paced, "The program is short, yet encompasses an amazing amount of material." As a result, "Life at Miami University as an MBA student is very busy." A current student explains, "The program requires a lot of effort and time management to accomplish the work given; however the return on our personal investment is proving rewarding for both personal and professional development." Many students choose the Farmer School of Business for the "opportunity to capitalize on Miami's excellent professors and reputation." Fortunately, the school lives up to its name: "The professors at Miami University have great backgrounds academically and professionally." Another advantage to the Miami MBA program is its small size. With only 25 incoming students each year, "our small class ensures 100% participation and preparation along with direct interaction with all the professors." Students say, "The faculty and staff seem to genuinely care about the future of our class. The program is small, so we all have the opportunity to get to know our directors and professors." After class, professors are always available for additional help, and they are even "willing to meet outside of office hours and in some cases on weekends." Having recently rolled out their new full-time MBA, Miami University is a "young" and up-and-coming program, with many plans for the future. The business school continues to grow with the introduction of a professional, part-time MBA program. What's more, the school is currently building a "new state-of-the-art business school," slated to open in 2010. With the school's strong reputation and big plans for the future, students are confident they'll continue to see an increase in the school's caliber and prestige. A current student enthuses, "My academic experience has been amazing, and I am confident that with a better economy my MBA ROI will continue to increase substantially."

Students Say - Admissions
For the class of 2009, entering students had an average undergraduate GPA of 3.27 and an average GMAT score of 557. Seventy-three percent of students majored in business as an undergraduate, with the remaining students coming from arts, science, or engineering backgrounds. Students are required to have at least two years of professional work experience before entering the program; however, the school occasionally makes exceptions to this prerequisite.

Students Say - Campus Life
Miami University enrolls just 25 MBA candidates each year. Even so, "Diversity is a great characteristic of our MBA class. Our work experiences have varied to a degree and our ages range from 24 to 40s, with the majority being in the 20s and young 30s." Within the small community, "There seems to be a good contrast of liberal and conservative students," and "the uniqueness of each individual is what makes the contributions of classmates so valuable." A student agrees, "My fellow students have diverse backgrounds, and each has a unique value-added contribution. Group projects, class competition, and opportunities are executed with professionalism, but the social relationships we've built complete the package." Located on a "beautiful campus" in the small town of Oxford, Ohio, the campus boasts every amenity. "Libraries, computers, and resources are readily available" when you need to study and, when you want to burn off some stress, "the gym is two floors and includes an indoor track, rock-climbing wall, and a top-notch swimming facility." the surrounding community of Oxford is small and student-oriented, and "There are many great places to eat both on campus and uptown." Along with Miami undergrads, business students "are able to hit ‘uptown" each weekend and have a good time."

Students Say - Careers
While pursuing their MBA, Miami University students have one foot in the classroom and another in the workplace. Through the school's excellent extended-internship program, students get important practical experience while completing their degrees, and they have the opportunity to make contacts at prominent local companies. During a recent academic school year, students were placed in internships at companies such as Cincy Tech, Fidelity Investments, GE Aircraft Engines, Johnson & Johnson, Kodak, Mead Westvaco, and Procter & Gamble. In addition, career planning is incorporated into the MBA curriculum. Within the first month of classes, students are expected to begin work on their personal career strategies. At the same time, "Oxford is a small town and somewhat secluded from the city life," which means there are more limited professional opportunities in the area. Some students feel, "the Career Development Center should focus on bringing in more employers outside of the Mid-Atlantic area."

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