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Miami University
Richard T. Farmer School of Business


1999 Profile Update
School Statistics


CURRICULUM
  Electives available in 1998: 7
New electives in past three years: 28%
The core curriculum was last revised in: 1996
Accelerated MBA program offered? Yes

New Courses in Past Three Years
Problem Solving Teams, Presentation Skills, Negotiations

Majors or Concentrations Added in Past Three Years
Quality and Process Improvement

Teaching Methods
Lecture: 60%
Case Study: 25%
Teamwork, Presentation Skills Courses: 15%

Full-time faculty members:   135
Adjunct or visiting faculty: 39
Average core class size: 23
Average elective class size: 38

Laptop computer required? No

Grading System
There is a standard 4.0 grading scale with plus/minus variables.

Exchange Programs or International Campuses
Although the Richard T. Farmer School has no international exchange arrangements, its students may complete a summer field study experience in Luxembourg working with host companies.

Best Areas of Study
Marketing, Finance

Areas School Would Like to Improve
Management Information Systems

1998 PLACEMENT
  On-campus recruiters for graduates: 35
On-campus recruiters for first-year internships: N/A
On-campus student full-time job interviews: approx. N/A
On-campus student internship interviews: N/A
Job opportunities posted via the Internet or E-mail: N/A

Top Employers/Number of 1998 Hires
Miami University   4
Andersen Consulting 3
Arthur Anderson 1
Ford Motor Corp 1
Claremont Technology 1
GE Aircraft 1
Mead Corporation 1
NCR Corporation 1
S.M.Berger & Co 1
Southern Energy 1

ALUMNI NETWORK
  Number of living alumni: 2,000
Alums who gave to the school during the 1997/98 academic year: N/A
Median alumni gift: N/A
Number of alumni clubs: 0
Number of dues-paying members: 0
Number of staffers devoted to MBA alumni relations: 0
Placement services offered for alumni? Yes

Description of Alumni Placement Services
Services are actually distributed through the Career Planning and the Placement Office. Full placement services are available for alumni, although few take advantage of the opportunity.

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1999 Profile Update
School Statistics

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  Key Contacts
School Web Site

E-Mail:
MiamiMBA@MUOhio.edu

Address:
Farmer School of Business
Administration
500 East High Street
Oxford, OH 45056-9978

Dean:
Daniel Short
(513) 529-3631

Director of MBA Programs:
Judy Barille
(513) 529-6643

Director of Admissions:
Judy Barille

Director of Alumni Relations:
Judy Barille


Director of Financial Aid:
Judy Barille

Director of Career Services:
Joe Barry
(513) 529-3837

Application Deadlines:
U.S.
March 1, 1999

International
February 1, 1999





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