Farmer School of Business
Miami's Farmer School of Business ranks among best in nation
Miami University's Farmer School of Business is ranked 24th out of 511 accredited programs in BusinessWeek magazine's third annual survey...
Forsythe gift to create information resources at Farmer School
A $10 million gift from information technology entrepreneur Richard Forsythe '61 and his wife Sandra will ensure that the Farmer School of Business can continue to offer its students the latest technology and other leading-edge resources.
Taylor gift provides crucial auditorium space for Farmer School of Business
An $8.5 million gift from Robert and Mary Kay Taylor will support a crucial element in the comprehensive new home for Miami University's Farmer School of Business.
$3 million gift from Richard and Jill Chaifetz launches Chaifetz Trading Center for Farmer School of Business
A $3 million gift from Dr. Richard Chaifetz and Jill Barclay Chaifetz through their Chaifetz Foundation will establish the Chaifetz Trading Center...
Miami accountancy among best in nation
Miami University's undergraduate program in accountancy is ranked 11th in the Public Accounting Report's 26th Annual Survey of Accounting Professors (up from 12th last year).
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Students in the Farmer School of Business develop the entrepreneurial spirit that is the foundation for great ideas. Whether they eventually start their own businesses or make productive contributions to their employers, Miami business students challenge assumptions, work with others in a collegial manner, and bring a creative approach to real-world problems.
The school’s undergraduate program has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 50 in the nation and by Business Week as ranking 13th in the country. The undergraduate accountancy program and the Master of Accountancy graduate program have also been consistently ranked high nationally.
A Modern Home for Business Education
$40 million
 A new business building now under construction will include fully integrated computerized classrooms and “situation rooms” where students will learn through teamwork to solve real-world business problems.
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The Next Generation of Teacher Scholars
$15 million
The retiring baby boom generation, coupled with a decline in new doctoral candidates, forces Miami to compete for new faculty from a declining pool of applicants. The school seeks to establish endowed positions to attract and retain outstanding faculty at all ranks.
 Values-Based Education
$35 million
MBA Program
The redesigned MBA program is highly selective, targeting professionals with at least three years of working experience.
The 14-month program will blend classroom instruction with experiential learning.
Centers of Excellence
The school seeks endowed faculty and program support to build upon the strengths of its Centers of Excellence.
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The Thomas C. Page Center for Entrepreneurship develops students’ entrepreneurial aptitudes and provides real-world experience. |
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The Center for Supply Chain Management integrates the knowledge of several disciplines to improve understanding of the relationships among retailing, wholesaling, procurement, logistics, and operations. |
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The Center for Innovation in Communications and Information Technologies prepares students for a business environment that depends heavily on evolving communications and information technology. |
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The John T. Petters Center for Ethics, Leadership, and Professional Skills Development encourages interdisciplinary courses, seminars, and scholarship on ethics and leadership. |
Business Honors Program
The school seeks endowment to support its new Business Honors Program. The program admits approximately 40 highly qualified students each year. These students set the tone for academic achievement for all undergraduate students.
Technology and Equipment
$3 million
The school’s instructional programs must keep abreast of the technological advances—real-time data streaming and teleconferencing—that its students must master for success in their careers. An endowment fund will enable the school to renew its technologies continually.
 Support for Students
$2 million
Endowed scholarship support will help the school reach its enrollment goals. The school seeks a student body reflective of the races and cultures with whom graduates will conduct business throughout their careers. |
Farmer School of Business Campaign Priorities
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| Business School Building |
$40,000,000 |
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| Faculty Support |
15,000,000 |
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| Values-Based Education |
35,000,000 |
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MBA Program |
10,000,000 |
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Centers of Excellence |
23,000,000 |
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Honors Program |
2,000,000 |
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| Technology and Equipment |
3,000,000 |
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| Support for Students |
2,000,000 |
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Farmer School of Business Campaign Committee
Chair
James W. Lewis '63
Committee
Amy Miller Chapman '81
James Chapman '72
Jeffrey L. Close '77
Bruce Crutcher '72
Michael Endres '70
J. Douglas Gray '68
Richard Hendrix '87
Joanne Hvala '73
Philip B. Kenny
Thomas S. Lewis '97
Gerald A. Miller '69
Steven G. Rolls '77
Thomas R. Wille '78
Kevin D. Willsey '85 |
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