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Hands-On Learning

Our program and curriculum are focused on hands-on learning so that our students graduate ready to tackle contemporary supply chain and operations management challenges on the first day. A big part of the way we do this is through the integration of alumni and supply chain & operations management professionals into our curriculum and co-curriculum initiatives. Through a combination of applied client projects, study abroad and away opportunities, and simulations, our students are exposed to a multitude of real-world data and challenges companies are facing within their operations and global supply chains, and work to address them in real-time.

Brewing Industry Field Study

The Brewing Industry Field Study is a winter term program designed for Supply Chain & Operations Management students.  Students take MGT 490, a special topics course, that introduces them to the processes and relationships involved with the rapidly evolving U.S. brewing industry.  The program visits over 40 breweries, hop farms, yeast labs, packaging and equipment manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and industry groups on a cross-country tour of industry hot spots in Ohio, Colorado, and North Carolina.

Contact: Dr. Peter A. Salzarulo, 513-529-4232, salzarpa@MiamiOH.edu

Client-Based Projects

Student project teams work directly with corporate professionals in the supply chain and operations field.  The goal of these assignments is for students to apply Supply Chain and Operations Management concepts learned during their academic career at Miami to the real-world challenges and opportunities faced by their client companies.

Contact: Dr. Yao (Henry) Jin, 513-529-2158, jiny3@MiamiOH.edu

Case Competitions

Students have multiple opportunities to participate in company-hosted case competitions.  These are invaluable learning experiences as the students can apply what they have learned across a variety of courses.  For example, students compete in the General Motors-Wayne State competition and Miami hosts the Terillium Case competition.

Contact:  Tom Farnbacher, 513-529-1571, farnbat2@MiamiOH.edu

MGT 451 Simulation

During the first half of the semester, student teams apply course topics to create a working production and material planning system.  Later, students apply production control strategies, including Theory of Constraints, to manage a simulated shop floor with the goal of maximizing net profit.

Contact: Dr. Peter A. Salzarulo, 513-529-4232, salzarpa@MiamiOH.edu

Study Abroad

Supply Chain and Operations Management faculty routinely lead student groups abroad where students take MGT 295 – Introduction to Operations and Supply Chain Management.  This course is required for all FSB students.  Recent trips have visited Florence, London, Havana, and Argentina, among other locations.  Upcoming trips include FSB Asia (Winter 2022-23) and FSB Italy (Summer 2022).  The locale of the program changes yearly, so please contact the study abroad office or Dr. Huang for more information.

Contact: Dr. Xiaowen Huang, 513-529-2017, huangx@MiamiOH.edu

Corporate Engagement Opportunities

Our Center for Supply Chain Excellence serves as the hub to connect professionals and alumni with our students and faculty. Our program is very hands-on and we have companies and supply chain professionals incorporated in many different ways. If you are a professional and would like to get involved with Miami’s SC&OM program, we are always looking to develop partnerships.

Contact: Dr. Monique Murfield, Director of the Center for Supply Chain Excellence, murfieml@MiamiOH.edu

    Hands-On Learning

    Business is hands-on. We believe that learning should be, too. That's why every Farmer School student works on a project with a real business client their first year here, and has multiple opportunities to practice what we teach throughout their Miami years. Students participate in competitions, work on client projects, study away and abroad, complete internships and more. By graduation, they have years of experience - working with clients, presenting to executives, preparing analyses, leading groups.. all of which translates into Farmer School students graduating beyond ready to launch successful careers.

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Farmer School of Business Department of Management

3056 Farmer School of Business
800 East High Street
Oxford, OH 45056
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Meet the Chair - Xiaowen Huang