Download the Portfolio Preparation Guide for a convienient look at common questions and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare your portfolio for review.
Complete 60 or more credit hours including: 12 or more hours of business core courses taken at Miami
Successful completion of all of the following:
ACC 221, ACC 222, DSC 205, ECO 201, ECO 202, MIS 235*, and MTH 151
*As a prerequisite for MIS 235, must have demonstrated computer competency through passage of the School of Business Basic Skills Exam and/or successfully completed CSA 141, CIT 154, or BTE 181
AND
* 3.00 GPA on a combination of all business core courses and Miami Plan Courses
OR
* Minimum of a 2.6 qualifying GPA or minimum of 2.6 GPA in all business courses.
When can a portfolio be submitted?
Can I apply if I am currently taking a prerequisite class? If you submit a portfolio while taking prerequisite classes, your portfolio can be reviewed before the class ends. The outcome will be held pending your completion of the course.
What if I submit a portfolio, and then reach the 3.0 GPA? When a 3.0 is attained, you have gained admission.
How can I increase my chances of portfolio acceptance? It is extremely important to contact Michelle Thomas (114 Laws, thomasm@muohio.edu) for assistance in preparing your personal statements/essays.
How will I know if my portfolio is accepted? You will be notified by email and regular mail. If you are accepted, there are seats in business courses that have been held for portfolio acceptances. The advising office will contact you to let you know when you can schedule your classes.
Writing my essays/personal statements (proofreading, too): Student Development Office, Laws 114
Questions about my classes and my GPA: Advising Office, Laws 103
Checking to see if my recommendation letters have arrived: Student Development Office, Laws 114
All other questions/concerns: See Michelle Thomas, thomasm@muohio.edu, Laws 114
If you cannot reach Michelle Thomas and need immediate assistance, you may contact her assistant, Lisa Broermann at broerml@muohio.edu or 529-3635.
Notification - January 5, 2009
It is mandatory that Portfolio participants attend at least ONE skills development or portfolio workshop prior to submitting a portfolio.
Two recommendations, one from two of the following: faculty advisor (including evidence of regular advising sessions), faculty member, academic advisor, first-year residence hall advisor, employer, or other persons who can speak to student potential success in the RTFSB. (1 page each and 12 pt. font)
These recommendations can then be submitted by:
Two separate personal statements (essays) addressing the following:
Note: Personal statements may address other factors as well, such as a discussion of the impact of extenuating circumstances on the applicant's academic record to date.
*It is highly recommended that students contact Michelle Thomas (114 Laws, thomasm@muohio.edu) for assistance.
Examples of academic work (written papers, project reports, etc.) and any substantive extra-curricular activities (organization/implementation of activities sponsored by student organizations) at Miami or other external experiences. (No more than 2 academic examples. If submitting visual work, limit to 3 minutes.)
Some students also choose to submit a resume; this is NOT a requirement.
Faculty Recommendations: Should be on letterhead and signed. Describe the student's level of participation in class, his/her ability to work in teams, if he/she comes to office hours. If you've had a lot of contact with the student, you may want to touch upon his/her work ethic, his/her ability to problem-solve, and your overall impressions of him/her as a student. It's helpful too if you could discuss his/her overall performance in class and his/her ability to overcome various challenges. If the student is involved in business organizations or other activities campus, you may want to mention that, too. The better you know the student, the more descriptive you can be. ONE PAGE IN LENGTH
Employer/Internship Recommendations: Should be on letterhead and signed. The recommendation letters need to be one page in length and should describe in detail what the student did for you. Did he/she take the initiative on projects and how did he/she worked with peers, clients etc? What leadership did the student show in his/her work and in what ways did he/she contribute and show creativity on the job? Also, include his/her work ethic, character, values, etc. ONE PAGE IN LENGTH
Recommendation letters can be:
I am ready to begin my portfolio. Where do I start?
Plan to attend a portfolio workshop. It is mandatory that portfolio participants attend at least ONE skills development or portfolio workshop prior to submitting a portfolio. Notices of upcoming workshops are posted throughout Laws and Upham.
Contact your recommendation writers and explain the process to them. Be sure to give them ample notice. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND A THANK YOU TO YOUR RECOMMENDATION SOURCE.
Make an appointment with the Student Development Office to have your essays proofread. You can schedule an appointment through Lisa Broermann – 529-3635 or broerml@muohio.edu.
After you have completed your essays and selected your examples of academic work, you are ready to upload your files. Follow the steps below to ensure the Review Committee has proper access to your portfolio.
Go to www.fsb.muohio.edu/portfolio
Select “View” from the menu on the left to view the list of attachments or to delete a file.
Exit the system when you are finished.
If you need further assistance, stop by Laws 114!
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