The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University

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The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University

About the College
Fisher at a Glance

Since 1916, the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University has produced exceptional leaders who meet the challenges of a changing global business environment through creative and effective solutions. In 1993, the college received a gift from alumnus Max. M. Fisher, a leading industrialist, philanthropist and public servant. Mr. Fisher's desire to see his alma mater become one of the premier management institutions in the country spearheaded the construction of a state-of-the-art, six-building campus. In recognition of his commitment, the college was named the Max M. Fisher College of Business.

Since then, the college has undergone a corporate turnaround; narrowing the focus of its programs, recruiting leading faculty, placing a renewed emphasis on experiential learning, and offering a wide range of international study options. Faculty and staff have also established new scholarship and fellowship opportunities, strengthened their commitment to diversity, and created innovative academic and corporate partnerships. As a result, Fisher's international reputation continues to rise and is reflected in rankings which place the college among the top 25 business schools in the nation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Prospective Undergraduates
Why Fisher?
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The baccalaureate program in business provides quality, nationally recognized opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and global perspectives to be effective leaders in business, government, and other organizations. The program also provides a strong foundation for graduate or professional study.
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Fisher Full-Time MBA Program

At Fisher College of Business, you experience the best of both worlds; a small, flexible program within a large research university. You have access to our fully integrated, state-of-the-art business campus, the latest technology and all of the resources available at The Ohio State University. You’ll learn from the best – great people, outstanding facilities and an emphasis on innovation and teamwork.

Our faculty are world-renowned scholars and experts who conduct research, consult around the globe and bring their cutting-edge knowledge into the classroom. Our curriculum is designed to advance your knowledge and career and give you the expertise to become an effective leader in business. You can create your own course of study, whether it’s starting your own business or launching the next hot product.

At Fisher, you can make it your own. A Fisher MBA will give you the know-how to manage in a global environment and you will join an impressive network of alumni working around the globe. A Fisher MBA will add unparalleled value to your career. And with our students’ track record –98% land jobs within three months of graduation – you’re bound for success.
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MBA Rankings: A Top Program
We understand that rankings offer a solid first indicator as to the quality of a particular MBA program. Being ranked consistently among the best MBA programs in the United States and 9th among public universities are just two indicators of our MBA program’s dedication to excellence. We have also been evaluated by areas of expertise, and we are proud of the results. But in addition to our rankings, we hope you will take the time to determine if our school’s particular identity and character are right for you.


Funding: Over 60% Of MBAs Receive Merit-based Funding
We often get questions about the cost of our program and financing your MBA. We are very in tune with our students’ need for support beyond their personal assets in order to go to school. That is why we have pooled our resources, offering MBA scholarships, resulting in merit-based funding for the vast majority of our students.

Over 90% of MBAs have a Job Offer within 3 Months of Graduation
Ranked 4th in its diversity of recruiters by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2007, Fisher College has a team of career experts who work with you right from the start of the program. Through our Career Services office, you will have the opportunity to participate in personal development and assessment activities, networking opportunities, and mentoring programs, as well as our renowned speaker series with executives and faculty.

Accredited by and Founding Member of AACSB International
The Assocation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business is the premier accrediting agency for degree programs in business administration and accounting. Fisher College of Business was one of the founding members of the organization, along with Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, New York University, Northwestern University, Tulane University, University of California at Berkeley, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Nebraska, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, The University of Texas, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Yale University.

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Prospective Undergraduates
Our Program

Fisher College’s undergraduate program will help you develop effective skills of analysis, strategic thinking, and communication—crucial tools for a successful career. And Fisher’s collaborative, intellectual environment will help you become a stronger business leader and teammate.

As a Fisher College student, you’ll learn through team-focused activities taught by top faculty, as well as by visiting business leaders and alumni. You’ll develop leadership skills through active involvement in business student organizations and community service activities. And you will have the opportunity to participate in internships and study abroad programs.

During your Fisher undergraduate experience, you'll find more extracurricular ventures than you'll have time to take part in—from student-run clubs and sports teams to cultural and community volunteer groups.
Deborah Ballam
Professor, Legal Environment of Business
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Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program is designed to prepare students to meet the challenges of today's complex business environment. Students can pursue programs of study during all four quarters of the academic year, and courses are offered in both the day and evening.

Within the general business program, students choose a specialization from among 12 areas: accounting, economics, finance, human resources, information systems, international business, marketing, operations management, real estate and urban analysis, risk management and insurance, logistics management, and a special area option.

Acceptance in the student's major area of interest within the College of Business is competitive on a space available basis. More in-depth information on admission policies and course information may be found in the Course & Specialization Information on the Fisher website.
Sample Four-Year Plan
Freshman Year
Autumn Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
Math 130/150* 4/5 Math 131/151 4/5 Math 132/152 5
GEC 5 GEC/English 110.01 5 Econ 200 5
GEC 5 CS&E 200 5 GEC 5
Bus-Adm 100 1 Elective 1
15-16 15-16 15

Sophomore Year
Autumn Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
Stat 133 5 Bus-Mgt 330 5 Bus-Mgt 331 4
AMIS 211 5

AMIS 212
5 GEC 5
Econ 201 5 GEC 5 GEC 5
Elective 1 Elective 1 Elective 1
16 16 15

Junior Year
Autumn Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
GEC 5 GEC 5 GEC 5
Bus-Fin 620 4 Bus-Mgt 630 4 Specialization 4
Bus-M&L 650 4 Bus-Mhr 701 5 Econ 5XX 5
Bus-Adm 499 4 Bus-Fin 510 4 Bus-Adm 555 4
17 18 18

Senior Year
Autumn Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter
GEC 5 GEC 5 Specialization 4
Specialization 4 Specialization 4 Bus-Adm 799 4
Specialization 4 Specialization 4 Elective 4
Elective 3
16 13 12


-*Math Placement determined by examination
-Only International Business Specialization requires modern foreign language (through 104)
-On average each specialization ranges 5-8 courses; please consult your academic advisor.
-Courses numbered less than 100 (i.e. 050, 075) are considered remedial and will not be used towards hours required for graduation
-The credit hours for a repeated course will not be ocunted more than once towards thours required for graduation.

Note: A student must complete 75% of their specialization coursework at OSU.
Only the International Business Administration major specialization requires proficiency in a modern foreign language.

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MBA for Working Professionals Program

The Fisher College of Business is highly regarded and nationally ranked, with more than 62,000 alumni contributing to industry and public institutions around the globe. Our MBA for Working Professionals allows students to earn their MBA while studying part time.
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Ranked #1 In Ohio, #21 In The Nation
We are the only MBA program for working professionals in Columbus that has been AACSB-accredited, which means you can be sure your education is officially endorsed and recognized far beyond Ohio borders. With our program, you are assured that your investment in time and resources is guaranteed to pay off. Not only will you have the same core courses and faculty as our prestigious full-time MBA program, you will also receive the same degree and be part of the Fisher MBA community.

Flexibility Throughout
Our program enables you to start whenever you like. In fact, every quarter we have new students joining the MBA for Working Professionals program. You can take as little as two years to complete the program or as many as four years; our professional student services team will work with you to customize your schedule. Taking time off is also an option. We understand that you need to balance work and school with your personal life, and we will help you make that happen.

Customized Degree
Your core courses allow you to build and solidify your business knowledge. Your electives, on the other hand, enable you to fine-tune your learnings and gain specific insights into your area of interest, whether that is marketing, finance, accounting, supply chain, operations or general management. What’s more, we offer you the opportunity to build industry-specific know-how through our industry specializations.

Career Accelerator
Whether you want to sprint up the corporate ladder with your current employer, run your own business, or switch careers, you’ll find, as all our graduates have, that everything is possible. Not only does a Fisher MBA give you the technical tool kit you’ll need, more importantly, our program also develops and hones your leadership skills and allows you to become part of an invaluable network of managers and leaders.

OSU Community
Being a part of the Fisher College of Business also means being part of The Ohio State University. As a business student, you will have unlimited opportunities to network within your college community and with the university at large. You’ll have access to a huge array of resources, from state-of-the-art sports facilities to nationally renowned researchers who are completely accessible to help you grow your knowledge and expand your horizons.

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Executive MBA
Why Fisher's EMBA?

From the moment you connect with a Fisher College representative, you'll notice there's something different about the Fisher College of Business. Our welcoming attitude, combined with our unique approach to learning and leadership and the way we manage our top-ranked programs, sets us apart from other schools of our caliber.

We selectively admit students with diverse backgrounds, so that you experience multiple perspectives from dynamic, international and life-experienced colleagues. Our intimate setting also provides you access to senior faculty and high-level executives who will build a framework to help you better understand the intricacies of your business challenges.

The course load is rigorous, but you'll always understand how an assignment is immediately relevant to business situations. You'll become a life-long member of the Fisher community from your first day here and the relationships you form while completing your MBA become partnerships that last well past graduation.

The return on your investment is clear: you'll gain the confidence and hands-on knowledge to become a strategic decision-maker in business opportunities throughout your career. We offer our students the chance to stand out, to be heard, to move ahead and to make an impact on the companies they serve. Is Fisher right for you?

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Master in Business Logistics Engineering


Masters of Business Logistics Engineering Overview

Designing and coordinating the flow of goods and information through supply chains is one of today’s fastest growing and exciting professions. This growth is the result of changes in the business environment such as the globalization of markets and sources of supply, the availability of information technology and an unprecedented level of competition among firms. Companies are continuously challenged to reduce logistics costs while simultaneously providing higher service levels to their customers.

In response, many firms are looking for a new breed of logistics professionals who combine strong managerial and technical skills. To prepare you for this promising field, Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business and College of Engineering are jointly offering a new specialized graduate program, the Master in Business Logistics Engineering (MBLE). The logistics and supply chain management program is a long standing tradition at Ohio State. It is currently ranked 4th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
The MBLE Program

One of only a few similar programs at top universities in the country, the MBLE is designed to enable graduates to enter the job market equally comfortable with logistics strategy, the management of logistics operations, and engineering tasks such as facility design and implementation of logistics technology. Purposely keeping the program size small and selective we recruit the finest students and attract some of the most sought-after career opportunities in the country.
The Course Work

The MBLE is a 45-credit-hour program. It includes courses in logistics and supply chain management, warehouse design, logistics technology, mathematical programming and computer simulation. Students taking 16 credits per quarter may complete the program in 9 months, while students taking 12 credits per quarter will complete the program in 15 months.
Our Faculty

The MBLE draws its faculty from the Fisher College’s Department of Marketing and Logistics and the College of Engineering’s Department of Industrial, Welding and Systems Engineering – both ranked in the top 20 in their fields by U.S. News & World Report. MBLE faculty are committed to teaching new ideas and creating new knowledge. This makes for a relevant and engaging learning environment where you’ll be able to dig in and challenge yourself. Our faculty are considered top leaders in their field yet they know you individually and are interested in your progress and ideas. For more information on faculty research, please visit the Fisher College of Business Marketing & Logistics faculty site and the College of Engineering's Department of Industrial, Welding and Systems Engineering page.

OSU faculty are also very involved with industry problems and practices and use industry ties to make the MBLE program applied and relevant. Industry contacts are also fundamental to generating summer internships and placements.
Our Placement

With a MBLE degree, you’ll have a wide range of career options including logistics and supply chain design, logistics modeling, logistics or transportation analyst, inventory or warehouse manager, as well as careers in the consulting and software business. As support, Fisher’s career services teams act as personal coaches in your career development, providing one-on-one counseling as part of your targeted job search. In fact, 90% of our graduate students find jobs within three months of graduation. This success rate places Fisher 3rd in the nation where your career prospects are the brightest according to the Princeton Review.
Interested?

To be admitted into the MBLE program, you’ll need:

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an undergraduate degree in engineering, business, computer science, mathematics or other degree with a quantitative content
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a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better
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a GMAT or GRE test score
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three letters of recommendation

To find out more contact:

Professor Walter Zinn
Director, MBLE Program
Fisher College of Business
512 Fisher Hall

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Prospective Joint Program Students

Joint Degree programs with other Ohio State programs offer you a way to combine credits and complete degrees more quickly. As a Fisher College student, you may pursue an MBA/JD degree offered with the College of Law, an MHA/MBA, which allows you to specialize in both business and health care administration, an MBA/MD degree that is offered jointly with the College of Medicine, and BSBA programs that allows well-qualified undergraduates to get a head start on their professional career.

For all joint programs, candidates must be accepted to the MBA program while making other arrangements separately. View the individual program pages to learn more.
MBA Faculty
What sets Fisher Apart...

Jay Dial
Professor of Management & Human Resources
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The benefits of Columbus...

Peter Ward
Professor of Management Sciences
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Three reasons to consider Fisher...

Ingrid Werner
Professor of Finance
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At the Fisher College of Business, we limit the size of our incoming classes to ensure you will have one on one contact with faculty. Classes are taught by professors, and you are encouraged to engage them in active conversation both in and out of the classroom.

Because our faculty are accomplished both in the academic side of business and the practice of it, you will be experiencing the finest and most current thinking in management education today. Fisher faculty members are internationally recognized leaders in the study of the economic, social, political and technological forces shaping global markets today. They are active in national and international business communities, serving as consultants, board members and key speakers at conferences and seminars. Among our faculty are best-selling authors of textbooks in marketing, accounting, ethics, logistics, manufacturing and negotiation. Many have earned top rankings by prestigious publications for their academic skills, overall teaching and research impact. And many have made their mark in business before joining Fisher College.

We encourage you to get to know our faculty so you can better understand how they can help you to achieve your goals. The Fisher College Faculty Expert's Guide provides biographical information on all faculty members in the Fisher College.
Research Exposure

Fisher professors, through their research and interactions with corporate leaders, are able to ensure that the MBA program remains relevant. They integrate their research into new course offerings allowing MBA students to immediately benefit by being among the first to learn of faculty discoveries and to study first hand with the creators of new principles for business practice.