Ohio State University (Fisher) Business School

Ohio State University (Fisher) Full-Time MBA Program

#30 in Best Business Schools (tie)

Graduate School (Business) • Columbus, OH • 

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Ohio State University (Fisher) Business School Overview

The Max M. Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University (Fisher) offers these departments and concentrations: accounting, consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, general management, human resources management, international business, leadership, marketing, production/operations management, organizational behavior, real estate, and supply chain management/logistics. Its tuition is full-time: $30,231 per year (in-state); full-time: $57,960 per year (out-of-state); part-time: $25,512 per year (in-state); part-time: $49,144 per year (out-of-state); executive: $115,000 total program (in-state); and executive: $115,000 total program (out-of-state). At graduation, 83.70 percent of graduates of the full-time program are employed.

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At-a-Glance

School Type

Public

Enrollment (ALL Programs)

626

Programs Offered:

Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Specialty Masters, Executive MBA

Columbus, OH, 43210-1144

From the School

There's studying business -- and there's experiencing it.

From aspiring business leaders to C-suite executives, graduate programs at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business are shaping the future of business.

Fisher’s nine degree and three graduate certificate programs connect you with the proven strengths of business education at Ohio’s flagship university – innovative curriculum, world-class faculty and a vast network of partnerships that reach from the surrounding business community to multinationals, nonprofits and startups across the globe. The opportunities, connections and brand recognition made possible by the graduate student experience are unmatched at Ohio State, one of the nation's largest research universities with 580,000 alumni in more than 150 countries.

Explore our graduate programs and see how they can help shape and accelerate your journey to professional success.

Business education in real-time.

Graduate business students at Fisher are equipped to solve the challenges of business as it's happening. From learning how to harness the power of data and business analytics to diving deep into the complexities of today's markets and supply chains, Fisher students benefit from a college-wide focus on continuous innovation in all we offer.

With nearly 100 virtual and in-country global opportunities and programs, 10 research centers of excellence and unparalleled access to top faculty and recognized industry leaders, Fisher has the tools to help you reach you career goals.

LEARN AT THE CENTER OF BUSINESS: CAMPUS, CITY AND CULTURE

Experience what makes Columbus, Ohio, the 14th-largest U.S. city, a destination for top companies and a vibrant place for individuals to study, work and live.

· 27 Fortune 500 firms are located in Ohio
· 61 Fortune 1000 firms are located in Ohio
· 2+ million residents in Columbus (U.S. Census Bureau)

View the Fisher Impact Report

 

TRANSFORMATIVE ON-CAMPUS EXPERIENCES

Graduate students are part of a culture driven by curiosity, lifelong learning and individualized support that forges career-shaping connections. The Fisher experience provides students with a small, collaboratively competitive learning environment with access to the depth and breadth of The Ohio State University. The graduate student experience is the best of two worlds: intimate business education at a large university in a city at the heart of it all.

 

DISTANCE LEARNING (ONLINE) FLEXIBILITY

Three of Fisher's degree programs —the Working Professional MBA, Specialized Master in Business Analytics, and Master of Supply Chain Management — can be completed 100% online thanks to technology that provides in-demand distance learning opportunities for students and partners. A fourth program, the highly ranked part-time Working Professional MBA, can be completed on-campus, online or a mix of both.

 

DEDICATED SUPPORT

Students in all graduate programs benefit from a support team of coaches, mentors and academic advisors designed to help them grow as students and as professionals. A dedicated Office of Career Management guides students from the classroom to the workforce, while Fisher’s network of engaged alumni, friends and partners provides countless mentorship and connection opportunities.

There's studying business -- and there's experiencing it.

From aspiring business leaders to C-suite executives, graduate programs at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business are shaping the future of business.

Fisher’s nine degree and three graduate certificate programs connect you with the proven strengths of business education at Ohio’s flagship university – innovative curriculum, world-class faculty and a vast network of partnerships that reach from the surrounding business community to multinationals, nonprofits and startups across the globe. The opportunities, connections and brand recognition made possible by the graduate student experience are unmatched at Ohio State, one of the nation's largest research universities with 580,000 alumni in more than 150 countries.

Explore our graduate programs and see how they can help shape and accelerate your journey to professional success.

Business education in real-time.

Graduate business students at Fisher are equipped to solve the challenges of business as it's happening. From learning how to harness the power of data and business analytics to diving deep into the complexities of today's markets and supply chains, Fisher students benefit from a college-wide focus on continuous innovation in all we offer.

With nearly 100 virtual and in-country global opportunities and programs, 10 research centers of excellence and unparalleled access to top faculty and recognized industry leaders, Fisher has the tools to help you reach you career goals.

LEARN AT THE CENTER OF BUSINESS: CAMPUS, CITY AND CULTURE

Experience what makes Columbus, Ohio, the 14th-largest U.S. city, a destination for top companies and a vibrant place for individuals to study, work and live.

· 27 Fortune 500 firms are located in Ohio
· 61 Fortune 1000 firms are located in Ohio
· 2+ million residents in Columbus (U.S. Census Bureau)

View the Fisher Impact Report

 

TRANSFORMATIVE ON-CAMPUS EXPERIENCES

Graduate students are part of a culture driven by curiosity, lifelong learning and individualized support that forges career-shaping connections. The Fisher experience provides students with a small, collaboratively competitive learning environment with access to the depth and breadth of The Ohio State University. The graduate student experience is the best of two worlds: intimate business education at a large university in a city at the heart of it all.

 

DISTANCE LEARNING (ONLINE) FLEXIBILITY

Three of Fisher's degree programs —the Working Professional MBA, Specialized Master in Business Analytics, and Master of Supply Chain Management — can be completed 100% online thanks to technology that provides in-demand distance learning opportunities for students and partners. A fourth program, the highly ranked part-time Working Professional MBA, can be completed on-campus, online or a mix of both.

 

DEDICATED SUPPORT

Students in all graduate programs benefit from a support team of coaches, mentors and academic advisors designed to help them grow as students and as professionals. A dedicated Office of Career Management guides students from the classroom to the workforce, while Fisher’s network of engaged alumni, friends and partners provides countless mentorship and connection opportunities.

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Ohio State University (Fisher) 2024 Rankings

Ohio State University (Fisher) is ranked No. 30 (tie) out of 124 in Best Business Schools and No. 10 (tie) out of 269 in Part-time MBA. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
How we rank schools

#30

Best Business Schools

Overall Score

72

Full-time graduates employed at graduation (2 year average)

83.7%

Full time graduates employed three months after graduation (2 year average)

91.8%

MBA Program Rankings

Business School Specialty Rankings

MBA Programs: On-Campus/Online

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The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business develops principled leaders through top-ranked MBA and specialized master's programs, distinguished faculty and innovative partnerships. You'll benefit from an experiential curriculum, career-focused personalization and a breadth of resources unique to Ohio State, one of the nation's largest research universities with 580,000 alumni in more than 150 countries. On-campus or online, your success is our focus.

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Admissions

May. 08

US Application Deadline

12.2%

Acceptance Rate

Application fee

$60

Test-optional admissions

No

Admissions Website

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Ohio State University (Fisher) Admissions

Application deadlines:
Program
U.S. Residents
International
Full-time MBA
05/08/24 u.s. residents, 05/08/24 international
05/08/24
05/08/24
Specialized programs
05/08/24 u.s. residents, 05/08/24 international
05/08/24
05/08/24

Applicants:

Applicants

Accepted

(full-time)

Enrolled

(full-time)

Percent of new entrants providing GMAT scores

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Three generations of Fisher MBA graduates. 🌟 Read more about recent #OSUGrad Noah Wheeler and why he chose to follow his grandfather and father's footsteps. 🔗

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Find your way at Fisher. 💼

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Three generations of Fisher MBA graduates. 🌟 Read more about recent #OSUGrad Noah Wheeler and why he chose to follow his grandfather and father's footsteps. 🔗

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Full-Time MBA Cost

$30,231

Annual Cost*

Tuition & Fees (In-State/Out-of-State)

$31,257 / $58,986

Room & Board, Books, and Misc

$24,004

Financial Aid Available?

Yes

Ohio State University (Fisher) Cost

Tuition:
Type
Cost
full-time
$30,231 per year (in-state) cost
$30,231 per year (in-state)
full-time
$57,960 per year (out-of-state) cost
$57,960 per year (out-of-state)
Required fees (full-time)
$1,026
Percentage with debt (full-time MBA program)
Average indebtedness (full-time MBA program)

Student Population

98

Graduate Enrollment

Graduate Enrollment

98

Total Enrollment

626

Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students

15%

Ohio State University (Fisher) Student Body

Gender distribution:

Female38.8%
Male61.2%
Other0%
Student diversity (Full-time):

12%

Minority Enrollment

12%

Minority Enrollment

40.8%

International

40.8%

White

6.1%

Unknown

5.1%

Black

4.1%

Asian

1%

Hispanic

1%

American Indian

1%

Two or more races

0%

Pacific Islander

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

Academics

Department Concentrations

PROGRAM

  • accounting
    consulting
  • entrepreneurship
    finance
  • general management
    human resources management
  • international business
    leadership
  • marketing
    production/operations management
  • organizational behavior
    real estate
  • supply chain management/logistics
    other

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Ohio State University (Fisher) Academics

Types of MBA programs offered
Full-time traditional two year, part-time evenings and weekends, part-time distance learning, part-time other, traditional executive MBA
Departments with highest MBA demand
Full-time program academic coursework requires an international trip

Career & Salary

83.7%

Employed at Graduation

91.8%

Employed 3 Months After Graduation

$129,409

Average Base Salary

Base Salary By Occupation

OCCUPATION

# REPORTING JOBS

AVERAGE BASE SALARY

Number reporting operations/production jobs

2

N/A

Number reporting general management jobs

16

$122,427

Number reporting finance/accounting jobs

4

$117,000

Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs

0

N/A

Number reporting consulting jobs

14

$148,134

Number reporting human resources jobs

0

N/A

Number reporting having jobs in other areas

2

N/A

Number reporting operations/production jobs
2 REPORTING JOBS
N/A AVERAGE BASE SALARY
Number reporting general management jobs
16 REPORTING JOBS
$122,427 AVERAGE BASE SALARY
Number reporting finance/accounting jobs
4 REPORTING JOBS
$117,000 AVERAGE BASE SALARY
Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs
0 REPORTING JOBS
N/A AVERAGE BASE SALARY
Number reporting consulting jobs
14 REPORTING JOBS
$148,134 AVERAGE BASE SALARY
Number reporting human resources jobs
0 REPORTING JOBS
N/A AVERAGE BASE SALARY
Number reporting having jobs in other areas
2 REPORTING JOBS
N/A AVERAGE BASE SALARY

Ohio State University (Fisher) Career and Salary

Specialty Master's Admissions

May. 08

US Application Deadline

12.2%

Acceptance Rate

Application fee

$60

Test-optional admissions (Specialty)

No

Admissions Website

Apply Now

Specialty Master's Students

278

Specialty Master's Enrollment

Minority Students

73

International Students

48

Ohio State University (Fisher) Student

Gender distribution (Specialty):

Female51.8%
Male47.1%
Other1.1%
Student diversity (Specialty):

26%

Minority Enrollment

26%

Minority Enrollment

50%

White

17.6%

International

10.4%

Black

6.1%

Asian

6.1%

Unknown

5.4%

Hispanic

4.3%

Two or more races

0%

American Indian

0%

Pacific Islander

Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.

Business School details based on 2023 data.

The MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance's Standards for Reporting Full-time MBA Employment Statistics are the globally accepted platform by which business schools capture, analyze and distribute employment data in order to ensure accurate and comparable information is provided to internal and external stakeholders. The Standards Compliance Review Program is an optional opportunity for schools to have their employment data reviewed by an external firm to ensure it complies with the Standards. Schools that make their employment data eligible for a review are providing an external acknowledgement that their data is collected using the Standards, and is accurate and comparable with other schools.

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