Ohio State University (Fisher) Full-Time MBA Program
#30 in Best Business Schools (tie) Graduate School (Business) • Columbus, OH • Graduate School (Business) • Columbus, OH
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
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.
- Full-Time MBA (STEM)
- Working Professional MBA (part-time)*
- Executive MBA
- Master of Accounting (STEM)
- Master of Business Operational Excellence
- Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of Supply Chain Management*
- Specialized Master in Business – Analytics*
- Specialized Master in Finance (STEM)
- Non-Degree and Topic-Based Offerings
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)
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.
- Full-Time MBA (STEM)
- Working Professional MBA (part-time)*
- Executive MBA
- Master of Accounting (STEM)
- Master of Business Operational Excellence
- Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of Supply Chain Management*
- Specialized Master in Business – Analytics*
- Specialized Master in Finance (STEM)
- Non-Degree and Topic-Based Offerings
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)
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
#30
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.
Admissions
Ohio State University (Fisher) Admissions
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Working Professional MBA Program & Admissions Overview Info Session
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Full-Time MBA Cost
$30,231
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
Student Population
98
Graduate Enrollment
98
Total Enrollment
626
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
15%
Ohio State University (Fisher) Student Body
Gender distribution:
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
- accountingconsulting
- entrepreneurshipfinance
- general managementhuman resources management
- international businessleadership
- marketingproduction/operations management
- organizational behaviorreal estate
- supply chain management/logisticsother
Ohio State University (Fisher) Academics
Career & Salary
83.7%
91.8%
$129,409
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
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Ohio State University (Fisher) Career and Salary
Specialty Master's Admissions
Specialty Master's Students
278
Minority Students
73
International Students
48
Ohio State University (Fisher) Student
Gender distribution (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.
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