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.

Ranked #1 In Ohio, #11 In The Nation
We are the only MBA program for working professionals in Columbus that is nationally ranked and 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 five 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.