Fisher College offers an organization for practically any group or interest - 25 in all and ever growing. These organizations enable you to interact with fellow students who have shared interests or backgrounds, expand your learning outside the classroom, make some lifelong friends, and just have fun.
Fisher clubs and organizations have ramped up activities connecting MBAs to the community. With activities ranging from charity fundraisers to the Fisher Board Fellows program, student organizations are able to give back to the community that hosts our college. And if you do not find your match, you can either make a proposal for starting a new club by using some of the business school’s seed capital set aside for such initiatives or you can explore the university wide clubs and organization scene.
Fisher’s Student Organizations Include:
Black MBA Association
Chinese Business Professional Organization
Fisher Board Fellows
Fisher Christian Fellowship
Fisher Entrepreneurs’ Association
Fisher Golf Association
Fisher Graduate Poker Association
Fisher Graduate Student Association
Fisher Graduate Women in Business
Fisher Latino Graduate Association
Fisher Partners Club
Fisher Professional Services
Fisher Real Estate Society
Fisher Serves
Graduate Human Resources Association
Indian MBA Association
International Business Club
MAcc Student Association
MBA Finance Association
MBA Marketing Association
MBA Sports Association
Net Impact
Operations & Logistics Management Association
OutinBusiness
Working Professionals MBA Council
Black MBA Association
The purpose of the Black MBA Association (BMBAA) is to provide a supportive academic and social atmosphere that is necessary for African American students to succeed in the Fisher College of Business programs. The organization assists incoming students and continuing students through programs and activities designed to facilitate acclimation to the rigors of graduate school. This year we are looking to expand our presence and contribution to the Fisher community. Events so far have included co-hosting Event of the Week, Coat Drive for Take it to the Streets Program, Reading Day at Linden Elementary School, and food a drive to support the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Upcoming events include the 2nd annual Black History Month Celebration Program.
Chinese Business Professional Organization
The Chinese Business Professional Association is an organization consisting of Chinese graduate students. The CBPA’s is involved with the promotion of communications between Chinese graduate students with the Fisher community. Additionally, we’ve established and continue to maintain and expand a database and network of Chinese alumni of FCOB for the benefit of strengthening FCOB’s reputation in emerging markets, exploring more job opportunities for all Fisher graduates, and searching for possible financial support on FCOB. We’re also concerned with assisting new Chinese students to have a smoother transition into the American culture, academic and social life.
Fisher Board Fellows
Fisher Board Fellows is a student-run initiative that brings together the Columbus community and select Fisher MBAs through the placement of students on the boards of local not-for-profits as non-voting Fellows. These Fellows, mentored by a board member and with the full support of the not-for-profit executive director, perform a consultative project that harnesses the student’s business experience and passion for the not-for-profit’s mission while adding long-term value to the partner organization.
Fisher Christian Fellowship
The MBA Fellowship is a non-denominational Christian fellowship that explores faith in business through mutual encouragement, discussion, and the use of skills and energy in service to others.
Fisher Entrepreneurs’ Association
The FEA aims to harness and encourage the wealth of entrepreneurial talent that exists within the Ohio State University. Open to all graduate/professional students, FEA is a dynamic, member-based organization connecting students with other students, local entrepreneurs and alumni for the purpose of starting new businesses.
Fisher Golf Association
The Fisher Golf Association (FGA) strives to create a community for anyone interested in the game of golf. We accomplish this by hosting a variety of athletic, educational, and social events with a focus on having fun. We cater to both experienced and novice golfers, to enable experienced golfers to play competitively and novice golfers to develop their skills.
Fisher Graduate Poker Association
The primary purpose of the Fisher Graduate Poker Association is to teach the statistical and strategic aspects of the game of poker. Further, the organization will provide a forum to Fisher graduate students who enjoy the social and competitive aspects of the game of poker.
Fisher Graduate Student Association
Simply put, the Fisher Graduate Student Association (FGSA) encompasses all of the graduate student organizations within the Fisher College of Business. Its purpose is to organize the students of the Fisher College while providing developmental, academic, and personal opportunities for all. The presidents of the various student organizations, known as the Presidents’ Council, come together at quarterly meetings to set a vision and discuss issues that might be facing the student body. By working collaboratively, the student organizations are better able to share resources and serve the interests of the students.
Fisher Graduate Women in Business
The Fisher Graduate Women in Business (FGWIB) organization acts as a forum to discuss and address issues relevant to women in business and build awareness of women in leadership positions. FGWIB does this through professional and social events that offer our members additional networking opportunities with leaders in the community. This organization strives to promote the role of women in business by providing our members with the practical knowledge they need to succeed in this world. Membership is not restricted to women; anyone who is interested in addressing the topics that interest the contemporary women in business is welcome.
Fisher Latino Graduate Association
The Fisher Latino Graduate Association serves to increase the profile and opportunities for Latino students at the Fisher College of Business. The Fisher Latino Graduate Association’s goal is too encourage, personal and professional development, provide support and assist its Latino graduate students in their academic development at the Fisher College of Business. In particular, the organization will focus on identifying and networking with Latino Alumni leaders, promoting Latino alumni service to OSU and local communities, and further, to expand and empower the Latino students in the Fisher College of Business by increasing the presence and persistence of Latinos. Fisher Latino Graduate Association is dedicated to representing the diverse Latino community at Fisher, and also to building fellowship among Latinos and to address issues that face the Latino community. Fisher Latino Graduate Association is also dedicated to promoting and coordinating social and cultural awareness and activities, depending on the needs of its members. Further, assist Fisher with increasing recruitment of Latinos and promote the well-being, of the Latino community along with collaboration of other organizations through unified action. Finally, the organization will be used as a platform to develop future leaders in the Latino community.
Fisher Partners Club
Fisher Partners Club is an organization that gathers the significant others of Fisher students together to promote friendships, offer support, and to make all significant others feel welcome in the Fisher community.
Fisher Professional Services
Fisher Professional Services is a rigorous consultancy operating out of the Fisher College of Business MBA program. It combines the benefits of an internship with the advantages of a multidiscipline team. Using our fact-driven approach and top MBA talent, we are routinely able to deliver client value in excess of 10 times fees. Our mission is to educate MBA students to become business and professional service leaders, serve the business and not-for-profit community in their efforts to improve performance, and research practical knowledge and thought leadership for the professional services industry.
Fisher Real Estate Society
The Fisher Real Estate Society (FRES) aims to educate, encourage and assist students with future careers in the real estate industry. FRES allows students to network with other students, faculty, alumni and recruiters in the real estate industry. Given the vast interest in personal investing in real estate, we will also be learning about how one can invest in real estate. We hope that FRES will become one of the fastest growing and most widely recognized student organizations at Fisher.
Fisher Serves
Community service is an integral part of life at the Fisher College of Business. Members of the college feel that it is important to acknowledge and act upon our responsibility to our campus and community. By reaching out and using our skills to assist those in need, we can strengthen the community. FisherServes is a student-run effort to reach out to the community. During the course of the year, FisherServes organizes one major service events during each academic quarter as well as several smaller service opportunities, to encourage the giving spirit among students during their time at Fisher. Service events which FisherServes has organized (participated in) include the work day at Columbus Public Schools, Thanksgiving dinner at the Columbus Community Kitchen, Community clean-up day in Linden, and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
Graduate Human Resources Association
The Graduate Human Resources Association is designed to be a fun and informative group that prepares students to succeed as Human Resources Professionals. GHRA strives to provide Fisher Graduate Students interested in HR with opportunities to meet, interact, and learn through events focused on the HR profession.
Indian MBA Association
The Indian MBA Association provides a platform for continuous dialogue and interaction among members with a goal of improving student life and enabling career opportunities for the members. The Indian MBA Association will act as an interconnecting system for students to network and create an environment that will help in enriching students’ Fisher experience. Another major objective is to get involved with the community by volunteering the time and services of Indian MBA Association members.
International Business Club
The International Business Club is designed to be a fun and informative group that prepares students to succeed in the global business environment. The IBC strives to provide MBA students with opportunities to meet, interact, and learn through events focused on international business and/or international locations and cultural themes. The organization also serves to facilitate the integration of international and exchange students into the Fisher community, and the interaction of foreign and domestic students in a social environment. Lastly, the IBC functions as the voice for students who wish to promote integration of international topics and courses into the curriculum of the Fisher College of Business.
Junior MAcc Student Association
The Master of Accounting Association recognizes outstanding academic achievements in the field of accounting, promotes the study and practice of professional fields related to accounting, and provides members networking opportunities with visiting professionals. With only 3 quarters of activity, developing lasting bonds and planning quality events is a challenge for a Master of Accounting (MAcc) student organization. Building on the success of the student committee structure, which has been effectively implemented in the past to plan service, social and professional development events, this new organization is designed to provide improved organizational structure for student activities in the MAcc program. Encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility is also a major focus of the MAcc Association.
MBA Finance Association
The MBA Finance Association strives to create a community for all finance majors, as well as, for all other majors that have an interest in finance. We accomplish this by providing a network of individuals who have experience and connections in different areas of corporate finance and the investment industry. We facilitate communication of personal experience through social, competitive and networking events. We provide additional educational tools to our members that are currently not available through the curriculum such as sponsoring the Bloomberg certification process. The MBA Finance Association through its organized events is committed to providing professional services and personal rewards to all of our members.
MBA Marketing Association
The MBA Marketing Association’s mission is to provide opportunities for Fisher MBAs to explore the field of marketing while developing their marketing skills. The executive board, elected at the pleasure of the membership, strives to provide the MBAMA’s members with opportunities to meet marketing professionals both in Columbus and throughout the United States. The MBAMA also serves as a forum for improving the Marketing major at the Fisher college, a resource for supporting marketing job searches, and presents an ideal environment where both current members and alumni can meet and share their knowledge and experiences.
MBA Sports Association
The purpose of the MBA Sports Association (MBASA) is to organize intramural sports teams, teach U.S. sports to international students who are interested, and attending sporting events together as a group. The MBASA also brings in speakers to present about the relationships between sports, business, and sports management, and fosters relationships with the community and other business schools through events like the MBA Games.
Net Impact
Net Impact is a network of more than 13,000 new-generation leaders committed to using the power of business to improve the world. The Ohio State University’s Net Impact chapter aims to leverage its unique position as a top ranked business school located in the thriving business community of Columbus, Ohio to develop the next generation of socially minded business leaders who catalyze, facilitate and support lasting social change. Net Impact OSU, with the support of The Ohio State University, is committed to creating opportunities that engage a network of socially active individuals and groups through the following core areas: a) Membership - Developing, growing and maintaining the Net Impact OSU Chapter.
b) Education - Generating seminars, working groups, white papers and other educational forums for members regarding social issues and endeavors.
c) Career Development - Assisting members in identifying career opportunities and resources.
d) Service - Applying business principles toward lasting social change by offering our knowledge and resources as a service to the Columbus community.
Operations & Logistics Management Association
The Operations and Logistics Management Association (OLMA) is a forum for MBA students interested in a major/ minor in Operations and Logistics Management. OLMA aims to provide resources to students to enable them to gain a broader understanding of the importance, opportunities, career paths, trends, and current hot issues in this field. Additionally, OLMA helps put members in touch with industry through our affiliations with professional organizations, and fosters the professional growth of its members through seminars, conferences and case competitions.
OutinBusiness
Out in Business seeks to meet the growing need for support, networking, and awareness of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) community within the Fisher College of Business. The organization promotes understanding and respect between GLBT students and the rest of the Fisher community. Out in Business will foster relationships with other top university GLBT business groups, existing Fisher clubs, Fisher faculty and staff, and other community resources to achieve these ends.
Working Professional MBA Council
The Working Professional MBA Council (WPMBAC) represents the interests of the Working Professional MBA students. The eight members (four first-years and four second-years) serve as liasons between the WP MBAs and the Fisher faculty and staff, and they are elected during the second quarter of their first year. Over the years, the Working Professional MBA Council has lobbied to maintain a wide variety of evening elective course offerings, established the Working Professionals MBA Scholarship, coordinated numerous social events, and worked to maximize the overall MBA experience for all Working Professional students.
