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The Master of Accounting (MAcc) program is a great way to not only develop technical accounting knowledge, but also essential leadership and soft skills. The program is designed to thoughtfully incorporate diverse electives, a STEM-Designation curriculum, and to create well-rounded accounting professionals.

When I started my MBA journey at Fisher, I arrived in Columbus full of academic expectations and, honestly, a lot of curiosity. Coming from Peru—a country where sports are pure emotion but move to a different rhythm—I did not expect to find a community whose heartbeat seemed to sync with one single sport: football.

One of the main reasons I chose the Fisher MHRM program was its focus on learning by doing. I did not want a degree that only lived in textbooks. I wanted one that challenged me to apply ideas, solve real-world problems, and learn alongside people with diverse perspectives.

One of the things I have quickly come to appreciate as an MBA student at Fisher College of Business is how much the school invests in our career development. Within the first month of the program, we had two big career fairs relevant to MBAs: the Ohio State Finance x Financial Planning Career Fair and the Fisher Fall Business Career Fair, both held on September 8 and 9, 2025.

MBA life is full of opportunities and you will have to take your time to plan those opportunities which align with your life. This fall, I found one such opportunity.

If you’re considering the MAcc program at Fisher College of Business, here’s a glimpse of what a typical day looks like! The MAcc is a fast-paced, nine-month program with courses in the fall and spring semesters. Fisher uses a quarter system, which means classes move quickly and expose us to a wide variety of electives throughout the year. Staying organized and managing time effectively are key to keeping up.

Ohio State’s Fisher MAcc program offers a unique structure compared to other programs when it comes to the course format. The nine-month program is composed of four quarters, consisting of courses that are seven weeks in length. The shortened class length and flexibility of the program allow you to take many different graduate-level courses including ones outside of accounting based on your career goals or interests. While this provides a unique opportunity, a lot is packed into these seven-week quarters.