Blog Posts

As our Director Dr. Lori Kendall says, “Our MBAs are Day-Zero Ready” – her vision is reflected well in the structure of our MBA program. Diving deep into an ocean of academic knowledge is customary of almost all MBA programs across the board, but what sets our journey truly apart is the immediate access to the industry.
Without any additional requirements or fee we are given the opportunity to be a part of one of the four Career and Industry Immersion Academies (CIIAs), including:

Fisher’s focus on real-world learning shines through its unique Career Academies, which emphasize hands-on, experiential education. Our MBA Class of 2026 recently engaged in a Nestlé excursion featuring mini-case presentations and executive insights, started by an Alumni Mixer in Cleveland. These immersive Career Academy experiences develop industry perspectives and foster connections, preparing us to lead with agility and confidence in our careers.

Let's find some activities outside Columbus.

Fisher MHRM students recently completed the annual PepsiCo sponsored case competition, a 24-hour competition where upcoming December 2025 grads were grouped into teams of four or five students and tasked with developing and presenting a solution to a real-world business challenge.

Being accepted into the SMF Program is just the first step of your journey. Now it's time to prepare. As emotions rise, there is much to do. Let me share some important things I learned along the way.