Corporate and Nonprofit Partnerships

What is thought leadership at Fisher?

It’s the insights, tools, programs and partnerships — driven by science and research — that are connecting academic theory with business. Faculty at Fisher College of Business are creators of research tools, founders of academic journals and originators of programs that have — for more than a century — advanced and elevated students, businesses and industries around the world. 

Fisher’s research centers of excellence are delivering on the college’s commitment to the modern land grant mission of The Ohio State University. Through impactful thought leadership, innovation of programs, technology and curriculum, and ongoing partnership with businesses, organizations and industries, many of the nation's most forward thinking companies turn to Fisher faculty for new ideas and business solutions. Our centers of excellence support teaching, research and development and provide a professional forum for exchange between faculty, students, and both corporate and nonprofit communities. 

Find your next hire at Fisher.

The Office of Career Management at Fisher provides highly personalized services to develop the best prepared job seekers and to serve as every employer’s favorite place to recruit. Through academics, career management and  engagement with our alumni and business partners around the world, we develop leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit and global awareness to create successful business leaders.

At Fisher, students gain hands-on experience working with corporations and nonprofit organizations to hone their business acumen and gain professional consulting experience, while solving multidisciplinary and multifaceted strategic business challenges. The experiences give students the hands-on experience as consultants on rigorous, real-world projects that require teamwork and application of classroom knowledge while organizations benefit from receiving concentrated attention from bright, energetic teams that provide a fresh, independent look at real world projects. Academic programs include various global programs, the Social Impact Challenge and the Max Problem Solving Course, while students at Fisher gain experience outside of the classroom through programs such as Fisher Impact Day and through the work of numerous student organizations.

Training thousands of professionals on a global scale.

For nearly 70 years, Fisher's Executive Education offerings at The Ohio State University have provided organizations regionally, nationally and globally with customized, comprehensive learning experiences designed to shape their thinking and behaviors.

Fisher’s customized Executive Education offerings are created in partnership with organizations that open the doors of their companies to Fisher so that our faculty and program staff can better fully understand the development needs and goals of the company. Clear input and collaboration with our clients are essential to connect the program experience to the strategic initiatives and the cultural imperatives of the company.