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Working Professional MBA

Online WPMBA: Now accessible anywhere!

Whether you're enrolled entirely on campus, online or a mix of both, you won't compromise quality for convenience. The Working Professional MBA (WPMBA) at Ohio State's Fisher Max M. College of Business is the only part-time MBA program in Ohio ranked among the nation's best. Students earn the same degree as our rigorous full-time MBA, but with the flexibility to balance work, life and educational needs.

  • Engaging, hands-on curriculum (48 credit hours), with unforgettable experiential learning
  • Evening and weekend classes  - one to three times a week (2 classes at a time typical)
  • A pace you control: Complete the program in as little as two years or at a slower pace. (8 semesters typical)
  • Wide-ranging electives, including specializations  (43% electives)
  • Personalized academic advising, one-on-one career coaching, mentorship and professional development.

Full-Time MBA

Define your future at Fisher: Immersive, on-campus MBA

Get from where you are to where you want to be. Year after year, Fisher's Full-Time MBA program attracts some of the best applicants from around the world and produces highly sought-after graduates who populate the ranks of some of the world’s best and most exciting companies. The two-year program offers you opportunities to apply insights learned in the classroom to on-site, hands-on projects with top organizations located in Columbus, the nation’s 14th largest city, and with our partners around the world. The Full-Time MBA is also highly customizable through electives and optional pathways, including our STEM MBA specialization. Merit-based aid/scholarships are available for competitive full-time students.

  • Hands-on, innovative 60 credit-hour curriculum - Two years
  • A rigorous full-time on-campus schedule - daytime weekdays
  • Experiential: Global Applied Projects (GAP), Business Lab Project, Core Capstone Experience, Global Impact and Purpose-Driven Leadership and more
  • Career and Industry Immersion Academies (CIIA) introduce MBA candidates to a variety of career pathways, including Marketing, Finance, Strategy, Leadership and Consulting, Operations, Analytics and Supply Chain. 
  • Cross-functional learning and integration sessions

Seven More Reasons to Consider Us

  1. Join a diverse, highly experienced, and motivated cohort of MBA students and learn from premier faculty and industry experts.
  2. Choose experiential learning opportunities, including Global Applied Projects, a real-world consulting experience.
  3. Develop critical-thinking skills for defining and solving complex challenges.
  4. Hone your cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and persuasive skills.
  5. Live in Columbus, OH. The heart of the Midwest’s fastest-growing city and economy, known for its thriving arts, dining and entertainment opportunities
  6. Robust career recruiting and networking opportunities, job fairs and speakers
  7. Become a Buckeye and join one of the world's largest alumni networks - 580,000+.

Admission to Fisher is competitive. Apply early for consideration. Questions? Call 614-292-8511.