Academic Curriculum
What if learning wasn't about taking time away, but investing time in yourself?
Our curriculum covers all major areas of business through a succession of courses that are issue-oriented and immediately applicable. Our schedule is designed with you in mind. Instead of the traditional semester model, you’ll immerse yourself in three courses at once, allowing for a deeper focus on each subject while maintaining balance with your other commitments.
Your experience begins in August with a fast-paced orientation residency to immediately prepare you for the academic rigor of the program. The orientation introduces you to your classmates through a business simulation that challenges your knowledge of business functions and decision-making skills.
After orientation, you will meet on campus for 16 required residencies, typically Thursday morning through Saturday afternoon. During each on-campus session, you'll have the chance to engage in lively discussions and form lasting connections. Whether you're learning about finance, marketing, strategy or leadership, you'll benefit from the wealth of knowledge and perspectives that your peers bring to the table.
SAMPLE SESSION SCHEDULE
*Saturday class begins at 7:30 a.m., and include a half-hour lunch. Students are done by 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Included in the Fisher Executive MBA program are two immersions, one domestic and one international.
Silicon Valley Domestic Immersion: The Fisher Executive MBA domestic immersion trip takes place in Silicon Valley and is integrated with the Entrepreneurship course. Often referred to as the “Tech Capital of the World,” students are exposed to the inner workings of this unique ecosystem through intimate meetings with industry titans and providers of capital. From the expansive campuses of Apple and Google to the intimate Sandhill offices of Lightspeed and Andreessen Horowitz, students learn firsthand what it takes to raise capital, disrupt an industry and provide an exit for investors. A life-changing experience for many, students have commented that the trip alone was “worthy of their entire tuition.”
International immersion: The international immersion trip is designed to integrate classroom learnings with a real-world look into the business practices and challenges of operating in a foreign country. Currently focused in Spain, this trip takes students through a cultural and business journey complemented by alumni in senior positions sharing direct insight into new trends, consumer behaviors and best practices within various manufacturing and service sectors. This all-encompassing trip integrates our core curriculum with the experiences of our students to provide insight and business frameworks that we believe will pay dividends throughout your career.
In between on-campus sessions, students typically dedicate 10 to 15 hours per week on case studies, course assignments and team project work.
Our Faculty
Our faculty have a deep understanding of business management principles, experience with current business issues and ability to apply that knowledge in the classroom to create a stimulating and challenging educational experience. In addition to being benefactors of expert research and knowledge, Fisher faculty are accessible to students and often engage in discussion and collaboration with them outside of the classroom. In recent years, U.S. News & World Report and other surveys have placed Fisher accounting, finance, operations/production and real estate programs among the top ten in the nation.
Meet some of the EMBA faculty:
Nate Craig, Academic Director
- DBA, Technology and Operations Management, Harvard Business School
- MS, Operations Research, The Ohio State University
- BS, Integrated Systems Engineering, The Ohio State University
Jay Anand
- PhD, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, B.Tech, Indian Institute of Technology
- Dean's Distinguished Professor of Corporate and Global Strategy
Tanya Menon
- Ph.D., 2000, Organizational Behavior, Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Associate Professor, Management & Human Resources
Karen Wruck
- PhD, University of Rochester
- Professor of Finance
Dean's Distinguished Chair in Finance
Xue Wang
- PhD, The University of Chicago
- Associate Professor, Accounting & Management Information Systems
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Hello! I’m Haleigh DePalma, your guide to the Executive MBA program at Ohio State. Whether you’re just starting your exploration or ready to apply, I’m here to provide personalized support. Please don’t hesitate to contact me—I look forward to helping you achieve your goals!