Proven Return on Investment
Pursuing an advanced degree is a significant commitment but the investment in your future delivers substantial, long-term rewards.
At Fisher, the return on that investment is tangible, with financial rewards, expanded professional networks, and enhanced expertise that will benefit you for years to come.
Increased Earning Potential
Equipped with a robust skill set spanning operational excellence, finance and leadership, our graduates become highly desirable candidates for a wide range of roles across industries.
Three years after graduation, our alumni report an average salary growth of 46%, with an average increase of over $47,000 annually. This impressive return on investment underscores how our program accelerates career trajectories, enabling students to make impactful moves after the program, leading to substantial financial gains.
Organizational Return on Investment
Through the required capstone project, students effectively demonstrate their ability to deliver substantial financial savings to an organization.
Expanded Personal Connections
You will join an exclusive community of high-achieving professionals and industry leaders. Our program offers unparalleled networking opportunities, connecting you with alumni and industry leaders. These relationships extend beyond the classroom, opening doors to new career prospects, partnerships and business ventures.
Fresh Insights and Expertise
Stay ahead of the curve with a curriculum crafted to deliver the latest in operational excellence. Our program empowers you with actionable insights and innovative thinking, ensuring you're equipped to navigate the ever-evolving business landscape.
Hear Directly from Our Alumni:
"The MBOE program gave me both the frameworks and the confidence to lead at the highest level. Whether it’s operational challenges or strategic company initiatives, the tools and knowledge I gained are something I rely on every day.”
"When I find myself in a tough situation, I know I can rely on my MBOE classmates. The network I built through the program continues to be a valuable resource—we support each other, share insights, and solve challenges together."
You're convinced, now let's convince your company
An MBOE is an investment, both personally and financially. Many of our students are supported at least partially by their employer due to the wealth of knowledge and direct ROI from the Capstone project.
Do your research
A great first step is to meet with your Human Resources department to see if there is already a formalized tuition reimbursement policy in place. Due to company tax incentives, more and more companies are providing this benefit to their employees. For example, if you’re an Ohio State University or Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center employee, you are eligible for a partial tuition reimbursement as long as your appointment is 75 percent or greater.
Gather support and present the data
If there’s not a formal tuition reimbursement policy, or if the policy isn’t going to cover the full amount, we suggest you first talk to your direct supervisor about your desire to pursue your degree at Ohio State. Although they may not be the one to approve the final spend, the classes will require you to step away from the office during the 13-month program, so you’ll need to be sure to have their support.
When meeting with your supervisor, instead of mentioning first that you’ll be away from your desk, bring forward the benefits of you participating in this program: executive coaching to look into a specific organization challenge, new ways of thinking based on cutting edge research, networking with other executives and industries, and more. The program is going to help you think beyond your current role.
Capstone Project examples to present:
Improved labor efficiency for surgical device manufacturing from 90% to consistently over 109%, exceeding the target and enhancing productivity, saving $460K and eliminating all backorders.
Reduced central sterile instrumentation errors by 61.2%, saving $194K.
Improved delivery truck utilization, eliminating 99 trips, saving $3.3 million, and reducing extra trip costs by $3.5 million, totaling $6.8 million savings.
Reduced bariatric surgery wait time by 36.8%, from 205 days to 129.5 days from initial appointment to surgery.
Reduced the average close time for unpatched critical vulnerabilities by 141% and decreased remote and VPN user wastage from 11 days to 4 days.
Tackle apprehensions
When meeting with your employer, they are sure to bring up their concerns. Whether that’s cost, schedule, or leaving once you complete the program, address these head on and reassure them that you’re willing to work with them through this process.
Invite them to speak with us
If you would like additional reinforcement regarding the benefits and outcomes for students who complete the Fisher Executive MBA program, we would be delighted to speak with your company’s decision makers directly. We have also had alumni and previous employer sponsors, speak with prospective employer sponsors to share their experience and return on investment. Please contact us below to set up an appointment.