Is an MBOE right for me?
The MBOE program is designed for ambitious mid- to senior-level professionals who want to accelerate their careers while continuing to work full-time. Our students seek more than a degree—they seek advancement, transformation, and the ability to drive meaningful change within their organizations. And our program delivers.
With a curriculum designed for immediate impact, our faculty bring cutting-edge knowledge directly to you through immersive, face-to-face sessions. Students travel from across the U.S. to be part of this dynamic learning experience, applying insights in real-time to solve complex business challenges.
Our students represent a range of industries bringing together perspectives that break down silos and spark innovation. The collaborative environment fosters a passion for continuous improvement, helping leaders harness the disruptive energy of change to create lasting impact in their organizations.
In 2022, we followed three students, Amy, Joe and Brandon. Watch their MBOE journey unfold, and the transformation that occurred during the 13 months.
Meet a few of our current MBOE students and learn why they chose to enroll
- Classes meet for eight, four-day sessions (Wednesday - Saturday) spread across 13 months.
- Capstone project directly connected to organization's unique needs and challenges
- Lean Six Sigma certification exam included
- Site visits to select organizations for immersive industry exploration
- Collaborative partnership between executive coach and organization
- Connect with alumni and indusry leaders
- Cohort Size: 25 - 35 professionals
- Required Years Professional Work Experience: 5 years
- Average Years Professional Work Experience: 19 years
- Industries Represented:
- Government/Military
- Health care
- Finance
- Sales
- Innovation
- Engineering
- Marketing
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Positions Represented:
- C-suite
- President
- Vice President
- Health Care Professional
- Continuous Improvement Leader
- Director
- Senior Manager
- Manager
- Supervisor
- Engineer
A Team Committed to Your Success
Courses are taught by experienced faculty who are accomplished educators, researchers and consultants. Their knowledge of operational excellence principles, and their ability to apply that knowledge in the classroom, creates a stimulating and challenging educational experience.
Selected from a pool of nationally recruited experts with established reputations as effective leaders and mentors, your coach will meet with you on an ongoing basis — typically every week — visit your worksite at least twice during the program, and work closely with you to develop and implement your capstone project.
Starting before you apply to beyond graduation day, our dedicated staff is here to ensure your experience is seamless and stress-free. Our team takes care of everything from enrolling you in classes to ordering your course materials, ensuring that all the administrative details are handled efficiently. We handle the logistics so you can focus on what truly matters — your learning and leadership growth.
Integral to your success in the MBOE program is your employer’s investment in time and resources. We encourage active participation from sponsors to ensure their employees and their organizations reap the benefits of improving and sustaining operational excellence.
Questions? I'm here to help!
Hello! I’m Laurie Spadaro, your guide to the Master of Business Operational Excellence 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!