PhD Programs
The PhD programs at The Ohio State University build on a tradition of excellence in scholarship within Fisher College of Business - a tradition that provides you with perspective, expertise, and skills necessary to reshape the business world.
The greatest strength of the program is Fisher's top faculty, and their emphasis on research and teaching. The facilities and resources of The Ohio State University campus enhance the doctoral experience. Another strength is Fisher's proximity to the corporate headquarters of a variety of businesses within the technology, service, and manufacturing sectors. Our involvement with the business community in Columbus which offers extensive access to research sites and senior executives.
Fisher strategically manages the size of its PhD program through careful analysis of market and budgetary conditions and other factors. The result is a small and efficient, high quality program. If you seek to develop your talents and pursue academic inquiry of the highest quality, we invite you to explore doctoral study at Fisher College of Business.
Tuition & Funding
All admitted students into any of the Fisher PhD programs are fully funded, including a stipend and tuition costs. Funding is available for four to six years, at the discretion of each academic department.
Applicants to any of Fisher's PhD programs do not need to do anything to be considered for funding - if an applicant is admitted, s/he is funded. The funding may come in many different forms, such as fellowships, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, supplemental grants or a variety of other methods.
Funding is commonly made through teaching assistantships, Graduate Teaching Associates or research assistantships, Graduate Research Associates. These positions may involve teaching, assisting faculty in research, and/or administrative activities.
Do you have questions about Fisher's PhD programs?
Contact Administrative Manager, Amy Weisbach, at weisbach.3@osu.edu or 614-688-2991.
PhD in Business Administration:
| Degree Program | Academic Unit |
|---|---|
| Finance | Finance 700 Fisher Hall Columbus, OH 43210 Contact: Robyn Scholl |
| Management and Human Resources International Business and Strategy/Entrepreneurship contact: Mona Makhija Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior contact: Hun Lee Human Resources/Organizational Behavior, Strategy/Entrepreneurship and International Business will not be accepting applications for Fall 2025
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| Operations Management | Operations and Business Analytics 600 Fisher Hall Columbus, OH 43210 Contact: Ken Boyer |
| Marketing & Logistics Logistics contact: Xiang (Sean) Wan Marketing contact: Rebecca Reczek |
PhD in Accounting and MIS:
| Degree Program | Academic Unit |
|---|---|
| Accounting and MIS | Accounting & Management Contact: Andrew Van Buskirk |
Alumni Testimonials
The Ohio State PhD program prepared me for a successful career in academia. I had ample resources to help me learn how to conduct high quality research and to teach students. Most importantly, I had amazing mentors who really invested in me and taught me the nuances of the profession.
Joining the doctoral program in marketing at Ohio State was one of the best decisions I’ve made in my professional life! The program offers a rare combination of world-class research training and a supportive environment for students. My experiences at Ohio State were crucial in launching my career in research and resulted in lasting relationships with faculty and other students.
Reflecting on my time in Ohio State's Organizational Behavior PhD program, I truly feel like I won the lottery. The mentorship I received was unparalleled, with exceptionally prolific faculty who are not only highly respected in the field—regularly publishing in and serving on the editorial boards of top-tier journals—but also deeply committed to their students' growth and success. The faculty’s dedication to conducting impactful, multi-method research and their eagerness to provide hands-on learning experiences was instrumental in shaping my academic career. Whether it was conducting experimental studies in the behavioral lab or engaging in meaningful field research with firefighters in Columbus, I am immensely grateful for the opportunities I was given. The program's high faculty-to-student ratio, opportunities to learn from renowned scholars in other disciplines, and the supportive, collegial environment make Ohio State a truly special place. Even after graduation, the faculty’s ongoing support through networking, career guidance, and award nominations has been invaluable, and I know I wouldn’t be where I am today without the solid foundation they helped me build. I could go on and on about what makes this program and its faculty so special, but I’ll keep it short here—please feel free to reach out if you’d like to chat more!
The mentorship I received as a doctoral student at Ohio State provided me the tools and support necessary for me to develop into a careful researcher, a considerate teacher, and an actively contributing member of our academic community.
The foundations of my scholarly identity are grounded in my PhD training at Ohio State, where I learned to value tenacity and focus, explore diverse topics and methods, and embrace the challenges of risky exploration. Thank you, Ohio State faculty!
The training and mentorship I received as a Ph.D. student at Ohio State was inspirational. The Operations and Business Analytics faculty's passion for solving problems that are influential to both theory and practice sparked my passion for research and continues to inspire me today.
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