A Note from the Director

Greetings from the PhD Program at The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business.

Choosing where to pursue a PhD is one of the most important decisions you will make in your academic career. You are not simply choosing a university or a degree program, but an intellectual community, your future mentors and an environment in which you will develop the ideas and expertise that will shape your academic career.

At Fisher, we are committed to helping talented and intellectually curious students become the next generation of business scholars. Our doctoral program spans a broad range of business disciplines, creating an intellectually rich environment in which students can develop deep expertise in their chosen fields while also benefiting from the broader research community at The Ohio State University.

One of the greatest advantages of pursuing a PhD at Fisher is the opportunity to work closely with our world-class faculty. You will have opportunities to discuss research ideas, develop projects, present your work, receive feedback and learn how scholars approach challenging questions.

We recognize that pursuing a PhD is demanding. There will be moments of excitement and discovery, but also moments of uncertainty, setbacks and rejection. You should not have to navigate that journey alone. At Fisher, we strive to create a doctoral community where students support one another, faculty provide thoughtful mentorship and accomplishments are recognized and celebrated.

I am excited to welcome you to explore our program, meet our faculty and students, learn about their research and discover what makes Fisher College of Business a special place to pursue doctoral education.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about our program. 

Xiang (Sean) Wan
Director, PhD Program in Business Administration
Max M. Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University