Working Professional MBA

Applying and Deadlines

The 2025 application is open for Spring or Autumn

Students applying to the Working Professional MBA program can enroll as a residential In-Person WPMBA student or an Online WPMBA student. Both options can take in-person and online classes. Enrollment choice is used for tracking and tuition purposes. The program option chosen should reflect your preferred and predominant delivery model (how you plan to take the majority of your classes).

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Application requirements

We carefully review academic credentials, essays, resumes, references and interview notes to select individuals who are a great fit for our MBA program. It is paramount that you demonstrate your academic aptitude, showcase your leadership and teamwork experiences, highlight your involvement in community or professional associations, and provide insight into the personal experiences that will enable you to add value to the Fisher community.

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Application Deadlines

The Working Professional MBA program allows you to choose between Autumn or Spring enrollment. The admissions committee reviews completed applications based on application rounds. We will review and release decisions based on the timeline for each round. 

*To be considered in a specific application round, you must submit your application by the listed deadline AND complete your checklist in the portal no later than two weeks before the decision release date listed (except for final round deadlines, which closes all incomplete applications on a set date). We cannot review applications until they are complete. Questions? Email mba@fisher.osu.edu.

Spring 2025 Application Deadlines

The admissions committee reviews completed applications based on application rounds. We will review and release decisions based on the timeline for each round. Below are the deadlines to plan for as you gather your application materials. Spring 2025 classes begin on January 6, 2025.

Spring 2025*Deadline Date Decision Date
Round 1 (Spring)October 13, 2024November 8
Round 2 (Spring)November 10, 2024December 6
No new applications afterDecember 1, 2024-
Incomplete applications closedDecember 9, 2024-

Orientation for spring admitted students is typically mid-December, and we encourage those who can attend in person to do so. Don't wait till the last minute to apply to allow time for planning.

 

Autumn 2025 Application Deadlines

The admissions committee reviews completed applications based on application rounds. We will review and release decisions based on the timeline for each round. Below are the deadlines to plan for as you gather your application materials. Autumn 2025 classes begin on August 26, 2025.

Autumn 2025*Deadline Date Decision Date
Round 1 (Autumn)March 16, 2025April 18, 2025
Round 2 (Autumn)May 11, 2025June 6, 2025
Round 3 (Autumn)July 11, 2025August 1, 2025
No new applications afterJuly 18, 2025-
Incomplete applications closedJuly 21, 2025-

 

 

Every year we receive more applications than we have space available in the MBA program. While we strongly encourage you to apply early, equal consideration is given to applicants in all rounds. International applicants should apply by the first deadline.

Successful repeat applicants need to provide the MBA Admissions Committee evidence of any additional personal, academic, and/or professional growth achieved, in addition to the information provided in the original application.

We will keep your application on record for a maximum of one year. However, when you decide to re-apply, we require that you complete a new application in its entirety, including new academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, and application fee.

Admission decisions are based on newly submitted applications. Your previously submitted file will serve only as a point of reference for the Working Professional MBA Admissions Committee.

Get answers to common questions like "how to send us test scores," "deposit amounts," and much more in our FAQs section.

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