Working Professional MBA

WPMBA Testimonials

Jackie Miller"Earning an MBA through Fisher was a pivotal point for both my career and personal growth. Through engaging with my fellow diverse classmates and listening to lectures taught by renowned professors, the skills gained set me up for career advancement shortly after graduation. The Working Professional MBA program instilled an efficient and effective work ethic, drove confidence in the ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks, all while working collaboratively to complete projects in a timely manner. Lastly, the unique opportunities provided, such as traveling to Singapore to immerse ourselves into a different business environment, is just another example of the power of the program."

Jackie Miller2019 MBA Alumna | Director of Strategy & Business Development | Cardinal Health | Columbus, OH

 

Lucas VanEtten“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the MBA from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business.  It changed my fortunes, and I remain grateful to those who took the time to train me, help me grow, and become a leader.  Dr. Schaffner, Dr. Tepper, Dr. Menon, Dr. Campbell, & Dr. Dial, among so many others, were great influencers and mentors along the way.”

Lucas VanEtten2018 MBA Alumnus | Assoc. Dean of College Performance | Michigan State University | Dewitt, MI

 

Mark McClain"The WPMBA program has given me so much more confidence in my leadership skills and ability and I immediately put those to use at work. Meeting so many other students from different walks of life and different industries has made me a better leader. The chance to take classes such as coaching, crucial conversations, and other leadership classes as well as the experience of traveling to Washington, D.C. for a week made this program well worth it, and I am proud to call myself a Fisher MBA graduate."

Matt Stuckey2021 MBA Alumnus | Senior Process Engineer | The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Columbus, OH

 

ashley bersani“As a single working mother, the flexibility of the WPMBA program was vital to my success. I was able to accelerate and personalize my program (during a pandemic), while focusing on subject matter that was most relevant and interesting to me. Completing the WPMBA program at Fisher was one of the best personal and professional decisions of my life."

Ashley Bersani2020 MBA Alumna | Associate Strategy Partner | Cleveland Clinic | Columbus, OH

 

becky pasch-benning“The WPMBA program at Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business has been invaluable in preparing me for my transition into a new role and industry. From developing management skills to understanding statistical concepts, the program gave me tangible skills and knowledge that have given me the confidence to excel in a new role. Not only so, it was a great way to network and meet colleagues of different disciplines who share the same passion!"

Becky Pasch-Benning2022 MBA Alumna | Chicago, IL

 

lingying-zhao“As an engineering professor, I felt knowledge gaps in coaching my students, effective communication, and professional management. Being able to join the Fisher Working Professional MBA program is one of the best things that has happened in my life. The WPMBA program has provided me with professional frameworks and knowledge of business management, effective coaching and communication, and evidence-based leadership. After graduating with an MBA degree, I was motivated and enabled to expand my contribution to the research mission of my department and college as an administrator. With gratitude, I sincerely wish more professionals can be empowered by the Fisher WPMBA program."

Lingying Zhao. PhD.2020 MBA Alumna | Distinguished Professor in Air Quality Engineering | The Ohio State University Department of Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering | Columbus, OH

 

joel-nelson“The WPMBA allowed me to finish something I started as an incoming freshman to Ohio State years ago. The differences between now and then, besides the decades, are how I align academic/career focus, value flexibility, and center family. The program at Fisher allowed me to maintain those priorities and complete my MBA."  

 

Joel Nelson2024 MBA Alumnus | Program Manager - Learner Success and Innovation | The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

 

Eric-May“Attending the Fisher College of Business was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Not only did I make life-long friends, but every day in class I got to sit down and learn alongside students with backgrounds ranging from transplant surgery to entrepreneurship, baking to former special forces operators, and Fortune 500 professionals from all over the country. The size and scale of the Fisher means that there’s always someone nearby from Buckeye nation and the diversity in viewpoints and cultural backgrounds is difficult to overstate. There’s ample opportunity to attend specialized courses taught by world-class faculty and all of these characteristics make it one of the best business schools in the country." 

Eric May 2020 MBA Alumnus | Technical Solutions Engineer | Bold Penguin | Columbus, OH

 

Song Qi“The Working Professional MBA program has been a game-changer for me. It's the perfect blend of learning the ropes of leadership, management, and operations while practicing those theories at my own business. In my leadership class, I learned about delivering inspirational messages. Not only have I applied those skills that same day, but also I have trained my managers to use them. We had a 28% increase in sales on the second day. There's something incredibly rewarding about applying what I learned in class to my business on the very same day."

Chen (Ray) LeiMBA student | CEO | Tropical Touch Columbus