Application Deadline: December 1
Credit hours: 48
Next Term Start Date: January 6
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Overview
Academic Calendar
Admission Criteria
Career Outlook
Curriculum
Faculty
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Overview
Earn a nationally ranked Master of Business Administration (MBA) that fits your schedule — entirely online, in person or in any combination that you choose. The online MBA program seamlessly integrates into the campus-based Working Professional MBA, offered through the Fisher College of Business, providing all students with the same access to a globally recognized Master of Business Administration degree and one of the nation’s largest alumni networks.
Personalized: 21 of the 48 required credit hours for the online MBA program are elective, providing you with opportunities to take a deep dive into subjects you’re most interested in such as marketing, leadership, nonprofit management and organizational behavior. You have the flexibility to also create your own custom plan by choosing courses from across Ohio State’s more than 100 graduate programs offered by the Moritz College of Law, the College of Public Health, the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and others.
Experiential: Along with building a business foundation in your 11 core courses, differentiate yourself as a leader with opportunities to get involved in signature programs such as Fisher’s Global Applied Projects Program (GAP), Global Business Expeditions (GBE) and The Washington Campus.
Supportive: Every Fisher online MBA graduate student has access to a dedicated team of career professionals composed of an experienced career coach, professional development coach and academic advisor who works with you to understand your unique passions and professional goals.
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Academic Calendar
For the convenience of students, the Master of Business Administration for Working Professionals offers Spring and Autumn start dates during the academic year. Once enrolled, the MBA for Working Professionals provides the flexibility to go at your own pace. Complete the program in as few as two years or as many as six. The average time to graduate is three years.
Academic Calendar
For the convenience of students, the Master of Business Administration for Working Professionals offers Spring and Autumn start dates during the academic year. Once enrolled, the MBA for Working Professionals provides the flexibility to go at your own pace. Complete the program in as few as two years or as many as six. The average time to graduate is three years.
Admission Criteria
Admission into the Master of Business Administration for Working Professionals program is based on the following requirements:
- The equivalent of a four-year bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.
- A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale or equivalent) for the last bachelor’s or advanced degree earned.
- Transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.
- Minimum of two years of work experience.
- EA, GMAT, or GRE test scores are required. Test waiver requests for the GMAT, GRE or EA are considered as long as the following two qualifications are met:
- Earned at least a 3.0 undergrad cumulative GPA (4.0 scale) AND
- Display quantitative acumen through one of the following:
- College-level coursework (accounting, finance, algebra, geometry, stats, calc, etc.)
- An advanced degree, STEM degree, or certification
- Relevant work or military experience
- The decision to grant the GMAT/GRE waiver is made at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Should the committee decide that a GMAT or GRE score is needed to fully evaluate your candidacy for the MBA program, you will be informed once your application has been initially reviewed.
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, also known asSARA, establishes uniform standards for distance education for all participating states and institutions. Ohio State joined SARA in 2015, which means Ohio State can offer most online and on-ground courses and programs inSARA member states,districts and territories without seeking authorization in each state.
Career Outlook
Earning your Master of Business Administration for Working Professionals can serve as a catalyst for growth in your career. This growth can include managerial and directorial positions in a wide-range of industries including finance, marketing, human resources, and even healthcare.
Curriculum
Utilizing curriculum designed with the working professional in mind, you can expect a comprehensive understanding of business concepts and principles through a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instruction. With electives comprising 21 of the 48 required credit hours, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on the topics you find most interesting.
Understanding Online Course Types
As you research the right online program for you, you likely will come across the terms “asynchronous” and “synchronous.” Learn what these terms mean and how they’re important to consider when understanding how a program will fit into your life.
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Program Faculty
Students in the Master of Business Administration for Working Professionals program will learn from the Fisher College of Business faculty comprised of world-class scholars and industry experts who bring together theory and practice to prepare you for success as a business leader.
Daniel (Dan) Oglevee
Senior Lecturer
Professor Oglevee is the Academic Director of the Fisher Executive MBA Program. He teaches in the Executive MBA and both Graduate and Undergraduate programs. His courses include venture capital, private equity, financial modeling, corporate finance, entrepreneurial finance, futures and options, investments and personal finance. He also teaches specialized classes within Fisher College’s Executive Education program including International courses in India.Prior to teaching, Professor Oglevee was an entrepreneur within the wireless sector and spent three years in venture capital and nine years on Wall Street holding positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and Oppenheimer. He consults regularly with early stage management teams on financing, valuation and business plan development to assist companies in becoming “Venture Ready.”
Tanya Menon
Professor
Steve DeNunzio
Senior Lecturer
Robert B. Lount, Jr.
Academic Director, Online MBA for Working Professionals
"At Fisher, our Online Working Professional MBA creates flexibility for students to learn from anywhere and at their own pace, while also providing interactive and experiential learning that is vital for success in today’s hyper-competitive job market."
Aravind (AC) Chandrasekaran, PhD Fisher College of Business Distinguished Professor of Operations / Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Executive Education
Testimonials
See what students and graduates have to say about Ohio State’s online MBA for Working Professionals program.
Testimonials
See what students and graduates have to say about Ohio State’s online MBA for Working Professionals program.
"The WPMBA program was truly the only way I could have earned my MBA while working full-time. An Ohio State education and network has, and always will, help me further my career."
Nicole Thomas MBA for Working Professionals Grad
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