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Fisher College of Business
March 25, 2011
The Ohio State University
• Established: 1870
• Top 20 ranking among national public universities, U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 “America’s Best Colleges”
• Colleges: 14
• Largest university in the United States– Total university enrollment: 64,077– Close to 500,000 living alumni
More facts & figures
• 495 buildings on campus
• Brand new student union
• Largest student recreation center in the country
• Top basketball & football teams in the U.S.
Fisher College of Business
The Fisher MBA ProgramThe Fisher MBA ProgramAt The Ohio State UniversityAt The Ohio State University
A Top MBA program
� The Fisher College of Business MBA Program is ranked 21stin the Nation by US News and World Report� 6th among public business schools
By Specialization:� 8th in Supply Chain Management and Logistics� 10th in Production and Operations� 17th in Accounting� 23rd in Finance
*Source: U.S.News & World Report
"I was very impressed with the quality of our classes and the credentials of our professors, who are experts in their fields and hold degrees from such schools as Yale, Wharton, Harvard, and Chicago.”
Managerial Economics
Financial Accounting
Business Statistics
Organizational Behavior
Enhancing Professional
Interchange (EPI)
Cost Accounting
Marketing Management
Operations Management
Financial Management
Elective Course
Business in the Global Macroeconomy
Corporate Strategy
EPI (Int’l students)
1st Course in Major
Elective Course(s)
YEAR ONE, AU YEAR ONE, WI YEAR ONE, SP
YEARTWO
Students select courses within their majors. Custom selection of courses allows for specialization in areas of interest. Over 110 electives courses available.
Curriculum – It’s Your Choice
Student InvolvementSTUDENT ORGANIZATIONS• Black MBA Association• Chinese Business Professional Organization• Entrepreneurship Club• Fisher Professional Services• Fisher Serves • Graduate Women in Business• Indian Business Club• International Business Club• MBA Finance Association• MBA Marketing Association• MBA Student Council• Operations and Logistics Management Association• Partners Club• Professional Development and Communications Club• Professional Students Golf Association• Many More…..
“Student life is a key part of the Fisher experience of creating life-long friendships, as well as helping to make a difference in our community and society.”
Brittany FortinMBA 2005President, Fisher Serves
Brittany FortinMBA 2005President, Fisher Serves
Class of 2011 Profile
• Average Age: 27 years
• Experience: 4.3 years
• 80% GMAT range: 600-740
• Average GPA: 3.41
• 37.6% international
• 32% female
• 23% minorities
• 14 different countries represented
DYNAMIC & DIVERSE
BharathwajLakshminarayananMBA 2006
BharathwajLakshminarayananMBA 2006
“Fisher is very much a global school -integrating cultures from all around the world.”
ESALQ & OSU: The History
• ESALQ and Ohio State’s College of Food Agriculture and Environmental Science have a long history of collaboration
• 2 years ago ESALQ & Fisher College began to collaborate on a course called the Emerging Market Field Study that has been offered at Fisher since 1999
Emerging Market Field Studies
26 Destinations 1999 - 2010
HungaryIndiaMexicoMalaysia NamibiaPanamaPeruPolandRussiaSingaporeSouth AfricaThailandTurkeyVietnam
ArgentinaBoliviaBrazilChileChinaCosta RicaCyprusCzech RepublicEgyptEthiopiaGreeceHong Kong
OBJECTIVES:
•Increase students’ understanding of emerging economies and the opportunities and challenges for doing business in those countries
•Increase students’ competency and confidence in understanding and working with their international colleagues on real world projects
•Provide an overview of the culture and its impact on how business is conducted
Emerging Market Field Studies
LOGISTICS:
•The course is offered for 10 weeks (January – March) in the evening
•Brazilian students enroll in the course at ESALQ with Professor Martines and are assigned to project teams with Fisher’s MBA students
•Lectures are delivered via video conference and students use technology (Skype, email, Google docs, etc.) to complete their projects
Emerging Market Field Studies
LOGISTICS:
•Fisher College students visit Brazil for 1 week at the end of March
•All students meet with company representatives during that week to share the results of their projects, get feedback, and identify projects for next year
Emerging Market Field Studies
• ESALQ students spend 10 weeks in Columbus (January – March)
• Academic program includes:– EMFS course
– A readings course focused on doing business in the United States with guest lecturers & faculty
– Customized English language training
ESALQ students may also attend:• Fisher’s International Business Club & Speaker Series
• Networking with OSU grad students in the Agricultural, Environmental & Developmental Economics program
• Mershon Center for International Security Studies lectures
• Job shadow with an American executive
• Cultural excursions (Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame, Amish community, OH State House)
Summer Program Logistics
• Live on campus
• Meal plans available
• Fisher Exchange Network mentors
• Fisher Program Coordinator available to assist ESALQ students
Cost Estimates
• Housing ($2000)• Meals ($800)• OSU Health Insurance ($500)• Academic components ($750)• Airfare ($1000)• Extra travel & souvenirs!! (???)
Total program cost is estimated at $5050
How to Apply
• Deadline for Applications: August 15, 2011• Application criteria
– Complete LES 667– Complete TOEIC English test– Provide transcripts– Provide a letter of interest– Complete interviews
• Students will be notified of acceptance by October 1
