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| The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business |
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1999 Profile Update School Profile School Statistics Graduates' Comments: The Journal of Finance ranks our faculty top 10 in the country and numerous sources point to Ohio State's accounting department as top 10. There were numerous students in my class with master's/doctorate degrees including those from Harvard Law, Cornell Law, and a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania. The program is rigorous, quantitative, and focuses on teamwork. I have friends currently in MBA programs at Harvard, Cornell, Dartmouth, Columbia, and Wharton, and I truly believe our program is just as strong academically. --Associate I was extremely impressed with my MBA experience at the Max M. Fisher College of Business. The top-flight faculty and the cutting-edge topics they covered greatly enhanced my business skills and prepared me for the future. The Logictics and Marketing faculty stand out as leaders in their respective fields. The industry insight and acumen that they brought into the daily course work was fantastic and provided tremendous value. The quality of my fellow students was also excellent. My classmates brought many relevant and diverse viewpoints, from their past work experiences, into the class discussions. The "team" attitude and camaraderie that existed at Fisher definitely exceeded my expectations. --Consulting Some of Ohio State's key advantages over other business schools are its small class sizes which create an intimate learning experience, its students that focus on teamwork and learning rather than merely individual achievement, its faculty that are at the leading edge of knowledge in their fields, and its staff that are devoted to continually improving the program. Ohio State is no longer a "second-tier" business school-- it's one of the best. --Marketing I felt the Ohio State MBA program was sometimes not challenging. Core classes and introductory electives focused too much on material I covered in undergrad business courses (i.e. the program is designed for students with non-business backgrounds but fails to provide an advanced-level alternative). In addition, there was too little grade competition and pressure; there was no fear of failing a class. This was a disincentive for teamwork, and, as a result people tended to slack off in some teams. --Distribution Analyst The Fisher School was by far the best bang for my buck of any full-time MBA program I found. With the help of a graduate assistantship, I only had to come up with half of the very reasonable $5,200 in-state tuition bill each year. Almost all second-year students qualified for the in-state tuition. Also, the 10-hour-per-week assistantship also provided a monthly $500 stipend. Overall, my experience has been exceptional. My classmates provided a wealth of experience and insights. The strong and growing Columbus economy also provided great opportunities for my spouse. This was a key factor in the initial decision to come to OSU. --Finance Ohio State's MBA program has become a top priority for the entire university, and the Fisher School's efforts are beginning to be seen. For instance, Fisher will be opening a new, six-building complex this coming fall. This new complex will significantly improve the OSU MBA experience in areas such as information technology, classrooms, team and group meeting areas, and in recruiting. (Unfortunately, I will not be there!). --Marketing The quality program and affordable tuition made the choice to attend Ohio State a "no-brainer". The breadth and depth of corporate representation during recruiting was only icing on the cake. --Operations Back to Top 1999 Profile Update School Profile School Statistics |
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