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Ohio State University
Fisher College of Business
1999 Executive Education Profile
Address: 256 Fisher Hall
2100 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1144
E-Mail: newcomb.28@osu.edu
Website: www.cob.ohio-state.edu/execed/execed.htm


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Statistics

ITEM 1998-99 1993-94 % change

Number of executive nondegree programs
(excluding multiple sessions of the same program)
42 N/A N/A

Number of executives attending above programs
(not including EMBA or part-time degree programs)
1810 N/A N/A

Percent of attending executives
who live within 45 miles of the school
40% N/A N/A

Percent of attending executives
who live or work overseas
9% N/A N/A

Total participant days
(total participants x total length of programs)
8002 N/A N/A

Percent of professors with at least 5 years full-time corporate experience 10% N/A N/A

Total revenues generated by "nondegree" executive education programs
(including open enrollment and custom programs)
$2 N/A N/A

Total budget for nondegree executive education $2 N/A N/A

Percent of overall executive education revenue that comes from custom programs to a single company 19% N/A N/A

Percent of total revenues coming from custom programs to a specific group of companies or a consortium 0% N/A N/A

Number of custom programs run 25 N/A N/A

Total revenues generated from custom programs $1 N/A N/A

Percent of participants from organizations with whom school has done business for three or more years 15% N/A N/A


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Primary Programs

Full course title Advanced Management Program (AMP) Type of course General Management
Course length four one-week sessions/37hrs per week Class times Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm some evening group work

Description This program integrates elements of executive development into four one-week sessions. Each session is devoted to a specific development area (HR issues, marketing strategies, organizational changes and managerial strategies, financial strategies). Mid-to-senior-level managers from large companies make up a majority of the participants in the program. Enrollment options are now offered for executives who are interested in attending the session or sessions (weeks) of choice. No longer is subscription to all four parts required and particiants can get into the program at any week in the schedule. Because of this option, there are fluctuations in enrollment from week to week.

Full course title American Electric Power Management Development Program Type of course General Management
Course length Program includes three parts totaling 88.5 hrs of contact Class times 8am - 5pm

Description The primary objective of this customized program is to strengthen the core competencies of AEP managers. In two week-long sessions, with a short two-day program in between, participants are taught leadership development, strategic thinking, effective marketing, general management, and financial management. The program presents a combination of faculty led sessions with AEP executives presenting company perspectives. Company-sponsored team projects are also integrated into the curriculum. This program has been offered to AEP Managers since early 1980's.

Full course title The Logistics Management Program Type of course Marketing/Logistics
Course length 40hrs/One week Class times 8am-5pm with some evening sessions

Description This open enrollment program contains coverage of the key elements which form the building blocks of a successful logistics operation: customer service, transportation/traffic, warehousing, inventory control, network analysis and design, and sourcing. Presentations from Fisher College faculty and by senior logistics executives from companies such as Sterling Commerce and 3M are integrated into the coursework.

Full course title Andersen Consulting Logistics Program Type of course Customized Logistics
Course length 40hrs/One Week Class times 8am-5pm with some evening work

Description This program consists of a series of logistics topics designed to assist Andersen Consulting in providing employees' needs for training by building on the organization's current training intitiatives. The goal of the program is to broaden Andersen's consultants' understanding of how Andersen Consulting can help clients produce the best value-added services for their customers. This curriculum is modified regularly in response to Andersen Consulting's participants' needs.

Full course title Emery Worldwide Supply Chain Management Type of course Customized Logistics
Course length 18.5 hrs Class times 3 days 8:30am - 4:30pm

Description This program focuses on assisting Emery Worldwide in providing their Global Sales Management Team training in channel integration. The goal of the program is to broaden Emery Global Account Managers understanding of how they can best fit into the equation with their clients to produce the best value-added services for customers. Three Fisher College faculty deliver this program led by Professor Doug Lambert.

Full course title Wholesale Distribution Executive Management Course Type of course Marketing and wholesale distribution
Course length 30 hrs Class times 8:30am-3:30pm

Description This program is specifically designed for the management of wholesale distribution firms. As consolidation continues in wholesale distribution, alternate channels of distribution vie for customer base and shrinking margins continually impact profits. Participants learn strategies to help their companies stay competitive within this ever changing business environment. This is one of Fisher's longest running programs in partnership with the National Association of Wholesalers-Distributors.

Full course title Management Certificate Program: A Survey of MBA Topics Type of course General Management
Course length 35 hrs Class times 6pm-8:30pm Tuesdays over a fourteen week period

Description The Management Certificate Program provides participants with the opportunity to develop basic knowledge of the managerial concepts and tools required in today's global business environment. Participants attend a series of classroom sessions that explore business models and theories, examine cases, and apply these to practical business applications.

Full course title Leadership 2010: The University of the Aftermarket Type of course Gen. Mgt. for Automotive Warehouse Distributors, Manufacturers, and Retailers
Course length 40hrs/one week Class times 8am-5pm

Description This custom program is designed for wholesale distributors, manufacturers, and retailers in the automotive aftermarket. This session covers strategy and marketing, including such topics as Strategy for Sustained Competitive Advantage, Measuring Marketing and Sales Effectiveness, Teamwork, Consumer Behavior, and Leadership.

Full course title Academy for Financial Executives Type of course Finance
Course length A one week per year, two year program 33hrs per week Class times 8:00am-5:00pm

Description This open enrollment program is intended for executives or middle managers with responsibilities in banks or thrifts. Program objectives are: To enhance leadership and communication capabilities of the participants, increase participants' awareness of the nature of financial service management by providing a multifunctional perspective on business, provide a strategic understanding of the financial management of banks and thrifts, and strengthen managerial performance in analyzing business problems.

Full course title Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Managers Type of course Finance
Course length 18.5 hrs 3 days Class times 8:30am-4:30pm

Description This open enrollment program is designed to provide a better understanding of financial statements to non-financial managers in areas such as marketing, sales, human resources, manufacturing, engineering, and research and development.


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New Open-Enrollment Programs

New courses launched within past 2 years Management Certificate Program: A Survey of MBA Topics
Reinventing the Supply Chain
Management Development for Manufacturing Managers
Business-to-Business Marketing Analysis
Leadership Development for Women Managers


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Overseas Programs / Partners

Program None Country None
Partner None Year established None


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Non-University Partnerships

Program None Partner None Year established None


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Distance Learning

Distance courses offered or planned Fisher is currently working on developing modules for Internet-based, non-credit programs. The school recently received a grant through Ohio State University to fund part of the development. It is looking at piloting the first module on Negotiations in Spring 2000. The school is also looking at developing modules in Leadership and Managing Change.


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Top Corporate Customers

Nondegree functional
programs
Borden
Columbia Gas
Timken
Allied Mineral
Lucent Technologies


Nondegree general
programs
American Electric Power
Bank One
Andersen Consulting
Emery Worldwide
Samsung


Custom programs to a single company or consortium Ameritech
AirNet Systems
Energizer
Xerox
Worthington Industries


Organizations with whom school has done business with for three or more years American Electric Power
Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association
Energizer
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors


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Facilities

Date of
construction
1999 Number of classrooms 7 Cost $27

Comments In November of 1999 Fisher will open its new Center for Executive Education, Pfahl Hall. The Center will house seven tiered classrooms, 10 breakout rooms, a full service restaurant and banquet space. With the new building the school is adding 10 new exec ed programs for the 1999-'00 year. In addition, a 150 room Executive Residence will be completed by 2001.



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