Fisher College of Business

Fisher College of Business is a college of The Ohio State University that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs in business and management. The college is named after Max M. Fisher, a prominent Detroit businessman and Republican fundraiser, who donated $20 million to the college in 1993. The college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is a member of the Global Business School Network. The college has partnerships with several international business schools, including ESSEC Business School and University of St. Gallen.

● History

The college was established in 1916 as the College of Commerce and Journalism at The Ohio State University. In 1954, the college was renamed the College of Commerce and Administration. The college underwent significant changes in the 1990s, including the establishment of the Fisher College of Business name in 1993, following a donation from Max M. Fisher. The college has since expanded its programs and facilities, including the construction of the Fisher Hall building in 1998, which was designed by NBBJ and features a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified design. The college has also established partnerships with several international universities, including University of Oxford and University of Cambridge.

● Academics

The college offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The college also offers specialized master's programs, such as a Master of Science in Business Analytics and a Master of Accounting. The college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is a member of the Global Business School Network. The college has a strong focus on experiential learning, with programs such as the Fisher College of Business Consulting Club and the Ohio State University Entrepreneurship Center. The college also has partnerships with several international business schools, including INSEAD and London Business School.

● Research

The college is home to several research centers, including the Fisher College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship and the Ohio State University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The college also has a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, with collaborations with other colleges at The Ohio State University, including the College of Engineering and the College of Public Health. The college has published research in several top-tier academic journals, including the Journal of Finance and the Journal of Marketing. The college has also hosted several international conferences, including the Academy of Management annual meeting and the Strategic Management Society annual conference.

● Campus

The college is located on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The college is housed in Fisher Hall, a state-of-the-art building that features a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified design. The building was designed by NBBJ and features several amenities, including a trading room and a career management center. The college is also close to several other amenities on campus, including the Ohio State University Library and the Ohio State University Recreation and Physical Activity Center. The college has partnerships with several other universities in the Big Ten Conference, including University of Michigan and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

● Alumni

The college has a strong network of alumni, with over 70,000 graduates worldwide. The college has a number of notable alumni, including Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, and Jerry Jurgensen, the former CEO of Nokia. The college also has a number of alumni who have gone on to start their own businesses, including Groupon founder Eric Lefkofsky and Warby Parker co-founder Neil Blumenthal. The college has a strong focus on alumni engagement, with several events and programs throughout the year, including the Fisher College of Business Alumni Awards and the Ohio State University Homecoming.

● Rankings

The college is highly ranked by several publications, including Bloomberg Businessweek and U.S. News & World Report. The college is ranked #15 in the nation by Bloomberg Businessweek and #21 by U.S. News & World Report. The college is also ranked highly by several international publications, including The Financial Times and The Economist. The college has a strong reputation for its programs in supply chain management and logistics, and is ranked #2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for its supply chain management program. The college has also been recognized for its sustainability initiatives, including its Net Impact chapter and its Sustainable Business Club. Category:Business schools in the United States