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“The EMBA program goes beyond learning in the classroom. I knew based on the program’s credentials and top ranking that I was joining a very special program; however this experience has far exceeded my expectations … the level of learning will have a lasting impact.” Kylah Sullivan Fisher EMBA Class of 2015 Director, Business Process Strategy Cardinal Health Partners
SEE AND SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES Imagine being able to recognize opportunities you never saw before. Consider the added value that comes from knowing what approach to take and how to marshal resources. How to uncover insights, leverage tools, develop a strategy and decide among options. And, finally, how to capture and sustain the results. The Fisher EMBA teaches you how to view your business holistically, and how to impact it in ways that are meaningful and measurable. We help you go beyond the fundamental knowledge and skills required of today’s executives — and see and seize a new world of opportunities.
A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of our Executive MBA, recognized as one of the top 10 programs in the world. We take great pride in our reputation, but we also know that business is constantly evolving. To stay ahead of the competition — and to reach new heights through innovation in the face of change — we must be smarter and more effective each day. As a leader in your organization, you face a similar challenge. The Fisher EMBA is designed to help you reach the next level in your career, and in the success of your organization. Through world-class curriculum, faculty and experiential learning methods, you will have the tools and skills you need to go from keeping pace to setting new standards. I invite you to begin that journey by joining the Fisher EMBA community today.
Anil K. Makhija Dean and John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business
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WHY THE FISHER EMBA? REPUTATION FOR QUALITY. Our program is consistently ranked among the best nationally and internationally.
“The Fisher EMBA program has undoubtedly been one of the best investment decisions I have made in my career. The program has given me timely, practical tools that I have immediately integrated into my company.” Chuck Rotuno Fisher EMBA Class of 2011 President and CEO, OEConnection
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. Our faculty are recognized experts in their fields, providing applied theory, tools and frameworks with immediate application to your business.
ENDURING CONNECTIONS. Talented classmates enrich your experience, while the network of passionate Fisher and Ohio State alumni reaches around the world.
DESIGNED FOR YOUR SCHEDULE. Our program is structured to provide maximum impact with minimal disruption. Classes meet on campus monthly for three or four days, depending on the module.
FUTURE IMPACT. Above all, the Fisher EMBA is an investment in your future and the future of your organization.
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ACCOMPLISHED AND DIVERSE PROFESSIONALS
“One of the most surprising things about the Fisher EMBA has been the diversity of teammates, and the collegiality and the friendliness of the entire cohort. Everybody brings something to the table — and the maturity of thinking ‘I can learn so much more’ is what really makes the team system work.”
The opportunities for growth and learning from your classmates are unlimited. Fisher EMBA students are vice presidents, CTOs, general managers, executive directors, surgeons and more. They come from an equally diverse array of industries, including financial services, consulting, manufacturing and health care. Bottom line: You will share new perspectives and experiences with accomplished professionals across disciplines — challenging you to reframe your own business approach.
Ryan Carvalho Fisher EMBA Class of 2014 VP of Medical and Scientific Affairs, Nestlé Nutrition
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INVALUABLE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Complexity in business is the status quo. The Fisher EMBA experience is designed to broaden and deepen your skill sets through a general management curriculum. Together, we explore multiple angles to give you a total business perspective. Importantly, the emphasis isn’t just on strategic analysis, but also strategy implementation — giving you the tools to become a better critical thinker and to understand the factors that shape competitive success. We also focus on leadership development. Leaders must be steadfast yet flexible. They must drive innovation, but be in tune with profitability. Above all, they must be authentic. Overall, the Fisher EMBA classroom and student experience provides an application-oriented business management foundation that fuels innovation and drives results – all while enhancing your ability to lead in ways that are meaningful and measurable.
James Hill, associate professor of management sciences PhD, The Ohio State University
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Deborah Mitchell, clinical professor of marketing PhD, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
“(The faculty) are strengthened by sharing their insights and are open to being challenged by new ideas. They made an impact on me both professionally and personally, and I’ve pledged to put their wisdom in motion to magnify the impact of the teams I lead, the boards I staff, and the communities I serve.” Douglas Bitonti Stewart Fisher EMBA Class of 2014 Executive Director, Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation
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YOUR INTELLECTUAL PARTNERS Fisher EMBA faculty are recognized for advancing their fields through leadingedge research and inspiring their students through award-winning teaching. Their ability to incorporate management principles and current business issues into the classroom provides a dynamic and stimulating learning environment. Their partnerships with the corporate community make them important consultants in business. They will teach you how to view business in a holistic manner and impact your organization. In addition to learning from your faculty partners, you will also have opportunities to interact with leaders of some of the nation’s most successful organizations through the Fisher EMBA Speaker Series. The series invites senior executives to campus to discuss their business philosophies and leadership styles.
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“The Fisher EMBA experience challenges you in a way that changes your perception. The discussions and interactions with professors and cohort members bring to light a new way of thinking. This new perspective has increased my ability to manage more effectively and handle difficult situations with greater ease.” Chad Perkins Fisher EMBA Class of 2015 Vice President of Operations, Energy Corporation of America
“Our cohort was an extraordinary and diverse mix of students — passionate about exchanging ideas and learning from accomplished professors and each other. It became clear to me that we all have responsibility for the discovery of shared solutions to global challenges. I have been fortunate to have had this opportunity to learn from such talented individuals and I am inspired to make a difference.” Paula Russell Fisher EMBA Class of 2009 Vice President, Human Resources, Owens Corning
“What’s exciting about the Fisher EMBA is its immediate relevancy to my role as a finance and accounting professional. I am able to employ a much broader perspective in helping my company achieve its strategic initiatives. Armed with the perspective gained through my exposure to the strong curriculum, engaging and talented classmates and excellent faculty at Fisher, I am able to contribute effectively at the highest levels of management.” Cory Douglas Fisher EMBA Class of 2011 CFO, Medidata Solutions Worldwide
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“The relationships and what I have learned from my classmates and professors is much more than I had thought I would have encountered. My classmates have truly become lifelong friends. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to be part of this program with them.” Stacey Knettler Fisher EMBA Class of 2015 Divisional Vice President, Aesynt
LIFELONG LEARNING AND IMPACT POWERFUL ALUMNI NETWORK More than 73,000 Fisher alums work and live in industries and locations around the world, part of the 500,000-alumni-strong network of Ohio State graduates. Wherever you go in your life or career, you’re bound to run into a Buckeye.
LASTING RELATIONSHIPS Each year, Fisher EMBA students form friendships and bonds that extend far beyond graduation. Through social and networking opportunities – including restaurant nights, gallery tours and sporting events – you’ll develop enduring connections.
CAREER MANAGEMENT The Fisher EMBA offers customized services to help you think strategically about your career progression and management, and to plan your future.
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PROGRAM FORMAT The Fisher EMBA has been designed to accommodate the demands of your busy schedule. Students meet on campus once per month for three to four consecutive days. Fisher EMBA students travel from across the U.S.; you do not have to live near campus to be successful in the program. Our faculty creatively deliver the comprehensive curriculum during your on-campus sessions to give you immediate applicability. And you will engage in online learning during the periods between oncampus sessions. The program begins December 2015 and concludes with graduation inside Ohio Stadium in May 2017. To further maximize the learning experience, the Fisher EMBA staff provides an exceptional level of personalized support. We take care of you so that you can excel.
SAMPLE 3-DAY SCHEDULE THURSDAY
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Continental breakfast: 7– 8 a.m.
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Session 2: 8 a.m.–noon
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ORIENTATION WEEK The Fisher EMBA begins with a fast-paced orientation residency so that you can immediately prepare for the academic rigor of the program and get to know your classmates through teambuilding exercises. The orientation is the official start to the program. Students should expect their studies to begin in December 2015 and have an appropriate time-management plan in place.
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Program Orientation (required week-long residency)
December 1-5, 2015
Organizational Behavior, Strategy, Economics
February 4-6, 2016
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Business Statistics, Accounting, Operations
May 5-7, 2016 June 1-4, 2016*** August 4-6, 2016
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September 14-16, 2016* November 2-4, 2016*
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October 6-16, 2016**
December 8-10, 2016, January 12-14, 2017 February 9-11, 2017
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Professional Development, Electives
March 9-11, 2017 April 5-8, 2017***
Graduation
May 7, 2017
*Classes will meet Wednesday, Thursday, Friday due to home football games. **The date of the international trip is tentative and will be confirmed. *** Classes will meet Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Exams are completed online. Students are not required to be on campus to complete exams.
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THE FISHER EMBA CURRICULUM Today’s business challenges are multidimensional. Through a combination of core courses and elective offerings, our comprehensive and globally focused curriculum examines issues from every angle to provide you with a total business perspective.
CORE COURSES The core courses present the fundamentals of business to help you think more strategically across all areas. Below is a sample of core topics. • Organizational behavior examines group and team effectiveness, managing performance, power and influence, leadership, conflict management and organizational culture. Students will participate in various assessments to better understand leadership styles resulting in a powerful leadership legacy exercise. • Strategy formulation and implementation develops frameworks for understanding customer needs, market dynamics and the factors that shape competitive success or failure. • Finance management explores important decisions such as project selection and financing, starting with the fundamental concepts of valuation and risk return. • Microeconomic theory helps business leaders develop effective structures and systems to implement their firms’ strategies.
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• Business statistics puts the emphasis on application-oriented understanding of data analysis tools and techniques to solve problems and reveal opportunities. • Operations explores the ability to manage value creation processes; students will review strategic issues in managing operations to compete in global and local markets as well as analyze processes, capacity, quality and improvement policies in service and manufacturing. • Accounting for decision making examines fundamental concepts and techniques that are employed to facilitate planning, performance evaluation and control. • Marketing management focuses on creating superior customer value, and introduces tools to segment markets, target customers, and ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
ELECTIVE OFFERINGS Electives provide a continuation of in-depth exploration of business topics. Each class selects electives through a democratic process to create a customized classroom experience. Recent elective topics include: • Mergers and acquisitions • Private equity and venture capital • Leadership and competitive analysis • Negotiation and persuasion
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GLOBAL BUSINESS PERSPECTIVES Recognizing that successful decision making may often depend on how well you understand the current global business environment, the Fisher EMBA curriculum incorporates a global perspective that forms an integrative thread throughout the program. Topics are viewed not only with the total organization in mind, but also in the context of their socioeconomic, political and cultural environments.
IN-COUNTRY EXPERIENCE The Fisher EMBA also requires an international residency as part of the program experience. Students recently traveled to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong as part of their Fisher EMBA, for example. While abroad, you will be immersed in a cultural and educational experience designed to provide a holistic view to understanding global business.
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MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL Fisher ranked no. 9 among public universities and 14th overall in the Military Times “Best for Vets: Business School” 2015 rankings. The ranking spotlights Fisher’s efforts to engage veterans and provide them with academic, mentoring and networking opportunities for post-military careers.
OFFICE OF MILITARY AND VETERANS SERVICES Ohio State’s Office of Military and Veterans Services is the university’s single point of contact for all military and veterans services and concerns. The office strives to ensure the academic success of Ohio State’s student-veterans. Students utilizing VA education benefits work with the office as part of their registration and enrollment.
“I began my professional career as an Air Force officer and pilot. Several years removed from my transition to corporate America, I was searching for a highly ranked program that would allow me to expand my point of view and build upon my military and business experiences. Fisher attracts the highest quality candidates who have distinguished themselves in their chosen fields.” Brian Bucher Fisher EMBA Class of 2015 Senior Services Manager, GE Power & Water
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WHO SHOULD APPLY The Fisher EMBA is designed for individuals who have at least seven years of significant professional experience and the desire to enhance their capabilities in a team-based setting. On average, Fisher EMBA students bring 17 years of professional experience in a wide variety of industries and functions.
SPONSOR A CANDIDATE For organizations of all types, growth is the new imperative. Whether it’s growing sales, satisfaction, loyalty, productivity, impact, profits — whatever the metrics — people are key to that success. The Fisher EMBA is a growth opportunity for both the student, and the organization that the student serves.
WHERE ARE FISHER EMBAS? OUR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI WORK FOR A VARIETY OF LOCAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING:
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• American Electric Power
• FirstEnergy Corporation
• Procter & Gamble
• Cardinal Health
• First Solar
• PVS Chemicals
• Columbus Industries
• Greif
• Rackspace
• Consol Energy
• IBM
• Shell
• Energy Corporation of America
• JPMorgan Chase
• Teradata
• Erie Insurance
• Nationwide
• TransCanada
• ERP Analysts
• OEConnection
• U.S. Army
• Expedient Data Centers
• OhioHealth
• Worthington Industries
• EY
• The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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ADMISSION AND APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • Online application form • Professional resume • All official college transcripts • Three recommendations • Employer sponsorship letter • Essay • Admission interview when all materials received
PROGRAM FEES • The program fee for the EMBA Class of 2017 is $115,000 • The program fee includes instructional fees, program materials and some expenses associated with the international residency (lodging, in-country transportation, some meals, busing and guide expenses are included; airfare to and from the destination is not included) • A $1,500 deposit is required upon admission and is non-refundable after orientation begins • A complete tuition and payment schedule is available at fisher.osu.edu/emba
EARLY ADMISSION ADVANTAGE Rolling admissions allow candidates to apply early. Once you are admitted and have paid your deposit, you will be invited to take advantage of pre-program educational activities and networking events with current students and alumni. For more information and to apply online, visit fisher.osu.edu/emba.
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CONTACT Mara McKee Director, EMBA Recruiting and Engagement The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 614-688-5840 | mckee.136@osu.edu
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