Fisher College of Business


100 Gerlach Hall
2108 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210


Established in 1916 as a part of Ohio State University, the Fisher College of business has been leading the path for successful entrepreneurs since its beginning. Today the school, located in Columbus, Ohio, is nationally ranked for its leading academics.

The Fisher College of business is located on Ohio State University's main campus and consists of six buildings that make up the 370,000-square-foot complex. Inside the six buildings, students learn through a dual approach, which combines hands-on experience as well as classroom instruction. Students may study on the undergraduate, graduate or doctoral levels at Fisher. Students enrolled at the undergraduate level at Fisher College of business form a strong foundation in strategic thinking, analysis and communication. The College also offers a full-time MBA program as well as a program designed for the working professional. The Ph.D. program is very selective at the Fisher College of business. The research-based program has roughly 20 students in residence on average.

Students at the Fisher College of Business may expand their classroom learning by taking part in one of many research initiatives. Fisher has nearly 10 research groups that are focused on providing hands-on experience within their given fields of study. Faculty members of the Fisher College of Business head the research programs.

Quick Facts

  • The Fisher College of Business has nearly 63,000 living alumni.

  • U.S. News and World Report has ranked Fisher College of Business undergraduate programs 12th overall and 7th among public universities.

  • BusinessWeek ranked Fisher College of Business 59th in the nation.

  • Fisher College of Business also holds a third-place position from the Princeton Review under the category "Where Your Career Prospects Are Brightest."

  • The Fisher College of Business offers a joint degree program for those students who would also like to pick up classes in other areas of study at Ohio State University.

  • Career Services at the Fisher College of Business can help students transition from engaged students to successful employees. The program can set up on-campus interviews, job fairs, help with resume building, and post-job openings.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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