Fisher College of Business March 25, 2011
The Ohio State University Established: 1870 Top 20 ranking among national public universities, U.S. News & World Report s 2010 America s Best Colleges Colleges: 14 Largest university in the United States Total university enrollment: 64,077 Close to 500,000 living alumni
More facts & figures 495 buildings on campus Brand new student union Largest student recreation center in the country Top basketball & football teams in the U.S.
Fisher College of Business The Fisher MBA Program At The Ohio State University
A Top MBA program The Fisher College of Business MBA Program is ranked 21st in the Nation by US News and World Report 6 th among public business schools By Specialization: 8 th in Supply Chain Management and Logistics 10 th in Production and Operations 17 th in Accounting 23 rd in Finance *Source: U.S.News & World Report
Curriculum It s Your Choice "I was very impressed with the quality of our classes and the credentials of our professors, who are experts in their fields and hold degrees from such schools as Yale, Wharton, Harvard, and Chicago. YEAR ONE, AU YEAR ONE, WI YEAR ONE, SP Managerial Economics Financial Accounting Business Statistics Organizational Behavior Enhancing Professional Interchange (EPI) Cost Accounting Marketing Management Operations Management Financial Management Elective Course Business in the Global Macroeconomy Corporate Strategy EPI (Int l students) 1 st Course in Major Elective Course(s) YEAR TWO Students select courses within their majors. Custom selection of courses allows for specialization in areas of interest. Over 110 electives courses available.
Student Involvement Student life is a key part of the Fisher experience of creating life-long friendships, as well as helping to make a difference in our community and society. Brittany Fortin MBA 2005 President, Fisher Serves STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Black MBA Association Chinese Business Professional Organization Entrepreneurship Club Fisher Professional Services Fisher Serves Graduate Women in Business Indian Business Club International Business Club MBA Finance Association MBA Marketing Association MBA Student Council Operations and Logistics Management Association Partners Club Professional Development and Communications Club Professional Students Golf Association Many More..
Class of 2011 Profile Fisher is very much a global school - integrating cultures from all around the world. DYNAMIC & DIVERSE Average Age: 27 years Experience: 4.3 years 80% GMAT range: 600-740 Average GPA: 3.41 37.6% international 32% female 23% minorities 14 different countries represented Bharathwaj Lakshminarayanan MBA 2006
ESALQ & OSU: The History ESALQ and Ohio State s College of Food Agriculture and Environmental Science have a long history of collaboration 2 years ago ESALQ & Fisher College began to collaborate on a course called the Emerging Market Field Study that has been offered at Fisher since 1999
Emerging Market Field Studies 26 Destinations 1999-2010 Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile China Costa Rica Cyprus Czech Republic Egypt Ethiopia Greece Hong Kong Hungary India Mexico Malaysia Namibia Panama Peru Poland Russia Singapore South Africa Thailand Turkey Vietnam
Emerging Market Field Studies OBJECTIVES: Increase students understanding of emerging economies and the opportunities and challenges for doing business in those countries Increase students competency and confidence in understanding and working with their international colleagues on real world projects Provide an overview of the culture and its impact on how business is conducted
Emerging Market Field Studies LOGISTICS: The course is offered for 10 weeks (January March) in the evening Brazilian students enroll in the course at ESALQ with Professor Martines and are assigned to project teams with Fisher s MBA students Lectures are delivered via video conference and students use technology (Skype, email, Google docs, etc.) to complete their projects
Emerging Market Field Studies LOGISTICS: Fisher College students visit Brazil for 1 week at the end of March All students meet with company representatives during that week to share the results of their projects, get feedback, and identify projects for next year
ESALQ students spend 10 weeks in Columbus (January March) Academic program includes: EMFS course A readings course focused on doing business in the United States with guest lecturers & faculty Customized English language training
ESALQ students may also attend: Fisher s International Business Club & Speaker Series Networking with OSU grad students in the Agricultural, Environmental & Developmental Economics program Mershon Center for International Security Studies lectures Job shadow with an American executive Cultural excursions (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Amish community, OH State House)
Summer Program Logistics Live on campus Meal plans available Fisher Exchange Network mentors Fisher Program Coordinator available to assist ESALQ students
Cost Estimates Housing ($2000) Meals ($800) OSU Health Insurance ($500) Academic components ($750) Airfare ($1000) Extra travel & souvenirs!! (???) Total program cost is estimated at $5050
How to Apply Deadline for Applications: August 15, 2011 Application criteria Complete LES 667 Complete TOEIC English test Provide transcripts Provide a letter of interest Complete interviews Students will be notified of acceptance by October 1
Questions? Melissa Torres Executive Director International Programs Office +1 614-688-4381 Torres.32@osu.edu Joao Martines martines@usp.br