The Ohio State University – Fisher College of Business
Full-Time MBA
Full-time
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Two years
- USD 31,347 per year · In-state (+1 more)
- Next deadline: October 13, 2026 (Round 1)
The Ohio State UniversityFisher College of Business
Working Professional MBA
Degree awarded by The Ohio State University
MBAPart-timeOn-campusOnlineEvening & weekend
- Location
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Duration
- As little as two years (6 semesters); typical time to graduation is 8 semesters
- Teaching language
- Not verified
- Next verified deadline
- November 2, 2026 (Final Deadline)
Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.
Program overview
A part-time programme of 48 credit hours, made up of 27 core and 21 elective credit hours, with weeknight or weekend classes. Students can study in person or online and take 1.5 to 9 credit hours per term to set their own pace.
- Intakes
- Spring, Summer, Autumn Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Duration
- As little as two years (6 semesters); typical time to graduation is 8 semesters Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Campus
- Columbus — Columbus, Ohio, USA2100 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
Tuition and fees
Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
| Applicant category | Amount | Fee basis | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state — Ohio residents, Online WPMBA, typical year one (3 semesters, 18 credits) | USD 29,244 Includes: Instructional fee, general fee and distance learning fee. Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Autumn 2026 estimate |
| Out-of-state — Non-residents, Online WPMBA, typical year one (3 semesters, 18 credits) | USD 29,844 Includes: Includes $200/semester non-resident surcharge. Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Autumn 2026 estimate |
| In-state — Ohio residents, In-Person WPMBA, typical year one (3 semesters, 18 credits) | USD 30,466 Includes: Instructional, general, student union, technology, activity, recreation and COTA fees. Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Autumn 2026 estimate |
| Out-of-state — Non-Ohio residents, In-Person WPMBA, typical year one (3 semesters, 18 credits) | USD 57,052 Includes: Includes $1,477.03 per credit non-resident surcharge. Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | per year | Autumn 2026 estimate |
Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.
Admissions requirements
Requirements
- Academic qualification
- Not verified
- Work experience
- Not verified
- Test waiver policy
- At least one of three requirements must be true: B-or-better quantitative coursework, a STEM degree, or a quantitative certification.Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
- Application fee
- USD 60Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Admission tests
- GMAT (classic)
- Waiver availableGMAT, GRE or Executive Assessment required unless a test waiver applies.Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
English language
- TOEFL / IELTS / other
- Not verified
GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.
Application deadlines
| Intake | Round | Deadline | Applicants | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | Round 1 | September 1, 2026Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| Spring 2027 | Round 2 | October 1, 2026Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Passed |
| Spring 2027 | Final Deadline | November 2, 2026Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Summer 2027 | Round 1 | November 30, 2026Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Summer 2027 | Round 2 | January 1, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Summer 2027 | Round 3 | February 1, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Summer 2027 | Final Deadline | March 1, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Autumn 2027 | Round 1 | April 1, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Autumn 2027 | Round 2 | May 3, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Autumn 2027 | Round 3 | June 1, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
| Autumn 2027 | Final Round | July 1, 2027Source: fisher.osu.edu · verified October 5, 2026 | All applicants | Upcoming |
Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.
Scholarships
No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.
Accreditation
No accreditation verified. This does not mean the school or program is unaccredited.
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