Graduate Programs Office
Current Graduate Students
Welcome Fisher College of Business graduate students! Your first point of contact for academic questions should be the Graduate Programs Office (GPO). We are available to assist you in the following areas: academic and administrative issues, questions regarding graduate programs, and information on University policies and procedures.
Our Mission
The Graduate Programs Office of the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University attracts high-quality candidates for admission to graduate business programs and continues to provide superior service from application through graduation, enabling a positive and fulfilling academic experience and career.
Contact Us
Graduate Programs Office
100 Gerlach Hall
2108 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210-1144
phone: 614-292-8511
email: fishergrad@fisher.osu.edu
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Graduate Programs Office Team
David Smith -
Executive Director of the Graduate Programs Office
Supervises the administration of graduate business programs including Full Time MBA, MBA for Working Professionals, MLHR, MBLE, MAcc and PhD. Administrative and oversight responsibilities include recruiting, admissions, student services, academic affairs and data reporting.
Megan Dutton -
Graduate Programs Office Cordinator
Manages Graduate Assistant timekeeping. Manages related correspondence.
Samantha Schnitzer -
Program Manager/Advisor, PhD, MAcc, MLHR, MBLE Programs
Advises current students in the MAcc, MBLE, MLHR and PhD programs from admission to graduation. Orients students into the programs, guides them through the degree requirements and refers students to university and college services.
Alisa McMahon -
Information Associate
Serves as initial point of contact to MBA, MLHR, MAcc, MBLE and PhD current and prospective students. Provides information on academic and programmatic requirements to prospective students. Administers the reservation process for breakout rooms, and schedules appointments for the Graduate Programs Office staff. Maintains Gerlach Lost and Found.
Jennifer Mercer -
Advisor MBA Full Time and Working Professional Programs / Assistant Director, Graduate Student Services
Provides academic advisement to full time and part time MBA current students. Supports students from the point of admission to completion of degree, orients them into the program, guides students through the curriculum while helping them meet the necessary degree requirements, and provides referrals to other university and college services.
- Walk in Hours:
- Full Time MBA Students- Monday- Friday 1:00-3:00 pm, or by appointment
- MBA for Working Professionals Students- Monday- Friday 4:00-5:00 pm or between 5:00- 6:00 pm by appointment
- To make an appointment please contact the GPO front desk at 292-8511.
Alison Merzel -
Director of Recruiting and Admissions
Oversees recruiting and admissions for both the Full-Time and Working Professional MBA programs and manages the distribution of merit-based funding for the Full-Time MBA program.
Kaylin Ward -
Program Coordinator, Student Services
Coordinates special events and activities for all graduate programs, including orientation and internal graduation ceremonies. Serves as the primary liaison with the Fisher graduate student organizations.
Jerri Sutton -
Office Manager
Manages day-to-day fiscal and human resources operations for the GPO, MBLE program, MBA Program Director, and Fisher Professional Services. Assists with the management and distribution of graduate level funding.
Graduate Programs Office
2108 Neil Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43201-1144
fishergrad@fisher.osu.edu
