When it was founded in 1903, Fisher College emphasized vocational preparation for its first few decades. Since then curriculum plans and objectives have expanded. In 1952, Fisher was approved as a two-year college by the Board of Regents of Higher Education of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and, in 1957, was given degree-granting powers. In 1970, Fisher gained membership in the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., with accreditation. Today, students from all parts of America and from numerous foreign countries attend Fisher's Day School.
In January 1999 Fisher College was approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education to offer the Bachelor of Science in Management Degree. Today we offer five concentrations within the Management degree, including:
The Division of Continuing Education was established in 1975 to serve the adult population of Boston and Eastern Massachusetts. Our branch campuses in Boston, North Attleboro and New Bedford provide convenient access to students, local businesses and organizations. Our Fisher Online division began in 1998, and now serves over 1000 students from all over the United States and around the world.