Program Overview

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in business. The college is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in their chosen field.

Programs

The college offers a variety of programs, including:

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Majors
  • Minors & Certificates
  • Pre-Business
• Graduate Programs & Certificates
  • MBA
  • Specialized Master's Programs
  • Certificates
  • PhD Programs
• Online Programs

Certified Financial Planning Track

The Certified Financial Planning track is a professional designation that indicates a finance professional's knowledge and quality. To achieve this designation, a candidate must first pass the CFP exam. The track is available to undergraduate finance students and requires the completion of 15 semester credit hours of electives, in addition to the required core Finance major courses.

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) focus area courses

The following courses are required for the CFP focus area:

• FIN4160: Fundamentals of Financial Planning (1 credit, Fall)
• IRM4110: Health and Life Insurance (3 credits, Fall, Spring, Summer)
• ACCT3072: Introduction to Tax (3 credits, Fall)
• ACCT5146: Estate and Gift Tax (2 credits, Spring)
• IRM4155: Retirement Planning & Employee Benefits (3 credits, Spring)
• FIN4161: Financial Planning Capstone (3 credits, Spring)

Faculty & Research

The college has a strong faculty and research program, with areas of focus including:

• Accounting
  • Degree Options
  • Research
  • Faculty
• Economics
  • Degree Options
  • Research
  • Faculty
• Finance
  • Degree Options
  • Research
  • Faculty
• Management
  • Degree Options
  • Research
  • Faculty
• Marketing
  • Degree Options
  • Research
  • Faculty
• OBAIS
  • Degree Options
  • Research
  • Faculty

Student Experience

The college offers a range of resources and opportunities to support student success, including:

• Academic Advising
• First-Year Experience
• PACE Curriculum
• Study Abroad
• Lindner Business Honors
• Student Organizations
• Counseling Services
• Academic Integrity

Co-op & Hiring

The college has a strong co-op program, which provides students with hands-on experience in their chosen field. The program also offers resources and support for students seeking to hire co-op students or recent graduates.

Alumni & Giving

The college has a strong alumni network and offers opportunities for alumni to get involved and give back to the college. This includes donating to the college, attending events, and participating in the alumni council.

About the College

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business is located at the University of Cincinnati and offers a range of programs and resources to support student success. The college is committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in their chosen field.