Program Overview
University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business
The University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for successful careers in business. The college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) and has been continuously accredited since 1919.
Programs
The college offers various programs, including:
- Undergraduate Programs
- Majors
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Business Economics
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Industrial Management
- Information Systems
- Insurance and Risk Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Real Estate
- Minors & Certificates
- Accounting Minor
- Business Administration Minor
- Business Analytics Certificate
- Business Law and Ethics Certificate
- Economics Minor
- Entrepreneurship Minor
- Finance Minor
- Information Systems Certificate
- Insurance and Risk Management Minor
- International Business Minor
- Management Minor
- Marketing Minor
- Professional Sales Minor
- Real Estate Minor
- Majors
- Graduate Programs & Certificates
- MBA
- Full-time MBA
- Working Professionals MBA
- MBA Online
- Curriculum
- Admissions
- Specialized Master's Programs
- MS in Accounting
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- Curriculum
- MS in Applied Economics
- Admissions
- Curriculum
- MS in Business Analytics
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- MS in Finance
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- Curriculum
- MS in Human Resources
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- MS in Information Systems
- Admissions
- Curriculum
- MS in Marketing
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- Curriculum
- Capstone Projects
- MS in Accounting
- Certificates
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
- Program Outline
- Business Foundations
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- Data Analytics
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- Data Science
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- Entrepreneurship
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- Investment Management
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- Health Care
- Health Care Administration Certificate Program Outline
- Health Care Finance Certificate Program Outline
- Health Care Operations Certificate Program Outline
- Health Care Policy & Regulation Certificate Program Outline
- Human Resources Management
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- Innovation
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- Leadership and Management
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- Marketing
- Marketing Certificate Program Outline
- Digital Marketing Program Outline
- Marketing Research Certificate Program Outline
- Professional Selling & Sales Management Certificate Program Outline
- Public Economics
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- Quantitative Finance
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- Real Estate
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- Taxation
- Corporate Taxation Certificate Program Outline
- Individual Taxation Certificate Program Outline
- Artificial Intelligence in Business
- MBA
- PhD Programs
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems
- Online Programs
Why Study Accounting?
Accounting is a system that provides quantitative information about finances, maintains and audits financial records, and prepares reports for investors and managers to help them make business decisions. The accounting program at the UC Carl H. Lindner College of Business is designed to prepare students for careers in public and corporate accounting through a rigorous course of study.
Admission Requirements
First-year applicants are those who have not enrolled in college or university courses (other than Dual Enrollment or College Credit Plus courses) since graduating from high school. The admission requirements for the Bachelor of Business Administration program include:
- Four units of college preparatory mathematics, to include at least algebra I and II, and two additional units such as calculus, pre-calculus, or finite mathematics.
Success in Accounting
Successful accountants possess excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze information. Other attributes include:
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify and control risk
- Strong communication skills
- Team building skills
Careers
Graduates of the UC Lindner College of Business accounting program can find career opportunities in public and corporate accounting. Employers include both national and international public accounting firms (Big 4), regional and local public accounting firms, financial services firms, manufacturing firms and retailers, and others. Examples of jobs include:
- CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) in public auditing
- Managerial/cost accountants
- Internal revenue agents
- Tax consultants
- Internal auditors
- Financial executives
- Accounting professionals in governmental and non-profit organizations
Minoring in Accounting
Lindner College of Business students may select accounting as a major, part of a double major or a minor, allowing them to add accounting as a second area of expertise to their chosen major.
Advising
Academic advisors are trained to assist students and are available on an appointment basis and on a walk-in basis during specific periods. They can help with questions about scheduling, academic planning, course pre-requisites, the curriculum, and how study abroad and co-op fit with degree plans.
UC Advantages and Special Opportunities
The Carl H. Lindner College of Business offers an innovative approach to business education that includes real-world learning opportunities, career services, and a curriculum that ensures students have a foundational understanding of the key business functions.
Graduation Requirements
The degree of Bachelor of Business Administration is granted to those who satisfactorily complete the required coursework for the specified degree, with university, college, major and minor grade point averages of 2.0 or better. This includes the university's general education requirements. All students must meet the residency requirements of the college (50% of business courses and the last 30 hours of your degree must be taken in residence) and must contract for graduation with an academic advisor.
Transferring to UC
Students wishing to transfer to the UC Lindner College of Business may find additional details about transfer requirements on the university's website. Students may apply online at Admissions. Lindner admits transfer students to begin in each academic term.
Changing Majors within UC
Applicants wishing to transition from other UC colleges to the Lindner College of Business must meet or exceed each of the admission requirements stated below. Please note that the collegiate grade point average for students transitioning from other colleges is calculated utilizing all college-level course work attempted at each UC college and other universities attended.
International Student Requirements
The UC Lindner College of Business welcomes international applicants who seek a challenging academic environment. If your native language is not English, you will be required to take an English proficiency examination.
Curriculum
The college offers various curricula for its programs, including:
- Guide: Accounting BBA (effective Fall 2026)
- Guide: Accounting BBA
Application Deadlines
Prospective freshmen, changing majors within UC, and transferring to UC have different application deadlines. Please refer to the university's website for more information.
Accreditation
The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The UC Lindner College of Business has been accredited continuously since 1919 by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier accrediting agency for business colleges.