Program Overview

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

The University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business offers a range of programs for students seeking to advance their careers in business. The college is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in the business world.

Programs

The college offers a variety of 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
  • Pre-Business
• Graduate Programs & Certificates
  • MBA
    • Full-time MBA
    • Working Professionals MBA
    • MBA Online
    • Curriculum
    • Admissions
  • Specialized Master's Programs
    • MS in Accounting
      • Admissions
      • Curriculum
    • MS in Applied Economics
      • Admissions
      • Curriculum
    • MS in Business Analytics
      • Admissions
      • Curriculum
    • MS in Finance
      • Admissions
      • Curriculum
    • MS in Human Resources
      • Admissions
      • Curriculum
    • MS in Information Systems
      • Admissions
      • Curriculum
    • MS in Marketing
      • Admissions
      • Curriculum
      • Capstone Projects
  • 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
      • Program Outline
    • Real Estate
      • Program Outline
    • Taxation
      • Corporate Taxation Certificate Program Outline
      • Individual Taxation Certificate Program Outline
  • PhD Programs
    • Accounting
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems
• Online Programs

Full-time MBA

The Full-time MBA program at the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business is a one-year program designed for driven early-career or seasoned professionals seeking career growth or a transition. The program offers an accelerated degree in business domains while ensuring flexibility to align with goals and life commitments.

Full-time MBA Highlights

• Ranked No. 1 among full-time MBA programs in Ohio (Fortune, 2025)
• Ranked No. 3 for return on investment in the country (Bloomberg Businessweek)
• GMAT/GRE score optional
• Accepts transfer credits from other AACSB-accredited business programs
• Finish in approximately 9-12 months after an August start

Full-time MBA Curriculum and Specializations

• Diverse passions and career interests find a home among our 20+ program specializations, spanning from data analytics and entrepreneurship to health care administration
• Curriculum ranging from 36 to 48 semester hours
• Students and esteemed faculty collaboratively shape immersive classroom experiences
• Undergraduate business education is not a prerequisite, but those without it may be required to take foundational business courses

Why Earn an MBA at UC Lindner College of Business?

• Unique offerings such as diverse specializations, unparalleled career services, and experiential learning opportunities
• Return on Investment: Our graduates earn top placements at leading companies, with a 92% placement rate within three months after graduation and an average starting salary of $96,846 for MBA recipients
• Dynamic MBA Courses: Focus on individualized attention, with intimate class sizes ensuring every student benefits from personalized learning in real-world scenarios
• Quickly Execute a Career Pivot: Designed for both experienced professionals and newcomers, our MBA ensures graduates can navigate significant career shifts while building skills and networks in their niche or across new sectors and industries
• Advanced Career Support: Full-time MBA students benefit from a dedicated career staff and leverage a plethora of centers and partnerships within the dynamic Lindner business ecosystem

Career Placements & Outcomes

• 92% placement rate within three months after graduation
• Average starting salary of $96,846 for MBA recipients
• Top employers like Amazon, Procter & Gamble, and Deloitte routinely seek out our graduates

Full-time MBA Admissions and Financial Aid

• Straightforward admissions process
• Variety of financial aid opportunities, including scholarships, federal financial aid, and employer contributions
• UC Financial Aid serves as the primary support hub

AACSB Accreditation

• The Carl H. Lindner College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)