The Lindner MBA

An MBA is an ideal addition to the resume of any professional seeking to advance in management positions and become a more effective leader. With an array of learning outcomes related to all primary business functions, professionals in any field or discipline can benefit from obtaining an advanced business degree.

Earning an MBA is one of the most beneficial master’s degrees for job-seekers today. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program from the Lindner College of Business sets graduates up for success with dynamic course options, specializations, dedicated career services and experiential learning opportunities.

• Top-ranked business school with leading programs: We are a Top 100 business school in North America for research (Poets&Quants) and a Top 100 public school in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). 
• Customize your degree with a graduate certificate: Earn two degrees in the time it takes to earn one by adding one of our more than 20 graduate certificates to your degree program.
• Expedite your time to gradiation: Complete your degree in as few as two semesters, or one year, with full-time enrollment and as few as four semesters with part-time enrollment.
• Receive wrap-around career support: With a dedicated career advisor for graduate students, our Career Services team offers you the assistance you need to achieve top career placement.

The MBA program curriculum provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in the workplace once they graduate. Our faculty help students build comprehensive knowledge in core areas of business and show them how to best apply those frameworks to real-world challenges.

Courses in the MBA program include:

• Strategic Management
• Financial Managements
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Managerial Economics

Degree requirements for the MBAinclude:

• Up to 10 credit hours in business foundations (if applicable)
• 21-25 hours in MBA core courses
• A global requirement
• 12 credit hours in other elective courses which may be applied toward a graduate certificate.

• 92% placement rate within three months of graduation. 
• $92,498 average income for master's graduates. 
• Post-graduate employers include Amazon, Procter & Gamble and Deloitte, .

Experience-based learning is an integral component of Lindner’s MBA program. Embedded in every course is a dedication to hands-on learning that elevates your educational experience beyond the classroom. You’ll test-drive your skills with real-world projects that connect you to industry partners and the current challenges they are facing, ensuring you graduate career-ready from day one.

Students benefit from a robust community of faculty, staff, classmates, alumni and industry partners prepared to aid them in their journeys. Enjoy networking opportunities with professionals at top organizations, company visits to Fortune 500 headquarters and course projects that challenge you to solve real-world problems. The Lindner student experience is unmatched as students learn inside and outside of the classroom, forming invaluable bonds that propel them in their journeys.  

Cincinnati is home to the headquarters of eight Fortune 500 companies and lays claim to one of the most vibrant startup ecosystems in the nation, with nearly $100 million invested in venture capital alone. Cincinnati’s thriving scene of professional opportunities, artistic inspiration and social energy is what fuels us to go above and beyond.

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

Application deadlines vary based on term of enrollment. A full list of application requirements can be found via the application checklist.

Earning an MBA opens the door onto a wide array of career opportunities. Begin your journey at Lindner or pursue our fully online program.