The Lindner MBA program has a stellar reputation for fostering a collaborative and innovative learning environment, which I believe will equip me with practical skills that are crucial in today’s world.
Prathik Shivanna, MBA '24
The Lindner Advantage
Our unique, comprehensive program blends research-based academic concepts with immersive, real-world experiences so you’re prepared to pursue that breakout role with the company of your dreams or pivot to a different industry or aspect of business.
- Return on Investment
- Personal career coaching and mentorship to help you dive into the marketplace — our graduates earn a 98% placement rate within three months of graduation.
- A tuition rate that pays off — the average starting salaries for our MBA graduates are often three, four or even five times the cost of earning the degree!
- A global alumni network of 45,000+ strong willing to connect and mentor you.
- Reputation
- No. 31 MBA program among public institutions in the country.
- Bloomberg Businessweek (2023-24) - No. 1 part-time MBA program among Ohio institutions.
- Fortune (2024) - No. 1 global online MBA program in Ohio.
- Quacquarelli Symonds Distance Online MBA Rankings (2024)
- No. 31 MBA program among public institutions in the country.
- Flexibility
- Full-time, part-time or online, discover the pace and modality that works best for you.
- MBA candidates in our full-time cohort benefit from an accelerated program that lands them in the workforce in a year.
- Our part-time or online options are perfect for professionals looking to advance their career while they work.
- Full-time, part-time or online, discover the pace and modality that works best for you.
- Opportunity
- Partnerships with Lindner's industry-connected centers and company partners are ripe with opportunity for networking, research or capstone project opportunities.
- Immersive global study abroad opportunities.
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Empowering Business Problem Solving
For 115 years, we have fueled professional growth through our distinctive combination of academic and hands-on experiences: our problem-solving mindset, cooperative education, flexible pathways, inclusive community, and Cincinnati setting.
Our students and graduates have achieved great success in business and service, our academic programs have earned national acclaim, and our faculty and subject matter experts have sparked innovation and insights through cutting-edge research.
Cincinnati: Where Business Booms
Cincinnati is a thriving metro area and a hub of innovation that attracts top business talent from all over the world. The city is home to the headquarters of multiple Fortune 500 companies and a robust startup ecosystem. Cincinnati was named the fourth best U.S. city for jobs by Glassdoor and one of the 10 best U.S. cities for recent college graduates by Livability.
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A century of AACSB accreditation.
The Lindner College of Business is accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business — and has been for the past 100 years.