Graduate Programs & Certificates
Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Level up your skills, pick up a credential or pivot to a new industry with our graduate business programs.
At the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Carl H. Lindner College of Business, a diverse portfolio of graduate degree and certificate programs offer expanded knowledge and connections across a variety of specialties.
Whether you’re seeking standalone graduate certificates or a master’s or doctoral degree program with a strong research record, access to engaged faculty experts and a network of business professionals in the heart of Midwest innovation.
Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
Lindner offers various Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs, including a full-time, one-year option; a working professionals part-time option; and an online option. The MBA program provides personal career coaching, limits the number of students in each class, and includes study abroad opportunities.
Lindner’s Master of Science degree programs utilize the expertise of our faculty, who are both researchers and practitioners, teaching you how to create new ideas and improve existing practices in various business areas as you work toward your next career goal.
Lindner's doctoral degree programs in business set students up for successful careers in academia and research. The programs boost the field through strong research publication records and unparalleled connections to businesses and corporations in the region.
Graduate Certificates
Lindner's graduate certificates build on our highly ranked graduate degree programs by bridging advanced business concepts with sought-after skills. These certificates cover a range of topics, from AI applications in business to various specialized industry certifications. Leverage these certificates to progress toward a full graduate degree, complement your MBA or MS with an additional area of expertise, or as a standalone option to effectively weave new skills into your existing knowledge.
- Artificial Intelligence in Business*
- Business Foundations*
- Data Analytics*
- Data Science
- Finance (Investment Management)*
- Health Care (four certificate options)
- Health Care Administration*
- Health Care Finance*
- Health Care Operations
- Health Care Policy and Regulation*
- Human Resources
- Leadership and Management
- Marketing and Sales (four certificate options)
- Marketing*
- Digital Marketing*
- Marketing Research
- Professional Selling and Sales Management
- Public Economics
- Quantitative Finance
- Real Estate
- Taxation (two certificate options)
- Corporate Taxation*
- Individual Taxation*
- Cross-disciplinary (two certificate options)
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
*Certificate can be completed fully online.
Note: Degree-seeking students must still apply for admission to the desired graduate certificate program. Please contact your academic advisor to apply.
Online Degree and Certificate Programs
From taking individual online courses in business specialties to flexible virtual options for our top-ranked master’s degrees and graduate certificates, explore UC’s online business programs to take the next leap in your career.
Faculty & Research
University of Cincinnati and Lindner’s faculty and student research stands apart: we publish high-quality work furthering fields from business information systems to marketing and communications.
Admissions, Costs & Aid
From certificates to online program options, connect with us today for a flexible graduate program that works for you. Find admissions requirements for your program to get started today.
Financial aid opportunities, such as assistantships, may be available depending on the program. Review tuition and fee information and contact your program for additional details.
Earn Graduate Degrees and Certificates at Lindner College of Business
Take your skills and your career aspirations to the next level, fueled by the University of Cincinnati’s graduate programs in business. Our students, whether pursuing flexible certificates or PhD concentrations, become thought leaders in organizations, industries and academic institutions around the world.