At the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, our full-time Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program stands out as a beacon of excellence in business education.
Tailored for driven early-career or seasoned professionals seeking career growth or a transition, the full-time MBA offers an accelerated, one-year degree in business domains while ensuring flexibility to align with goals and life commitments.
Students in the full-time MBA program at UC Lindner College of Business immerse themselves in a blend of intensive coursework, global exposure, innovative specializations and robust career support.
Our top-ranked, full-time MBA degree program is GMAT/GRE score optional and accepts transfer credits from other AACSB-accredited business programs. Finish in approximately 9-12 months after an August start.
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The cohort program was a no-brainer. Especially after the COVID era, I was eager to be in a collaborative education environment. I really appreciate the continuity in the full-time program and the opportunities for teamwork and growth alongside my peers, similarly to colleagues in a work setting.
Vidita Kanniks, ’24
Where are you from?
Cincinnati
What was your most recent title?
Professional musician and educator
What drew you to Lindner?
Being a Lindner grad comes with a rich alumni network that I consider very valuable. I have a number of friends who are alumni of the college and have spoken highly of their experiences. I also honestly just love the new building design, and it felt like the icing on the cake. It's an inspiring space with world-class facilities.
Why did you choose to pursue an MBA?
I started working in the social media/marketing space within the classical music world and became curious about different career avenues in business. I felt an MBA would be the perfect curriculum to get a holistic understanding for business along with some hard skills and exposure to real-world experience.
How do you anticipate earning an MBA will advance your career and/or professional goals?
I can already speak to the fact that the MBA has massively widened my perspective on the world and has equipped me with the vocabulary to better thrive in a business environment. I think the networking opportunities are equally valuable as the academic enrichment and I'm sure the faculty, student and alumni connections will serve me for a lifetime.
Listen to Vidita talk about her experience in greater detail:
Diverse passions and career interests find a home among our 20+ program specializations, spanning from data analytics and entrepreneurship to health care administration.
With a curriculum ranging from 36 to 48 semester hours, our students and esteemed faculty collaboratively shape immersive classroom experiences whether a student has undergraduate business experience or is new to the field.
While undergraduate business education is not a prerequisite, those without it may be required to take foundational business courses, ideally before starting their MBA journey.
Our graduates earn top placements at leading companies. Lindner's full-time MBA degree program has been ranked third in the country by Bloomberg Businessweek for return on investment (ROI) for graduates.
With a focus on individualized attention, we keep our class sizes intimate, ensuring every student benefits from personalized learning in real-world scenarios. Here, students dive into Cincinnati's vibrant business scene, collaborating on solutions for globally leading companies, including giants like Procter & Gamble, Kroger and Macy’s, all just a stone's throw from our campus.
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.
Full-time MBA students benefit from a dedicated career staff and leverage a plethora of centers and partnerships within the dynamic Lindner business ecosystem.
Lindner’s dedicated Career Services team supports students throughout their job search, with career coaches providing tailored guidance during and after the MBA journey, from securing internships to attaining subsequent positions.
We believe in extending learning beyond the classroom. Full-time MBA students are required to undertake a study abroad program, elevating their global business acumen and enriching their resumes while earning academic credit. The study abroad locations change on an annual basis and depend on many factors. Recent study abroad programs have included Chile and China.
Our graduates achieve a 92% placement rate within three months after graduation with an average starting salary of $96,846 for MBA recipients. Top employers like Amazon, Procter & Gamble and Deloitte routinely seek out our graduates.
Lindner’s full-time MBA degree program elevates students' career potential. It offers a straightforward admissions process and a variety of financial aid opportunities, ensuring a seamless MBA journey for all participants.
Scholarships, federal financial aid and employer contributions maximize opportunities for students, with UC Financial Aid serving as the primary support hub.
The Carl H. Lindner College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Curious to learn more? Shape your success story with the University of Cincinnati's full-time MBA.
Academic Director, MBA Programs, and Professor, Department of Operations, Business Analytics, and Information Systems
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October 14, 2024
The Carl H. Lindner College of Business’s full-time, cohort MBA degree program has been ranked third in the country by Bloomberg Businessweek for return on investment (ROI) for graduates.
October 2, 2024
Lindner’s full-time MBA program — ranked No. 2 among public institutions in the state of Ohio by both Poets&Quants and Bloomberg Businessweek — continuously challenges students through experiential learning with the culmination of the degree program resting on a multi-faceted, real-world inspired capstone project.
September 30, 2024
The Carl H. Lindner College of Business welcomed a new cohort of 40 students to its full-time MBA program at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester. The MBA class of 2025 represents a diverse group of students bringing knowledge from across disciplines.
