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Carl H. Lindner College of Business

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University of Cincinnati Main Campus, Cincinnati United States

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About Carl H. Lindner College of Business

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business empowers business problem solvers to tackle the world’s challenges.

We fuel professional growth through our distinctive combination of academic and hands-on experiences: our problem-solving mindset, cooperative education, flexible pathways, inclusive community and vibrant, urban setting.

Leveraging the power of academic and inclusive excellence, we enable transformation by being:

  • Student Focused: We fuel student success, developing problem-solving capabilities to enhance our world, energize professional careers and foster lifelong learning.
  • Thought Leader Driven: We nurture impactful thought leadership, creating knowledge that pushes academic fields forward, inspires learning and informs practice.
  • Partner Powered: We provide a vibrant hub for expertise, talent and learning, forging valued partnerships that ensure our alumni, employers, city and institution thrive.

Experiential learning is the cornerstone of what we do. Through industry partnerships with top companies, we bring real-world problem solving opportunities to our students inside and outside of the classroom.

Our graduate programs are top-ranked. Fortune ranks our full-time MBA program No. 1 in the state of Ohio and No. 29 among public institutions in the United States. Additionally, our Master of Science in business analytics program is consistently ranked as a top program by Fortune, TFE Times and Predictive Analytics Today.

And with an alumni network more than 45,000 strong, the possibilities post-graduation are endless.

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About Carl H. Lindner College of Business

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business empowers business problem solvers to tackle the world’s challenges.

We fuel professional growth through our distinctive combination of academic and hands-on experiences: our problem-solving mindset, cooperative education, flexible pathways, inclusive community and vibrant, urban setting.

Leveraging the power of academic and inclusive excellence, we enable transformation by being:

  • Student Focused: We fuel student success, developing problem-solving capabilities to enhance our world, energize professional careers and foster lifelong learning.
  • Thought Leader Driven: We nurture impactful thought leadership, creating knowledge that pushes academic fields forward, inspires learning and informs practice.
  • Partner Powered: We provide a vibrant hub for expertise, talent and learning, forging valued partnerships that ensure our alumni, employers, city and institution thrive.

Experiential learning is the cornerstone of what we do. Through industry partnerships with top companies, we bring real-world problem solving opportunities to our students inside and outside of the classroom.

Our graduate programs are top-ranked. Fortune ranks our full-time MBA program No. 1 in the state of Ohio and No. 29 among public institutions in the United States. Additionally, our Master of Science in business analytics program is consistently ranked as a top program by Fortune, TFE Times and Predictive Analytics Today.

And with an alumni network more than 45,000 strong, the possibilities post-graduation are endless.

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Available programmes

Bachelor

6.5+
79+
176+

Master

80+

Cost of Living

Accommodation
$7,830
Food
$3,870
Transport
$970
Utilities
$2,790

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is encouraged for all students to meet the priority deadline for the term in which they plan to start their program. 

Merit-based scholarships are available on a limited basis to incoming full-time students who meet the priority deadline for their preferred term. Applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships and no separate scholarship application is required.
Several need-based financial assistance programs are available to graduate students through the federal government. The UC Financial Aid Office is the best resource for information pertaining to these programs.
The following programs are STEM designated. If your program is not listed below, it is not STEM designated.

  • MS Applied Economics
  • MS Business Analytics 
  • MS Finance
  • MS Information Systems
In general, the University of Cincinnati considers a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher to be a competitive score for acceptance into a Lindner graduate program. Once accepted into our graduate programs, students must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 to prevent being placed on academic probation.

Please note: Students whose undergraduate institution was not on a 4.0 scale, your GPA must be officially converted to a 4.0 scale during the application process. 
Yes. Students are able to apply for graduate assistant positions or teaching assistantship positions. However, students need to be admitted and confirmed with payment of matriculation fee before they are able to apply using Handshake. Funding for these positions vary across the university and positions are continuously updated within Handshake. Assistantships are typically awarded upon arrival for the start of the program.
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