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.
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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:
Degree requirements for the MBA include:
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.
Assistant Professor, Management
Eli Awtrey is an assistant professor and researchers with a focus on teamwork and positive organizational behavior. His research has appeared in top journals and he currently teaches courses on leadership and organizations and high performing teams.
Assistant Professor - Educator, Management
Michelle Johns is a dedicated instructor and expert in international business with multiple publications in leading tourism journals. She also teaches and leads the MBA Global Experience in Chile.
Associate Professor, Management
Rajan Kamath is an accomplished business strategy scholar. He teaches courses in strategic management and international competitiveness and students enjoy working with him to complete the MBA capstone.
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.
October 16, 2025
Safety+Health magazine highlighted research by Lindner College of Business doctoral candidates and faculty. The workplace safety-focused publication used the study's data to explain the benefits of reducing emotional exhaustion could be for both employers and employees.
October 7, 2025
The Carl H. Lindner College of Business is proud to welcome its latest cohort of students to the full-time Master of Business Administration program. Students bring a wealth of knowledge from across disciplines in and outside of business as they pursue their advanced degrees.
August 29, 2025
The stereotypical employee may be at a desk in front of a computer screen working a nine-to-five, but for many employees, the work day is filled with manual labor, hazardous environments and late-night shifts. Your local garbage collector, for example, is someone with a job that society might consider “dirty,” both literally and socially. For so-called “dirty jobs,” the environment may be stressful, the stigma can be hard to ignore, but the work needs to get done to keep society functioning. Scott Dust, PhD, professor in the management department at the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, worked with doctoral candidates Sodiq Babatunde and Ben Fagan to analyze the impact of stress and stigma on well-being in certain careers.
