MBA - University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

What MBA - University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business does

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business is the business school of the University of Cincinnati, a public research university founded in 1906. The college was renamed in 2005 following a $22M gift from the Lindner family and offers a portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and executive programs — 15 BBA majors; full-time, part-time, online, professional, and executive MBA tracks; specialized master's degrees (including Marketing, Information Systems, Finance, Business Analytics, and a recently launched MS in AI Management); a PhD; and graduate certificates. It also runs a K-12 pipeline through the Withrow Pathway Program and Lindner Summer Institute.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public university business school: tuition and fees across BBA, MBA, MS, PhD, and certificate programs are the primary engine, supplemented by executive and professional program fees, corporate-sponsored scholarships (notably a Fifth Third Bank 15% MBA tuition scholarship), endowed faculty chairs, philanthropic giving, and revenue from co-op employer relationships. UC pioneered cooperative education in the United States, and Lindner places 1,200+ co-op students annually with nearly 600 employer partners — including Fifth Third, Cintas, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, P&G, Kroger, and GE — generating roughly $11M in collective student earnings per cohort.

The college's competitive positioning rests on three structural assets: (1) the co-op employer network, which functions as a recruiting and placement moat; (2) third-party-validated rankings (No. 4 nationally for MBA ROI per Bloomberg Businessweek; No. 1 in Ohio per Fortune); and (3) a recently expanded AI/analytics footprint spanning nine centers and institutes, the Business Analytics and AI Center, and the Applied AI Lab. Online delivery channels extend reach beyond the Cincinnati metro, and an embedded Handshake recruiting infrastructure plus dedicated Career Services lower employer acquisition friction relative to peer schools.

Name

MBA - University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Legal name

University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Website

https://business.uc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Carl H. Lindner College of Business is the University of Cincinnati's business school, delivering BBA, MBA, MS, PhD, and executive programs to roughly thousands of students annually, anchored by the nation's pioneering co-op program placing 1,200+ students with ~600 employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business School

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAA

Undergraduate Business Schools (BBA/BSBA Programs)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHAHAN

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAHALAE

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Distance & Online Universities

Keywords

• Business education programs
• MBA degree programs
• Cooperative education
• Executive education
• Graduate business school

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with different rates for in-state vs out-of-state and domestic vs international students. Application fees of $65 domestic/$70 international
2. Corporate Scholarships and Partnerships: Corporate tuition partnership program where employers like Fifth Third Bank provide tuition scholarships to employees pursuing graduate education
3. Donations and Philanthropy: Lindner Advancement office manages donor contributions and philanthropic support for the college
4. Professional Programs and Executive Education: Custom workshops and open enrollment programs for professional development in leadership, data analytics, AI, sales, project management, operations, and finance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati is a business school that confers undergraduate BBA degrees in 15 majors, MBA degrees (Full-time, Part-time, Online), specialized master's degrees in eight disciplines, PhD programs in six fields, graduate certificates, and executive/professional development programs. Its signature offering is a required cooperative education (co-op) program that places students in paid professional roles with nearly 600 employer partners, complemented by the PACE curriculum philosophy and Project Strategy experiential learning. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and corporate partnership scholarships.

Product overview

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of business education products. The core offerings include undergraduate BBA programs (15 majors), graduate programs including Full-time MBA, Working Professionals MBA, and MBA Online, as well as Specialized Master's degrees in Accounting, AI Management, Applied Economics, Business Analytics, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Marketing. Additional products include PhD programs, graduate certificates, Lindner Business Honors, First-Year Experience, cooperative education (co-op), professional/executive education programs, and specialized centers and institutes. The portfolio is delivered through a combination of on-campus, online, and hybrid formats with a strong emphasis on experiential learning and employer partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lindner MBA Comprehensive MBA degree offered in three formats (full-time, part-time for working professionals, online) with customizable curriculum and experiential-learning components; for early-career and mid-career professionals.
• MS in Accounting Master's degree in Accounting preparing students for CPA certification and careers in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting.
• MS in AI Management Master's degree focused on artificial intelligence management and the strategic implementation of AI technologies in business environments.
• MS in Business Analytics Master's degree covering data analytics, statistical methods, and business intelligence for making data-driven decisions.
• MS in Finance Master's degree in Finance with options including Investment Management certificate, preparing students for careers in corporate finance, investment banking, and portfolio management.
• MS in Human Resources Master's degree focusing on HR management, talent acquisition, compensation, and organizational development.
• MS in Information Systems Master's degree in Information Systems covering technology management, database systems, and IT strategy.
• MS in Marketing Master's degree in Marketing with capstone projects and focus areas including digital marketing and marketing research.
• MS in Applied Economics Master's degree in Applied Economics with curriculum covering economic theory, quantitative methods, and policy analysis.
• Graduate Certificates Stackable graduate certificates including AI in Business, Business Foundations, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Finance, Health Care Administration, Human Resources, Innovation, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Operations Excellence, Public Economics, Quantitative Finance, Real Estate, and Taxation.
• PhD Programs Doctoral programs in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Operations/Business Analytics/Information Systems (OBAIS) preparing students for academic careers.
• Undergraduate BBA Programs Bachelor of Business Administration degrees in 15 majors including Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Economics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Fashion Business, Finance, Industrial Management, Information Systems, Insurance and Risk Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations Management, and Real Estate.
• Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program Paid professional work-experience program connecting Lindner students with employer partners; students complete 1,200+ co-ops per year with nearly 600 companies earning $11 million in collective co-op earnings.
• First-Year Experience Immersive first-year program with learning communities of 15-20 students featuring Project Strategy (partner-company SWOT analysis) and Project Reinvention (commercial real estate business venture planning).
• Lindner Business Honors Accelerated honors program offering specialized academic and experiential-based learning, international experiences, and community building for high-achieving students.
• Lindner Professional Programs (Executive Education) Executive education and professional development offerings including custom workshops for organizations and open-enrollment programs covering leadership, data analytics, AI, sales, project management, operations, and finance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 90% of students secure full-time employment within three months of graduation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fifth Third BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFifth Third Bank is a corporate partner providing a 15% tuition scholarship per credit hour for full-time employees enrolled in approved Lindner graduate programs. This partnership supports workforce development and leadership advancement for Fifth Third employees pursuing graduate business education.
• Cintas CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCintas Corporation is a sponsor of the First-Year Experience program and serves as a company partner for Project Strategy, where first-year students conduct semester-long SWOT analysis projects with company representatives. Greg Eling, BBA '75, serves as Group Vice President representing Cintas.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeloitte participates as a company partner in the First-Year Experience Project Strategy program, providing first-year students with real-world business challenges and professional mentorship opportunities.
• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEY participates as a company partner in the First-Year Experience Project Strategy program, providing first-year students with real-world business challenges and professional mentorship opportunities.
• KPMGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKPMG participates as a company partner in the First-Year Experience Project Strategy program, providing first-year students with real-world business challenges and professional mentorship opportunities.
• P&G (Procter & Gamble)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerP&G participates as a company partner in the First-Year Experience Project Strategy program, providing first-year students with real-world business challenges and professional mentorship opportunities.
• KrogercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKroger participates as a company partner in the First-Year Experience Project Strategy program, providing first-year students with real-world business challenges and professional mentorship opportunities.
• GEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGE participates as a company partner in the First-Year Experience Project Strategy program, providing first-year students with real-world business challenges and professional mentorship opportunities.
• UC Real Estate CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UC Real Estate Center partners with Project Reinvention, where first-year student teams develop business plans to reinvent commercial real estate spaces into new ventures, providing industry expertise and mentorship.
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationHandshake is the primary recruiting platform used by Lindner for posting co-op and full-time positions, managing interview schedules, and registering for career fairs. It's the gateway for employers to connect with business-ready talent.
• Office of Partnership DevelopmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Office of Partnership Development coordinates all employer and corporate partner engagement, managing recruiting activities, classroom projects, sponsorships, and strategic collaborations between Lindner and industry.
• Digital Technology Solutions (DTS)coreTechnology or IntegrationDTS is UC's centralized IT services provider that supports Lindner IT, providing software catalog, network infrastructure, and technology support services for the college.
• 84.51, Acorn, altafiber, Ameritas, Beechmont Automotive, BM2 Freight, Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Coldwell Banker, Eastern Personnel Services, Enerfab, Fastenal, FC Cincinnati, Forvis, Graeter's, Great American Insurance Group, IKEA, Isotoner, Johnson Investment Counsel, JB Hunt, KAO Brands, Kept House, Kolar, LaRosa's, Loth, Motz, Northwestern Mutual, Paycor, Pep Promotions, Perfetti Van Melle, Phillips Edison, Plante Moran, Prospiant, Ronald McDonald House Charities, RSM US LLP, Sibcy Cline, Skyline, State Farm, Taste of Belgium, Tata Consultancy Services, Terracon, The Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, The Kleingers Group, TQL, Uber Freight, Valley Interior Systems, Woody Sander Ford, YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThese organizations serve as company partners for the First-Year Experience Project Strategy program, providing first-year students with real-world business projects, company visits, and professional mentorship. They represent a diverse range of industries including retail, healthcare, automotive, technology, and nonprofits in the Greater Cincinnati region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Indiana University Kelley School of Business: Public university business school with strong full-time MBA, online MBA, and undergraduate programs, plus extensive corporate partnerships. Comparable in scale, public-university model, and ROI ranking approach.
• Purdue University Krannert School of Management: Public university business school in Indiana offering undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs with strong industry partnerships. Peer along public-university, Midwest positioning, and STEM/analytics offerings.
• University of Michigan Ross School of Business: Top-tier public university business school offering BBA, MBA, specialized masters, and executive education with emphasis on action-based learning. Compares directly as a Midwest public peer with strong ROI rankings.
• Ohio State University Fisher College of Business: Public university business school in Ohio offering BBA, MBA, specialized masters, and executive education. Most direct in-state competitor sharing the same applicant pool and corporate recruiter base.
• Xavier University Williams College of Business: Cincinnati-based private university business school offering undergraduate and MBA programs. Direct local competitor for students and corporate partners in the Greater Cincinnati market.
• Miami University Farmer School of Business: Ohio public university business school known for strong undergraduate business programs and co-op/internship culture. Comparable in Ohio-affiliated applicant pipeline and corporate recruiting.

Broad incumbents

• Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management: Top-tier MBA program with a strong executive education portfolio and corporate partnership model. Broader incumbent offering Lindner an aspirational benchmark for executive education and corporate engagement.
• Wake Forest University School of Business: Nationally ranked business school with top-tier undergraduate and MBA programs. Comparable as a peer in the broader U.S. business school landscape competing for similar student segments.
• Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business: Highly ranked business school with quantitative undergraduate, MBA, and specialized master's programs. Compares as a higher-ranked peer in the same Midwest/Pennsylvania ecosystem with overlapping AI and analytics offerings.

Emerging players

• Wharton Online (University of Pennsylvania): Online certificates and executive programs from the Wharton School. Functions as an emerging competitor in the online/digital business education space where Lindner's Online MBA competes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-cincinnati-college-of-business
• Xx.com/LindnerCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/LindnerCollege

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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