Admission Requirements: Business Foundations Graduate Certificate

Next Term Application Deadline

04.15.2025

Total Credits

Next Term Starts

05.12.2025

Request More Information from an Enrollment Advisor

Step 1 of 2

Program of Interest*
Program requires the completion of an associate degree program. Have you earned an associate degree?*
- Yes (*includes in-progress degree)
- No
Program requires the completion of a BSN degree program. Have you earned a BSN degree?*
- Yes (*includes in-progress degree)
- No
Desired Start Date*
*This program is now enrolling for Summer 2025.

Name*
First Name Last Name
Email*
Country*

Country
State*
State
ZIP
This field is hidden when viewing the form
*
Region Postal Code
Phone*
Phone*
Military Affiliated
Freely given consent from contact*
By submitting this form I accept the privacy policy and understand that University of Cincinnati may contact me via telephone, email, and/or text messages about educational programs using an automated technology.*
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Admission Requirements

Business Foundations Certificate Online Admission Requirements

Admittance to the Business Foundations Certificate program is highly selective and based on a combination of criteria. This includes both academic and professional achievement, communication skills and a proven history of leadership.

Currently, candidates enrolled in the Business Foundations Certificate program are ineligible for financial aid until they enter the Lindner MBA online program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application Letters of Recommendation Statement of purpose essay Resume Transcripts

Application

Submit an online application.

Apply to the Business Foundations Certificate — Distance Learning program.

Application fee ($20 domestic/$25 international)

Letter of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation is needed for the Certificate program. Please provide the name, mailing address and email address of your recommender.

Statement of purpose essay

Statement of purpose essay, explaining in less than 500 words how the Lindner MBA program will further your career goals.

Current resume or CV

Unofficial school transcript(s)*

Please note that applicants do not need to send official copies until accepted into the program. Unofficial school transcripts are required upon time of application, including University of Cincinnati transcripts. Additional information is available at

https://business.uc.edu/programs-degrees/graduate/certificates.html

*Accepted applicants are required to send official transcripts to:
Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati
110 Van Wormer Hall
P.O. Box 210627
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0627

FAQs

Do I need to log in on a certain day or time to take classes?

You do not. Classes are asynchronous. You can log on anytime 24/7 to complete your coursework.

To enhance your experience and learning, many of our instructors offer online office hours held at a predetermined date and time.

(There are a few exceptions to the asynchronous components, please view program FAQs for more information)
How are the classes structured/what is “asynchronous?”

What is asynchronous online learning? Fully asynchronous courses allow you flexibility in your schedule. Once enrolled in a program, you may view instructional materials when it works best for you as long as you meet course deadlines. There is no live video lecture component for this type of learning. For more information on asynchronous learning visit our blog post: Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning

Once enrolled, you’ll use tools like Canvas and meet with your Student Success Coordinator on a regular basis to ensure you’re on track to graduate. Learn more about the UC Online experience in the video below.
How responsive are faculty members to student questions?

Our faculty members are very responsive to our students. They provide office hours and oftentimes their personal phone numbers, so students may easily schedule a time to discuss questions or issues.