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Master of Business Administration – MBA

August 01, 2019
38-48 credit hours
August 26, 2019

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Master of Business Administration – MBA

The University of Cincinnati’s AACSB-accredited online MBA program allows you to advance your career on your own schedule and can be tailored to fit your lifestyle. Login to classes when and where you like and complete the entire program online in just one year, with the option to take in-person courses at UC’s Uptown Campus.

Our unique and comprehensive program blends a mixture of academic, research-intensive learning with real world experiences that prepare you with the skills necessary to tackle today’s business challenges.

Led by the same award-winning faculty as our on-site classes, our online MBA is consistently ranked as one of the top programs in the country for its value. In fact, U.S. News & World Report just recently ranked us as the best online MBA program in Ohio, the fifth best in the Midwest, No. 26 in the country and No. 47 in the world.

12 credit hours of electives customize your MBA to fit your specific career goals. Our online certificate/concentration offerings include Health Care Administration, Health Care Finance, Health Care Operations, Health Care Policy and Regulation, Marketing, Corporate Taxation, and Individual Taxation.

What is Business Administration?

Cincinnati’s online MBA program offers you:

  • The ability to customize your degree around your busy lifestyle
  • One of the most affordable tuition rates in the country
  • World-class faculty who provide personalized attention to each and every student
  • An immersive experience where you’ll gain strategic leadership and decision-making skills as well as core skills in accounting, economics, finance, leadership, operations management, business analytics, information technology and marketing

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Is UC Online right for me?

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Nationally ranked
U.S. News & World Report ranked UC's online MBA program No. 1 in Ohio, No. 10 in the Midwest and No. 33 in the country among public institutions.
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Flexibility
Complete your MBA in as few as 12 months with six start dates per year!
Experience UC Online
Less than 5% of business programs are AACSB accredited,
and the Lindner College of Business has been accredited since 1919!
FAQs
  • Is the GMAT or GRE required?

    The GMAT/GRE is required for the MBA program; however, waivers are available. Factors determining eligibility are listed below.

    We highly recommend applying to your program of choice before taking the GMAT/GRE or sending us your scores.

    You may be eligible for an entrance exam waiver if you:

    • Have at least three years of relevant professional experience and a 3.0+ GPA from a completed bachelor’s degree program awarded by a regionally accredited institution
    • Have seven or more years of relevant professional experience that demonstrates advancement
    • Graduated from a University of Cincinnati degree program within the last three years with a 3.5 GPA or better
    • Have an active CPA certification or a terminal degree (such as a PhD, MD or JD)
    • Successfully completed a graduate degree in a relevant field
  • Is Federal Financial Aid (Title IV) available?

    Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.

    Sources of aid:

  • Will I need to be on-campus in Cincinnati at any point during the program?

    Yes, to walk across the stage for your graduation. (Just kidding, that is optional!)

    The University of Cincinnati online MBA is a true 100% online program with no travel requirement to graduate with your degree.

    We do offer in-person experiences to our online MBA students to enhance your learning experience. These opportunities integrate with our on-campus MBA program and include global immersion experiences, on-campus programs and career fairs.

    For more information on what in-person opportunities are available to you, please contact your advisor.

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The University of Cincinnati is one of the first institutions to offer online courses. Innovation in education is at the forefront of what we do. We have expanded the convenience and quality of our online learning to online degree programs. Today, we offer nearly 100 degrees from undergraduate to doctoral programs.

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