All individuals with an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution, regardless of field of study, are eligible to apply for admission to the nationally-ranked Master of Science in Marketing online program at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business.
Admission to the Lindner College of Business Marketing program is selective and based on a combination of factors including academic and professional achievement, strong communication skills and a proven record of effective leadership. Applicants should have at least a B grade average (or equivalent) in undergraduate coursework, or otherwise provide evidence of academic promise that is satisfactory to the admitting department.
Applications are reviewed in a holistic manner, with careful consideration given to all aspects of your application portfolio. Following review by the admissions committee, accepted applicants will be notified directly.
To apply you will be asked to provide the following information:
Two letters of recommendation. At least one should be a professional contact, the other can be academic. The name and email address of each recommender is required.
At the University of Cincinnati Lindner College of Business, we value thought-driven leaders. With this in mind, please upload a personal goal statement expressing the following:
Formatting: We recommend the personal goal statement be between 250 and 500 words, double-spaced.
Please provide a current copy of your resume or CV.
The GMAT and GRE are not required for admission to the MS Marketing program. Applicants can submit test scores if they would like them to be considered as part of their application portfolio.
All applications are reviewed holistically, with careful consideration given to the entire portfolio.
Unofficial transcripts are required (including University of Cincinnati transcripts).
* Once accepted, send official transcripts to [email protected] or mail to the following address:
Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati 110 Van Wormer Hall P.O. Box 210627 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0627
International Bachelor’s Degrees: for Admissions review, transcripts must be translated into English. If you have a three-year international bachelor’s degree, please use the free WES Degree Equivalency Tool (WES) to verify its U.S. equivalency. WES also provides free tools to help you calculate your GPA.
If admitted, you will need to obtain an official NACES course-by-course evaluation, which must be completed within your first semester of the program.
Additional information is available at business.uc.edu/programs-degrees/graduate/specialized-masters/marketing or you can contact your Enrollment Services Advisor for additional guidance.
International Bachelor’s Degrees
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Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
Sources of aid:
The University of Cincinnati MS Marketing program is available 100% online.
While you will never need to come to campus, you are invited to take an on-campus course if you want. Some of our on-campus classes are offered in a one-weekend format. There is also a study abroad course option if you want to participate in a one-week travel option for one of your elective courses.
And of course, you are invited to walk across the stage at your graduation ceremony in Cincinnati!
For details on the in-person experiences available to you, contact your Advisor for the most up-to-date information.
Yes! There are no restrictions as to how many or how few credits you take in either half-term session. To maintain good standing with the University, students need to take at least one credit per academic year.
If you are using Federal Financial Aid, you can collect it as long as you fulfill the 5 credit hour requirement per semester. Here are some examples of what that timing could look like for a student:
For questions about your specific enrollment needs, please contact your advisor.
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