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The University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business connects top talent to top employers. With a network of more than 50,000 alumni, a dedicated Career Services team, and deep business partnerships that have forged talent pipelines, Lindner graduates consistently achieve high job placement upon graduation.
For students graduating in the 2023-24 academic year, 92% of master’s students secured employment within three months of graduation, reporting average starting salaries that amounted to US $90,922.
Steadfast commitment to co-op and experiential learning
What makes Lindner stand out from other business schools is its distinctive combination of academic and hands-on experiences. The Lindner College of Business is the leading co-op business school for undergraduates. Graduates international students leverage OPT, giving them up to 3 years of practical training in the USA.
What makes Lindner stand out from other business schools is its distinctive combination of academic and hands-on experiences. The University of Cincinnati founded co-op, or cooperative education, in which students alternate their studies with periods of professional work experience. Lindner is proud to continue this tradition as the nation’s leading co-op business school. More than 1,000 co-ops were completed by 821 students throughout the 2023-24 academic year.
While Lindner’s graduate programmes do not all offer a co-op program, experiential learning is embedded in graduate curriculum. Hands-on projects are integrated into courses to sharpen not only your technical expertise but also your soft skills, such as effective communication and critical thinking. Working with top international companies – such as Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Kroger, Cintas Western & Southern Financial Group, and GE Aerospace – will train you to meet industry standards and give you a head start to your future career. Graduate international students leverage OPT, giving them up to three years of practical training in the U.S.
“It opened a gateway to understanding how corporate America works. And also, how to deal with clients, and how to communicate,” graduate Shehnaz Shake, MS ’24, says. “It is much more collaborative, and companies are very clear cut on what they need and what the expectations are while giving you the freedom to work through things on your own.”
The Lindner College of Business boasts consistently high job placement with high average starting salaries. Source: University of Cincinnati
Five master’s programmes that lead to great career outcomes
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most versatile master’s degrees today. MBA graduates earn an average starting salary of USD$96,846 working in managerial positions in a wide range of organisations, from Fortune 500 companies to small startups. Ranked as the No. 1 full-time MBA programme in Ohio and No. 3 in the U.S. for return on investment, this accelerated programme can be completed in as little as one year or 16 months plus an internship. You can even pair your 12 elective credits with a Lindner Graduate Certificate, allowing you to graduate with two degrees. There are over 20 specialized certificate options, including the brand new Artificial Intelligence in Business and Quantitative Finance certificates.
Ranked No. 14 in North America, the STEM-designated Master of Science in Business Analytics is another Lindner highlight. By completing this master’s degree, you will develop advanced data analytics and business intelligence skills in fields like descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. Graduates have gone on to land average starting salaries of nearly US$100,000.
The Master of Science in Information Systems fuses fundamental business concepts with Information Systems technical courses and practical experience for the most ambitious voices in the field of Information Systems management. Weekly on-campus employer seminars enable students to meet alumni and industry professionals and learn about real-world applications of course concepts.
“Companies from finance, edtech, retail, consumer packaged goods and many other industries participated, and the speakers came with great knowledge and enthusiasm to share their experiences with us,” says current student Shreyas Nadig, MS ‘23. “This is a great way to stay connected with the current trends, and it has personally helped me route my focus towards my career goals.”
Varsha Raja, MS ’24, pictured right, completed an internship at fabrication and manufacturing company HBH Holdings while competing her MS IS degree with a graduate certificate in data analytics. Upon graduation, she joined HBH Holdings subsidiary BESCO as a business analyst. Source: Lindner College of Business
The Master of Science in Finance has four focus areas to specialise in: Corporate Finance, Investments, Risk Management, and Real Estate. Depending on which area you choose, you take specific courses that help you prepare for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Financial Risk Manager examinations. Graduates have successfully landed full-time positions at many of the country’s most respected companies, reporting an average starting salary of US$85,901 and above.
The Master of Science in Applied Economics is another well-rounded programme that allows you to engage in research opportunities and internships while in school. The programme also satisfies all requirements to take the Certified Business Economist® exam from the National Association for Business Economics (NABE). With an average starting salary of US$80,400, graduates of the programme are hired by top companies the likes of Amazon, JPMorganChase, Nielsen, and Procter & Gamble
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