Lindner offers multiple MBA modalities to accommodate a diverse array of professionals
Full-time, part-time and online options offer flexibility, accessibility
Emerging and growing professionals have multiple pathways toward earning a Master of Business Administration at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business. By assessing their needs, time commitments and career goals, professionals at all levels can choose from a full-time cohort learning experience, a working professionals part-time degree program or an online MBA option.
An MBA is an ideal addition to the resume of a professional seeking to advance in management positions and become a more effective leader. With a diverse array of learning outcomes related to all primary business functions, professionals in any field or discipline can benefit from obtaining an advanced business degree.
“It's a degree to help individuals become better managers. This is for teachers who want to become principals. Nurses who want to become department heads. Doctors who want to start their own practice or have a unit within hospital. Engineers who want to move from technical fields to the business realm,” said Johnny Rungtusanatham, PhD, academic director for Lindner MBA programs and professor of operations, business analytics, and information systems. “For students who have a business degree, they want to come back for an MBA, and they want to pivot.”
While all professionals may benefit from an MBA degree, their individual needs and situations will inform what modality is right for them. Prospective MBA students should reflect on their lifestyles and current commitments to make that decision. Lindner’s three MBA programs offer varying degrees of flexibility and time commitments to meet the needs of many individuals.
No matter the modality, Lindner’s MBA programs are top-tier and nationally ranked.
Full-time
- No. 2 among Ohio public institutions (Bloomberg Businessweek, Poets&Quants)
- No. 68 overall in the country (Bloomberg Businessweek)
Part-time working professionals
- No. 1 among Ohio public institutions (Fortune)
No. 26 in the country (Fortune)
Online
- No. 1 public online MBA program in Ohio (U.S. News & World Report)
- No. 15 online MBA program in the country (Fortune)
Full-time, cohort MBA program
The full-time, cohort MBA program allows individuals to form close connections with their fellow students as they progress through their degree program. Designed as a one-year program, the full-time MBA option is ideal for those willing to temporarily step away from their career to dedicate time to their professional development. Although heavily structured, the program offers some flexibility for students in terms of the electives they choose to complement their coursework. Note, admission to the full-time program is only offered for the fall semester.
Vidita Kanniks, ’24
Vidita Kanniks. Image provided.
Where are you from?
Cincinnati
What was your most recent title?
Professional musician and educator
What drew you to Lindner?
Being a Lindner grad comes with a rich alumni network that I consider very valuable. I have a number of friends who are alumni of the college and have spoken highly of their experiences. I also honestly just love the new building design, and it felt like the icing on the cake. It's an inspiring space with world-class facilities.
Why did you choose to pursue an MBA?
I started working in the social media/marketing space within the classical music world and became curious about different career avenues in business. I felt an MBA would be the perfect curriculum to get a holistic understanding for business along with some hard skills and exposure to real-world experience.
What made the full-time, cohort program right for you?
The cohort program was a no-brainer. Especially after the COVID era, I was eager to be in a collaborative education environment. I really appreciate the continuity in the full-time program and the opportunities for teamwork and growth alongside my peers, similarly to colleagues in a work setting.
How do you anticipate earning an MBA will advance your career and/or professional goals?
I can already speak to the fact that the MBA has massively widened my perspective on the world and has equipped me with the vocabulary to better thrive in a business environment. I think the networking opportunities are equally valuable as the academic enrichment and I'm sure the faculty, student and alumni connections will serve me for a lifetime.
Part-time working professionals MBA program
Those wishing to enter the working professionals part-time MBA program benefit from the same socialization opportunities as the full-time, cohort program while enjoying more flexibility as to how and when they complete their degree requirements. Part-time MBA students may choose to take evening or weekend classes to accommodate their nine-to-five.
James Lenihan, ’22
James Lenihan. Image provided.
Where are you from?
Cincinnati
What is your current title?
Senior manager, project delivery, Fidelity Investments
What drew you to Lindner?
The location, value and reputation it carries among the professional community.
Why did you choose to pursue an MBA?
I weighed several reasons:
- As a way to satisfy my desire for continuous improvement.
- As a veteran, I had remaining GI Bill benefits that I wanted to use.
- I wanted to have an MBA as an additional “tool” in my toolbox as it may open doors and opportunities that otherwise might not be available.
- As a leader, I feel it's my obligation and responsibility to perfect my craft so that I can, in turn, channel the best work product out of my teams.
- Lastly, I have three children at home, and pursuing an MBA allows me to live by example that your education is never finished no matter how old you are.
What made the part-time modality right for you?
I work full-time and travel internationally, so the part-time option was best for me. And did I mention we had three kids?
How do you anticipate earning an MBA will advance your career and/or professional goals?
I hope the MBA will open doors and opportunities for me that otherwise may not have been available. Additionally, the networking opportunities among other students, professors and staff has been a wonderful value add!
Online MBA program
The online MBA program offers the greatest degree of flexibility. Students decide when, where and how they complete their coursework. With all classes taken virtually, this degree option meets the needs of those who wish to earn a degree at their own pace in an accessible format.
Jeremy Martin, ’21
Jeremy Martin. Image provided.
Where are you from?
I'm originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, but I have been living in Cincinnati since 2004.
What is your current title?
Director of digital and user experience, University of Cincinnati
What drew you to Lindner?
As a longtime UC employee, I had been contemplating a graduate degree. The ranking and prestige of the Lindner MBA are what drew me to the college as I decided on a graduate pathway.
Why did you choose to pursue an MBA?
The MBA was the best fit for me in my professional progression. I did not have a lot of traditional business education or training, but as my career progressed, I was adding more and more management and oversight responsibilities to my role. I felt that the MBA was the most well-rounded business offering to provide me with the research and educational background to go along with my boots-on-the-ground experience.
What made the online modality right for you?
I have a full-time job, a family, hobbies and volunteer work that occupies much of my time. The flexibility to attend to coursework asynchronously and mold the program around my busy life was really important to me. I was able to connect with faculty members regularly without issue and even group projects were accessible through Zoom and Teams. Simply put, without the online option, I would not have been as successful in the program.
How has earning an MBA helped you to advance your career and/or achieve your professional goals?
The MBA has helped me to better understand the underlying business practices within my division, the university as a whole and external partners and vendors with which we interface. I’ve directly used learnings and coursework from my MBA program in personnel management practices, project planning, organization and communication, and financial management. An MBA provides students with real-world skills that fit in any professional environment. The Lindner MBA provided me with direct practices that I was able to integrate into my day-to-day and make me a better employee, co-worker and manager.
Featured Image at top: Full-time MBA students engage in a lively discussion on the first day of fall semester classes. Photo/Lauren Meisberger.
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