College of Business

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, College of Business History

University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, is a public, coeducational institution. The 473-acre campus is located in an urban area in Cincinnati. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is 35,244. Enrollment and room and board figures in the above capsule are approximate.

The College of Business was founded in 1958 and is located on the main campus, in its own building, Carl H. Linder Hall. Courses also are offered at Blue Ash (MBA) and Wright Patterson Air Force Base (MBA). The basic educational approach is to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation, which is then applied through case study and projects. Teamwork and communication skills are stressed throughout the program.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, College of Business Academics

The Graduate Business School offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Information Systems (MS-IS), Master of Science in Accounting (MSAcc), Master of Science in Taxation (MSTax), and Master of Science in Quantitative Analysis (MSQA) as well as doctoral programs in finance, marketing, quantitative analysis, operations management, accounting, and management, and joint degrees in law (JD/MBA), arts administration (MA/MBA), nursing (MS/MBA), and medicine (MD/MBA). Other programs include foreign exchange with 6 countries and project-based internship programs for the full-time program. The strongest areas of study are finance, marketing, international business, management, and operations management. The most popular courses are Finance, Marketing, International Business, and Information Systems. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus. International professors teach short courses, and distinguished business representatives teach seminars on relevant business topics.

Sixty-eight total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 20 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Financial Accounting
• Economics for Managers
• Statistics for Managers
• Organizational Behavior and Theory
• Communications Skills for Managers
• Financial Analysis and Valuation
• Decision Models
• Information Technology for Managers
• Finance for Managers
• Marketing for Managers
• Accounting for Managers
• Management of Operations
• Corporate Strategies
• Business Law for Managers
• Capstone

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements by transferring up to 3 approved graduate courses (12 credit hours) from an AACSB-accredited business school.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time is 1 year; maximum, 7 years. For students attending part time, the minimum is 24 months; maximum, 7 years.

There are 69 total full-time graduate business faculty, of whom 94% hold a doctorate; there are 13 part-time faculty, of whom 38% hold a doctorate. Faculty salaries are rated average for Category I institutions, based on the AAUP rating system. Average number of courses faculty teach is 5; average business class size is 33.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, College of Business Unique Programs

Library

Publications for the business school contained in the main library consist of more than 3 million volumes, 3.3 million microform items, 140,000 special business collections, and 71,000 audio/video tapes/CDs, and subscriptions to 36,500 periodicals. Students have access to 180 business databases from ABI to Zephyr. Other opportunities for research consist of other campus and public research libraries within the city.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. College of Business students have access to 118 networked computers located in 4 computer labs, available 7 days per week when school is in session. Software includes Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, MS Visio, Crystal Ball, Firefox, SAP, Oracle, SAS, SPSS, Internet Explorer 6, and business applications.

Career and Job Placement

In spring of a recent year, 29 companies recruited on campus. Sixty-two percent were national corporations. Majors most in demand were marketing, finance, and management. Average starting salary of the graduating class was $50,521; range was $30,000 to $80,000. The percentage of graduates finding jobs were:

• national corporations 68%
• regional corporations 18%
• local large enterprises 11%
• local small enterprises 3%

Placement services are extensive. Placement services for alumni include posting of executive positions, advisory services, and networking receptions. Placement is available through a separate placement office for graduate business students and the university placement office. Seventy-eight percent of a recent graduating class found jobs within three months of receiving their degree.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL. International students must score 600 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT) or 100 on the Internet-Based (iBT) version. They also must submit a translation of their transcripts, proof of health consisting of documentation of a physical examination, and proof of adequate funds to cover the entire year of study. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of a limited number of academic merit scholarships. The priority application deadline for fall entry is February 1.

Calendar

The school operates on a quarter basis. Quarters are 10 weeks long; summer sessions, 10 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening and Saturdays.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, College of Business Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.5. Most important admissions factors are GMAT results, academic accomplishments and ability, and work experience. A strong mathematics background is required.

Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited by mailings to selected students, minority scholarships and fellowships, targeted recruitment fairs, and advertising in minority newspapers.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, winter, and spring. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, GMAT scores, a nonrefundable application fee of $40, 2 letters of recommendation, the university dean’s application form, a resume, and essays. The early admission application deadline is February 15 for fall entry (final deadline, May 31). Students are notified of the admissions decision on a rolling basis, within 2 to 3 weeks of receipt of a complete application. The latest acceptable test date for fall entry is April 30 for full-time applicants. Once accepted, students may defer admission for up to 1 year with a written request.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, College of Business Financial Aid

Stipends and programs available for minority students include an Albert C. Yates scholarship. The FAFSA and the previous year’s tax return are required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition for in-state residents is $20,800 per year. Nonresidents pay $26,204 per year. On-campus room and board costs approximately $9000 and other fees, $2004. Graduate student housing is readily available on and off campus. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, College of Business Students

Thirty-two percent of a recent graduate business school class were enrolled full time; 93% have had an average of 6 years of full-time work experience prior to entering graduate school, a factor preferred by the school. The greatest percentage of students are from Ohio (90%). Thirty-six percent are women, 14% are minorities, and 26% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 29; ages range from 21 to 63. Seven percent enter directly from undergraduate school; 14% already have a graduate degree. Students’ undergraduate majors were as follows: 44%, business; 26%, engineering; 14%, math and science; 7%, liberal arts; 5%, law, medicine, education, and architecture; 2%, economics; and 2%, social sciences. About 3% of entering students leave by the end of the first year due to academic or personal reasons; 97% remain to receive their degree. In a recent year, 236 graduate business degrees were awarded.