Forbes: UC among nation's top online MBA programs

The Lindner College of Business online MBA program is tops among alumni for flexibility

The University of Cincinnati's online MBA program ranks highest among alumni for the flexibility it affords students, according to Forbes.

The Forbes article, "The Top Online MBAs: The Best Options Now On The Market," was written by Poets & Quants CEO and Editor in Chief John Byrne. 

"... [F]or a program’s flexibility to allow students to manage their professional and personal lives while earning an MBA," wrote Byrne, "alumni from the University of Cincinnati rated their school best with a score of 9.88."

Poets & Quants included the UC Lindner College of Business online MBA in its 2020 list of the 35 best online MBA programs in the country, the second time in as many years the Lindner MBA has earned that distinction. More than 300 business colleges now have online MBA programs in the U.S. alone. 

About the Lindner College of Business

The Carl H. Lindner College of Business is are committed to developing the next generation of business leaders. Through personalized career coaching and experiential learning, our students graduate with a competitive advantage in the workforce and are strongly positioned to address a multitude of today’s global business challenges.

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