Business Partnerships
University of Cincinnati offers more than 120 online programs spanning certificates, associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees—giving working professionals flexible, career-aligned pathways to advance without putting life or work on hold. Designed with real-world application in mind, our programs combine academic rigor with the convenience and support today’s workforce needs to succeed.
What is the Business Partnership Program?
The University of Cincinnati Online views employer partnerships essential to student success. UC is committed to collaborating closely with your organization to ensure employees receive the guidance, resources, and personalized support they need—from enrollment through graduation—maximizing both individual growth and organizational impact.
Our Business Partnership Program is designed to benefit both your organization and your employees.
Company Benefits
Added educational benefit to your benefits offerings at no cost.
- Enhanced Workforce Skills: Employees gain future-ready skills aligned with industry trends.
- Increased Retention: Educational benefits improve job satisfaction and employee loyalty.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Access to UC’s world-class curriculum and expert faculty.
- Visibility and Engagement: UC Online participation in your company's professional development events, career fairs, and informational sessions.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible online learning that works around work schedules.
- Taught by same faculty and staff as our in-person learners without needing to come on campus.
- 100+ nationally ranked programs to choose from.
- Access to UC’s extensive alumni network.
- Career advancement through upskilling.
- Increased earning potential.
- Job security.
Why Partner with UC Online?
Return on Investment
The University of Cincinnati Online experience is an employee retention tool and a free benefit to employees, giving your business the potential to reduce turnover among employees – providing significant cost-savings for an organization.
High-Quality Employees
Individuals interested in online education have many of the key characteristics that translate to a high performing employee. By partnering with UC Online, organizations can channel this highly motivated group’s desire to grow.
Improve Loyalty at No Cost
By partnering with the University of Cincinnati Online you are providing an amazing benefit to your employees at no cost to your business.
Business Partnership Testimonials
Take advantage! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. UC was more than helpful and willing to work with me to ensure success.
MADISON MCCLAIN KEY AUTISM SERVICES
"The UC Online Business Partner Scholarship meant a major opportunity for me. It allowed me to return to school in a way that feltrealistic and manageable while still balancing work and family. It helped remove the financial barrier that had been holding me back, and it reminded me that my goals are worth investing in."
-JOY BROYLES
KROGER
"Earning my degree has been a long-time goal, and this scholarship gave me the chance to finally achieve it. I feel more confident in who I am personally and professionally. It truly was a dream come true."
-ERIN SPANGLER
MERCY HEALTH