by Doug Schmitt
BusinessSchools.com Staff Writer
September 27, 2006
Lying on the Ohio River and having a metropolitan area covering 15 counties, Cincinnati was once known to have an economy based on river commerce and trade. Today, it is a key retail, wholesale, and manufacturing hub boasting strong business, financial, and healthcare industries. “Cinci” is steadily growing, now having an inner-city population of around 300,000 and having a much larger metropolitan population; it shows no signs of decline. The city exports products including jet engines, machinery, software, financial services, and various other consumer goods. In addition to all of this, the city features a well known zoo, more than 100 museums and art galleries, numerous parks, and professional sports teams, providing recreational activities for all.
Employment and Internships
The economy in Cincinnati is strong and continually expanding as it is home to several Fortune 500 companies. Some of the area's largest employers include Proctor & Gamble, Kroger, American Financial Group, Cinergy, Fifth Third Bancorp, Federated Department Stores, and the Cincinnati Financial Corp. These companies provide internship and employment opportunities for students and graduates alike.
The occupational outlook for business and finance in Cincinnati through 2014 appears to show steady growth according to the Ohio Workforce 411. Overall business, management, and financial occupations will see 17.0% more jobs. Business operations specialists will have 19.1% additional opportunities. Operations managers will experience a 10.7% growth in jobs. Financial managers anticipate 12.1% additional jobs and human resources managers' will experience growth of 11.4% more job opportunities.
Education
Business students are presented with a large selection of educational opportunities in Cincinnati. One such opportunity is at the University Of Cincinnati College Of Business, offering bachelor's and master's level degrees. Some areas of study include accounting, banking, finance, management science, and merchandising/retail.
Other choices include Cincinnati State, offering accounting, business management, hospitality management, and marketing management. Additionally, the University of Phoenix – Cincinnati Campus offers degrees business administration, E-commerce, health care administration, and international business.
Financial Aid
Students in Cincinnati are presented with many options for obtaining financial aid. Financial aid comes in the form of grants, loans, and work study programs as well as scholarships, a more traditional means of paying for college. Many grants, loans, and work study programs can be applied for by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarships often come from individuals, corporations, schools, and organizations. These are almost always given based on certain criteria that the student must meet, including financial need, academic merit, and geographic location amongst various other criteria depending on the scholarship being applied for. A large, comprehensive list of scholarships available to students in Cincinnati may be found by visiting the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation.
Summary
Cincinnati is city full of opportunity for students and residents alike. The expanding economy combined provides endless job resources; as well, the dazzling array of recreational activities makes Cincinnati a fun place to be. These reasons alone can help anyone to see why Cincinnati is an ideal city to pursue an education in business.
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