University of Minnesota (Carlson) | MBA Programs  

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University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management


321 19th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Accreditations

AACSB



MBA Programs

Full-time MBA

2-year, full-time program

 Minneapolis

SpecializationEntrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Medical Industry, Supply Chain
Credits64
IntakeFall
Application fee$75
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts from each college or university where you have completed coursework
  • GMAT or GRE Score
  • Two Professional References
  • Current resume
  • Interview
  • Personal statement
  • TOEFL, IELTS or PTE if English is not your first language
  • Video essay


Part-time MBA

Part-time program

 Minneapolis, online (blended)

Most of the classes are offered in the evening during the week and on Saturdays.

SpecializationEntrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Medical Industry, Supply Chain
Duration2.5-7 years. 3.5 on average.
IntakeFall, Spring
Application fee$75
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts from each college or university where you have completed coursework
  • GMAT or GRE Score
  • Two Professional References
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement
  • TOEFL, IELTS or PTE if English is not your first language
  • Video essay


Executive MBA - Minneapolis

Executive MBA program

 Minneapolis

Classes are held Fridays and Saturdays, typically on alternate weekends, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and do not meet during the summer.

DurationFrom orientation to graduation, it takes about 20 months to complete the program.
IntakeFall
Application fee$75
Admission Requirements
  • Transcripts from each college or university where you have completed coursework
  • Three Professional References
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement
  • Admissions Interview
  • TOEFL, IELTS or PTE if English is not your first language
Application Checklist
  • GMAT/GRE/Executive Assesment (not required)
  • English Language Testing score (if applicable): TOEFL, IELTS, PTE
  • Admissions Interviews
  • Personal Statement and Feedback Essay
  • Three professional references
  • Official transcripts
  • Current resume
  • Application


Executive MBA - Vienna

Executive MBA program

 Vienna. Residency in Minnesota

Program offered in collaboration with the WU Executive Academy at Vienna University of Economics and Business. The program is delivered in 4-day modules, once a month.


Courses are taught in English.

IntakeApril
Application fee€200
Admission Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree (equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher)
  • Minimum of five years of relevant work experience
Application Checklist
  • Official translation of university diplomas
  • Resume
  • Letter of motivation
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Copy of your passport
  • Admission interview
  • Copy of university diploma in original language


Online MBA

Online program

 online

Online courses with two in person residencies.

Credits48 credits
DurationIn as little as 2 years
Application fee$75
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts from each college or university where you have completed coursework
  • GMAT or GRE Score
  • Three Professional References
  • Current resume
  • Two essays
  • Interview
  • TOEFL, IELTS or PTE if English is not your first language


Part-time MBA

Blended program (min. of 25% of online classes)

 Minneapolis, online (blended)

Most of the classes are offered in the evening during the week and on Saturdays.

SpecializationEntrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Medical Industry, Supply Chain
Duration2.5-7 years. 3.5 on average.
IntakeFall, Spring
Application fee$75
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts from each college or university where you have completed coursework
  • GMAT or GRE Score
  • Two Professional References
  • Current resume
  • Personal statement
  • TOEFL, IELTS or PTE if English is not your first language
  • Video essay


Master of Health Administration (MHA)/MBA

Dual program

 Minneapolis

Dual degree program offered in partnership with the Carlson School's Medical Industry Leadership Institute.


Master of Public Policy/MBA

Dual program

 Minneapolis

Dual degree program offered in conjunction with the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.

CreditsMinimum of 86 credits


MD/MBA

Dual program

 Minneapolis


PharmD/MBA

Dual program

 Minneapolis or Duluth

The PharmD/MBA dual degree program was developed for students who have already been enrolled in the University of Minnesota PharmD Program (Twin Cities or Duluth campus).


Courses are taught in English.


Master of Arts in Human Resources and Industrial Relations/MBA

Dual program

 Minneapolis


MBA/MS in Business Analytics

Dual program

 Minneapolis

The MBA/MSBA dual degree can be completed in 2.5 years and culminates in the completion of two graduate degree programs.

Application fee$75 (non-refundable) for U.S. citizens; and $95 for international applications and U.S. residents with foreign credentials
Admission Requirements
  • MSBA Prerequisites: Completion of Calculus Course, Demonstrated Computer Programming Proficiency
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Application
  • Transcripts
  • GMAT or GRE General Test
  • English Language Testing Score (if applicable)
  • Resume
  • Video Essay
  • Recommendations
  • Interview


MBA/Master of Science in Applied Economics

Dual program

 Minneapolis

Joint degree program offered in conjunction with the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.