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The Certificate in Closely-Held Business Taxation from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management helps you develop expertise in dealing with non-public businesses. The 12-credit graduate program can be completed in just nine months.

During the program, you'll study small business corporations, compensation, partnership taxation, wealth transfer, property transactions, and more. Our instructors have decades of teaching experience, as well as a deep professional understanding of the tax industry. 

There are a number of ways you can apply the skills you learn in the Certificate in Closely-Held Business program. All courses in the certificate count toward accounting hours required to sit for the CPA exam, if that's a goal you have. If you're already a CPA, you can qualify for CPE credit. Upon completion, you'll be able to use your new skills immediately in your current role, and if you choose to continue your education, you can transfer all of your certificate credits into our Master of Business Taxation program. The Carlson School of Management has a prestigious career center that offers an array of services to prepare students to enter and navigate the job market.

Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount.

The online Certificate in High Net-Worth Individual Taxation from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management prepares you to be an expert in personal tax planning for high-earning clients. 

In the asynchronous, flexible program, you'll study topics such as compensation and benefits, wealth transfer, income taxation of trusts and estates, and property transactions with expert faculty. Our instructors have decades of teaching experience, as well as a deep professional understanding of the tax industry. 

Complete the 12-credit, AACSB-accredited graduate certificate in as few as 15 months. All courses in the certificate count toward accounting hours required to sit for the CPA exam, if that's a goal you have. If you're already a CPA, you can qualify for CPE credit. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply your skills immediately to your current role, and if you choose to continue your education, you can transfer all of your certificate credits into our Master of Business Taxation program. The Carlson School of Management has a prestigious career center that offers an array of services to prepare students to enter and navigate the job market.

Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount.

Explore cross-national tax law and practices to prepare for a career working and leading in global business contexts with the online Certificate in International Taxation program from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. The 12-credit, AACSB-accredited graduate certificate can be completed in as few as nine months. 

Throughout the program, you'll learn transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions, international tax planning, and more from expert faculty. Our instructors have decades of teaching experience, as well as a deep professional understanding of the tax industry. 

There are a number of ways you can apply the skills you learn in the Certificate in International Taxation program. All courses in the certificate count toward accounting hours required to sit for the CPA exam, if that's a goal you have. If you're already a CPA, you can qualify for CPE credit. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply your skills immediately to your current role, and if you choose to continue your education, you can transfer all of your certificate credits into our Master of Business Taxation program. The Carlson School of Management has a prestigious career center that offers an array of services to prepare students to enter and navigate the job market.

Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount.

Explore management principles, strategic decision making, and key financial metrics with a Strategic Management Certificate from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. In a year, you can complete your certificate entirely online or through a combination of online and in-person courses, depending on what you prefer. 

You'll connect with faculty and classmates with diverse backgrounds, allowing you to build your professional network. The Strategic Management Certificate draws on insights of strategic decisions that drive success or failure within an organization. Candidates will study study foundational business topics in management and accounting, work in teams, and dive into curriculum covering strategy innovation, change, and implementation.

During your time in the program, you'll have access to expert instructors. With our extensive alumni network of nearly 60,000 alumni in more than 100 countries, you'll have the opportunity to make incredible connections at the University of Minnesota no matter how or where you choose to study.

Our students use what they learn immediately in the workplace. Your certificate credits can be applied toward the Carlson School's Online or Part-Time MBA program. All certificate students can meet with our career coaches to plan their next step.

Explore the most current practices in digital, social media, and traditional marketing with a graduate-level Strategic Marketing Certificate from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Study fully online or through a combination of online and in-person courses with expert faculty and earn your credential in as few as 12 months. 

The curriculum covers strategic decisions, providing you with a better understanding of marketing techniques used in business today. Students learn marketing concepts and skills in strategy development. They also dive deeper into subject areas, such as pricing, brand, buyer behavior, channels of marketing, data analysis in marketing, and international practices in marketing.

In the program, you'll be eligible for a meeting with our career coaches to plan your next steps. With our extensive alumni network of nearly 60,000 across more than 100 countries, you'll have the opportunity to make incredible connections at the University of Minnesota no matter how or where you choose to study.

Upon graduation, you can use your new knowledge to excel or advance in your current role or apply up the certificate credits to either our Online MBA program or Part-Time MBA program. 

The AACSB-accredited online Certificate in Tax Executive Taxation from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management is designed for those pursuing positions or promotion in large corporate tax departments. 

In your 12 credit hours of study, you'll explore corporate tax, state and local taxation, international taxation, and tax technology and analytics with expert faculty. Our instructors have decades of teaching experience and a deep professional understanding of the tax industry. 

This certificate can lead to a variety of career paths. All courses in the certificate count toward accounting hours required to sit for the CPA exam and pursue accounting careers. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply your skills immediately to your current role, and if you choose to continue your education, you can transfer all of your certificate credits into our Master of Business Taxation program. Graduates position themselves for leading roles in Fortune 500 and other large corporations.

During your time in the program, we provide ample support to help you plan your next step. The Carlson School of Management has a prestigious career center that offers an array of services to prepare students to enter and navigate the job market.

Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount.

Are you seeking a convenient path to careers that bring together the best of business and innovation? By seeking your Master of Applied Business Analytics online at the Carlson School of Management, you can establish yourself as an analytical professional versed in harnessing data tools to model trends, forecast demand, and identify business insights.

In this flexible, AACSB-accredited program, you'll learn from world-class faculty at the forefront of the business analytics field. The courses emphasize practical, applied learning and offer opportunities to collaborate with other students on projects virtually. The hands-on curriculum instills skills and knowledge relevant to careers in data analytics, business intelligence, and other in-demand fields.

The Applied Business Analytics curriculum is informed by the Management Information Systems Research Center, which has contributed to the field since 1968 and helped the Carlson School earn recognition as the birthplace of MIS. The courses go beyond technical training, equipping you with expertise for developing impactful business analytics strategies. Plus, you can tailor your education to your career goals via electives in marketing analytics, prescriptive analytics, generative AI, and other specialized subjects.

Request information about the online Master of Applied Business Analytics today. You can complete the part-time program in four semesters, becoming part of an alumni network with connections to leaders around the globe.

Become more competitive in the job market with an Online MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. Our program is designed for working professionals and provides maximum flexibility while offering a top-notch education, experienced faculty, and career services. 

Our coursework gives you the ability to specialize your skills through focused electives across a variety of subject areas, including accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and healthcare. Through two residencies, you'll develop connections with your classmates in person. There are many different ways to complete the residencies, including a week-long event in late spring, an in-person class, or study abroad options.

We understand that our students are balancing many responsibilities. Whether you are a career advancer or changer, our program can help you achieve your goals. Our program is designed to fit into your life and schedule. In fact, working professionals are the largest graduate student population at the Carlson School of Management.

Graduate in as little as two years. Our graduates secure job placements in marketing, operations, finance, general management, consulting, and more.

Employees from our corporate partner organizations, U.S. military members, and veterans are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount. Online MBA applicants can apply for 15% or 50% merit-based scholarships, which are available on a limited basis.

The AACSB-accredited Master of Business Taxation program at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management features expert faculty and courses developed specifically for online education by instructional-design experts. 

In one of the top graduate tax programs in the nation, you'll receive the deep technical knowledge along with the problem-solving, research, and analytical skills necessary to become a cutting-edge business advisor. Learn from instructors with experience in the world's leading tax firms and corporations. The critical thinking skills you'll gain in the Master of Business Taxation program make you a competitive candidate for top jobs. 

All courses in the certificate count toward accounting hours required to sit for the CPA exam and pursue accounting careers, if that's a goal you have. Many of our graduates go on to work for prestigious organizations, including the Big Four and other national/regional accounting firms and Fortune 500 companies such as Walmart, 3M, and General Mills.

An MBT degree from the University of Minnesota gives you instant credibility with clients, potential clients, and people within your organization. 

U.S. military members, veterans, and employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount. Selected students will be notified of their award amount at the time of admission.

Develop expertise for leading sustainable solutions to modern business challenges by earning your Sustainable Environmental, Social, and Governance Leadership Graduate Certificate at the University of Minnesota. This program was developed through a collaboration between the Carlson School of Management, the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, and the Institute on the Environment (IonE).

The 12-credit program focuses on public policy and sustainable practices relevant to business roles. You'll explore supply chain management, investments, and change leadership through an ESG lens, learning to implement solutions to challenges. The courses are taught by faculty with multidisciplinary expertise. With their guidance, you'll prepare to apply proven strategies when tackling ESG initiatives across industries.

While seeking your Sustainable ESG Leadership Graduate Certificate, you'll take five or six courses that enable you to lead environmental and social justice initiatives at organizations in Minnesota and worldwide. Personalize the certificate to your goals via electives that delve into corporate responsibility, environmental systems analysis, environmental justice, and other ESG topics.

By seeking your Sustainable ESG Leadership Graduate Certificate, you'll prepare to advance as an ESG leader qualified for in-demand careers with competitive salaries. You can complete the program on campus in as few as two semesters. Learn more today!