Master of Business Administration
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Program Details

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.

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Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

AACSB International (AACSB)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Admission Tests

GMAT, GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Statement of Purpose/Intent, Resume/CV, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Official College Transcript(s), Essay/Writing Sample

Additional Info

  • Requires two years of full-time work experience
  • GRE/GMAT waiver available for qualifying students, based on a combination of GPA and prior work/educational experiences
  • Requires an on-campus orientation, along with a flexible residency option