Tuition & Student Fees
The cost for Graduate Certificate students varies depending upon the graduate certificate you wish to obtain. Each certificate is associated with a graduate degree program, to which you may be eligible to transfer into upon completion of the certificate.
| Certificate Name | Associated Degree | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Management | Part-Time or Online MBA | $1,660 |
| Business Analytics | Master of Applied Business Analytics or Part-Time or Online MBA | $1,660 |
| Corporate Financial Management | Part-Time or Online MBA | $1,660 |
| Leadership for Managers | Part-Time or Online MBA | $1,660 |
| Strategic Management | Part-Time or Online MBA | $1,660 |
| Strategic Marketing | Part-Time or Online MBA | $1,660 |
| Medical Industry | Part-Time or Online MBA | $1,660 |
| Supply Chain Management for the Medical & Health Sector | Part-Time or Online MBA or Master of Science in Supply Chain Management | $1,660 |
| Taxation | Master of Business Taxation | $1,428 |
| International Taxation | Master of Business Taxation | $1,428 |
| Closely-Held Business Taxation | Master of Business Taxation | $1,428 |
| Tax Executives | Master of Business Taxation | $1,428 |
| High Net Worth Individual Taxation | Master of Business Taxation | $1,428 |
Campus Fees
| Fee Type (Charged per Semester) | Fee Cost |
|---|---|
| Transportation Fee | $71 |
| Carlson School Collegiate Fee | $290 (for less than 9 credits) |
Academic Records Fee
A one time academic records fee of $150 will be charged to all students during the first semester of the program.
Tuition Deposit
A non-refundable $200 tuition deposit, due upon admission, is applied toward tuition in the first semester of enrollment.
Books and Course Materials
The estimated cost of books and course materials is approximately $200/class.
Financial Aid
Some employers offer reimbursement programs for employees who enroll in a certificate program. To cover additional expenses, the University of Minnesota's office of student financial aid provides federal educational loan programs.
Most financial aid requires admission to a degree-seeking program, there is limited aid available for non-degree and certificate-seeking students.
To apply for financial aid, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may complete it anytime; the University will process the application after you have been admitted. The University of Minnesota FAFSA code is 003969.
If you have questions about loan programs, contact Jim Parker (612-626-0750), our Carlson MBA financial aid representative.
*All fees are subject to change.
External Scholarship Resources
Graduate Certificates do not offer scholarships as candidates are typically employed during the program. We encourage students to use a few strategies:
1) Take advantage of employer tuition benefits. Many companies are willing to contribute $5,250 annually. We encourage candidates to have a conversation with their supervisor or HR to understand their companies’ employer tuition benefit.
2) Consider moving through the program more slowly as the program is on a pay-per-credit tuition model. This could allow you to maximize annual benefits, as well as stagger personal contributions
3) Use personal savings.