Master of Marketing
Do you enjoy creating experiences, influencing people, or analyzing trends? Are you looking for work that has purpose—and also pays well? There’s a path to your dream job (even if you’re not sure what it is yet, or how to get started): In just nine months, a Master of Marketing degree from the Carlson School can prepare you for a fun, rewarding career where you can make a difference.
- Complete your master's in 9 months
- 1:1 career support
- GMAT/GRE - Test Optional
Master of Marketing Program at a Glance
A Master of Marketing degree from the Carlson School of Management can open the door to more pay, more choices, and a more meaningful career. As one of the nation’s top business schools, a Master of Marketing degree from the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management will give you the education and experience that make you stand out.
Earn your degree in just nine months.
With a Master of Marketing from the Carlson School of Management, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of marketing, both academically and from a practical perspective. The Master of Marketing program is a cohort-based full-time, 32-credit, 9-month program.
Open doors to knowledge.
We have an entrepreneurship culture that you will be able to take advantage of through our Brand Enterprise course.
Master of Marketing students spend a semester working in groups to consult on marketing and business challenges at leading companies such as Schwan's and Cambria.
Is a Master of Marketing right for you?
Marketing is one of the fastest-growing fields today, and there’s a shortage of skilled talent. In other words: It’s a great place to start your career. You’ve already invested in a brighter future with your undergraduate degree. So why not take just one more step? Building on the knowledge you already have, a Master of Marketing will give you more career choices and rewarding work that matters to you.
Brie LaPlante, '19 BSB, describes marketing as a toolkit and says you can go anywhere with those skills.
Do something you love for a living.
A Master of Marketing degree from the Carlson School can help turn what you love into a career.
Graduates from the Carlson School’s Master of Marketing program have gone on to successful careers in a variety of industries with leading organizations, including U.S Bank, Best Buy, Polaris, and Culver’s.
- 91% of 2022 graduates accepted employment offers within six months after graduation.
- $70k average starting salary for 2022 Carlson Marketing graduates.
- 1:1 career support provided by the Carlson Business Career Center for a lifetime.
Why the Carlson School?
See what it's like to be a student at the Carlson School of Management in the Master of Marketing program.
An Investment in Your Future
A Master of Marketing degree is one of the best investments you can make. Increase your earning power, expand your network, and connect with companies here in Minnesota and around the world.
Average starting base salary for Carlson School marketing graduates.
The cost of your education is determined by the number of credits you need to graduate. The graduation credit requirement is 32.
91% of 2022 Carlson School graduates accepted job offers within 6 months after graduation.
Stay Connected
If you have questions about the Master of Marketing program, please contact msmk@umn.edu or schedule a 1:1 Advising Appointment.
