Admissions Requirements
Minnesota Carlson graduate certificates offer learners an excellent opportunity to gain expertise in specific areas to advance their careers. Learners must apply and be accepted into each graduate certificate area of study to be eligible to receive a certificate and may apply the credits earned through these programs toward a graduate degree at Carlson. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable degree from an officially recognized college or university outside of the U.S.
Application Dates
Round | Submission Deadlines |
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Spring (January) Start | |
Round 1 | October 15 |
Round 2 | November 15 |
Round 3 | December 15 |
Summer (June) Start | |
Round 1 | February 15 |
Round 2 | March 15 |
Round 3 | April 15 |
Fall (September) Start | |
Round 1 | May 15 |
Round 2 | June 15 |
Round 3 | July 15 |
August 1 (Final deadline) |
*Please note the Business Analytics Certificate only has a Fall start.
Application Checklist
Use the information provided below to help guide you through the applications process.
Graduate Certificate to Part-Time and Online MBA
Certificate Learners that have previously completed a Carlson Business Administration Graduate (Postbaccalaureate) Certificate can transfer the 12-13 credits completed in the certificate into the Part-Time or Online MBA program to continue with the MBA curriculum.
Carlson Certificate credits cannot be transferred to the Full-Time or Executive MBA programs.
Certificate learners will complete the Carlson Degree Application for Certificate Earners Form, creating a program application.
Please connect with Carlson staff to determine when to apply for degree transfer at [email protected].