Graduate Certificates Tuition & Aid
For the 2026–2027 academic year, Minnesota Carlson graduate business certificates cost $1,797 per credit, taxation certificates cost $1,695 per credit, and the Sustainable ESG Leadership certificate costs $1,756 per credit.
| Certificate Name | Certificate Type | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|---|
| AI for Business | General Business Certificates | $1,797 |
| Business Analytics | General Business Certificates | $1,797 |
| Corporate Financial Management | General Business Certificates | $1,797 |
| Leadership for Managers | General Business Certificates | $1,797 |
| Strategic Management | General Business Certificates | $1,797 |
| Strategic Marketing | General Business Certificates | $1,797 |
| Medical Industry | General Business Certificates | $1,797 |
| Supply Chain Management for the Medical and Health Sector | General Business Certificates | $1,797 |
| Sustainable Environmental, Social & Governance Leadership | General Business Certificates | $1,756 |
| Taxation | Taxation Certificates | $1,695 |
| International Taxation | Taxation Certificates | $1,695 |
| Close-Held Business Taxation | Taxation Certificates | $1,695 |
| Tax Executives | Taxation Certificates | $1,695 |
| High Net Worth Individual Taxation | Taxation Certificates | $1,695 |
Semester Fees
*All fees are subject to change.
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
|---|---|
| Carlson Collegiate Fee | $323/term (8 credits or less), $726 (9 credits or more) |
| Transportation | $77/term |
| Safety Fee | $9/term |
| Academic Records Fee (all programs, One-Time, first term of enrollment) | $150 |
Additional Costs
| Fee Type | Fee Cost |
|---|---|
| Academic records | $150 - A one-time academic records fee will be charged to all students during the term of enrollment |
| Tuition deposit | $200 - Due upon admission, is applied toward tuition in the first semester of enrollment |
| Book & course materials | $200/class (approximately) - The estimated cost of books and course materials |
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, supportive funding is typically not available for non-degree and certificate-seeking students outside of those planning to eventually earn an advanced degree with their credits.
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.
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:
- 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.
- 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
- Use personal savings.