UMN Admission Requirements: Master of Business Taxation
Explore the Admission Requirements for Our Online Master's Program
Get all the details you need to apply to the Master of Business Taxation program at the Carlson School of Management. All materials are submitted electronically through our simple online application. That's where you'll receive the admission decision and upload your documents. The application can be saved and continued later.
Below, you'll find requirements, important dates, and more.
Application Deadlines
The Carlson School is here to guide you through a seamless admissions process. Review the milestones below to see when you'll need to submit your application to start the Master of Business Taxation program at the best time for your schedule and professional goals. Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Applicants will receive their admission decision within 10 business days of the admission committee receiving a submitted and completed application. Completed and submitted applications require that the admissions committee has received all materials, including transcripts, resumes, a personal statement, and recommendations. You will receive communication from the admission committee when your application has been received and marked as complete. If granted a scholarship, notification will be included in your admission decision.
Key Admission Dates
| Round | Spring Start (January) | Fall Start (September) |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 15 | May 15 |
| Round 2 | November 15 | June 15 |
| Round 3 | December 15 | July 15 |
We will accept applications after the deadline if space is available. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Admissions Requirements
Apply to the Master in Business Taxation program at Carlson today. As you gather the necessary documents below, you can save your progress and return to your application later.
List each institution of higher learning from which you have earned credit in your application.
Unofficial Transcripts
You will need to submit a transcript from each college or university where you have completed coursework before your application will be considered complete and reviewed by the admissions committee. This includes institutions where you have earned credit that transferred towards degree credit at another college/university. Third Party credential evaluation reports and degree planning audit documents are not accepted as equivalent to a transcript.
International credentials must include both the original language document and an English translation. Include original language diplomas if a degree was conferred.
Please do not mail in paper copies of your transcripts. Official transcripts or academic records are not needed for initial review.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts/academic records are required after you are admitted to a graduate program. You will receive a list of the specific credentials we need from you at the time of admission. These must be submitted before you register at the University of Minnesota. All transcripts and academic records uploaded to the online application are considered unofficial.
It is your responsibility to request official transcripts/credentials from the original institution. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the University from the issuing institution. Do not send official transcripts to yourself first.
Use the following address:
Carlson School of Management
MBA & MS Programs
University of Minnesota
321 19th Ave. South, Suite 1-110
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0438
For electronic transcripts, use [email protected] as the recipient.
The University of Minnesota reserves the right to require the submission of official transcripts or credentials at any time during the admission review process.
Limit your statement to 1,000 words (two pages) and address the following questions:
- Why are you choosing to pursue an MBT degree at this time in your career? What are you hoping to accomplish by doing so? Briefly describe your short-term (upon graduation from the program) and long-term (5-10 years after the program) career goals. Please be specific with roles, companies and/or industries if possible.
- What excites you about being part of the Carlson School MBT program?
- Describe your current thinking about diversity, equity, and inclusion. How has your thinking changed over time?
Submit a current resume (CV) that includes job responsibilities and accomplishments. The resume can include part-time work, internships, graduate assistants, or co-ops as necessary.
If you've taken the GMAT or the LSAT, you can submit your scores in your application. While submitting test scores is optional, completing an exam with strong test scores can strengthen a candidate's academic profile in the admissions review process.
Proof of English Language Proficiency is required of all applicants and must be demonstrated in one of the following ways.
- Completed at least the last two years of a bachelor's degree or one year of graduate school (full-time) in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Anglophone Africa, or the English-speaking Caribbean and will provide official transcripts
- Completed education solely in English in a country where English is not an official language with documented proof
- Will provide the official results of an English language test taken within the last two years
The following tests are all accepted:
The application fee is $75 (non-refundable) for U.S. citizens, international applicants, and U.S. residents with foreign credentials. Your application fee will be waived if you have been on active duty in the U.S. military within three years of submitting your Master of Business Taxation application. Submit electronically via the online application.