Full-Time MBA
Full-Time MBA Program at a Glance
Earn a powerful MBA in two years from a top-ranked program that allows you to customize your coursework to fit your career path. Learn from internationally recognized faculty, join a talented community that will transform you personally and professionally, and instantly expand your network with a Full-Time MBA at the Carlson School.
- 96% of graduates received job offers 90 days after graduation (5-year average)
- #31 best full-time MBA program (U.S. News & World Report 2024)
- Top 10 Business School for Healthcare (FindMBA)
- GMAT waiver available
Rigorous. Immersive. Customizable. Global.
The Carlson School of Management, a pioneer in experiential learning for its Full-Time MBA program, equips students to tackle real-world complexities through a rigorous 64-credit curriculum. Explore diverse options, including the STEM-designated Management Science MBA, blending fundamental business knowledge with advanced analytical and quantitative capabilities.
A fully customizable, intensive curriculum
The Carlson Full-Time MBA program allows students to customize their courses to pursue their ideal career path. Moving forward, you will begin customizing your education to fit your career path.Â
- Establish a foundation of fundamental business knowledge through core classesÂ
- 8 specializations to choose from
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An MBA is one of the best investments you can make
Embark on a transformative journey with our Full-Time MBA program, offering diverse admissions, affordable tuition, and a variety of scholarships to help you earn your degree.Â
- $43,680 a year for Minnesota residents, and $55,920 a year for non-residents
- 90% of the class of 2023 received a scholarship
Transform your career
The opportunities for your business career are boundless. The Carlson School maintains strong connections with numerous companies actively seeking students like yourself. Whether your ambition is to join a corporate organization, contribute to a non-profit, embark on your entrepreneurial journey, or explore a unique endeavor of your own, we wholeheartedly support your aspirations.
of graduates receive job offers within 3 months of graduation (5-year average).
companies recruit on campus.
one career coach for every eight students.
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Application Deadlines
Apply early and give yourself the best chance to join the Carlson School's Full-Time MBA program.
Application Deadlines
- October 1
Decision Notification: November 15 - December 1
Decision Notification: February 1 - February 1*
Decision Notification: March 15 - April 1Â (Domestic Applications Only)
Decision Notification: May 15
Deadlines that occur on a weekend or holiday are extended through the next business day.Â
*All International Applications must be complete by February 1.
What It's Like to be a Full-Time MBA Student
Learn what it's like to be a student at the Carlson School of Management in the Full-Time MBA program.
Stay Connected
If you have questions about the Full-Time MBA program, please contact us at ftmba@umn.edu.