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Online MBA Program at a Glance

Add a powerful MBA from a top-ranked program, all on your schedule. Learn from internationally recognized faculty, join a powerful network, and customize your education to meet your career goals. With the Online MBA program, you're in control of education. The Carlson MBA Program has offered online asynchronous courses for over 10 years.

  • New scholarships for fall 2023 applicants
  • 85% of graduates earned a promotion or switched roles/companies/industries within 4 months of graduation
  • 1:1 career support
  • GMAT waiver available

Your MBA on your time, online.

Getting an MBA is even more flexible with the Carlson School's Online MBA program. Finish the program in as little as two years or go at your own pace. No matter which you choose, the Online MBA offers the flexibility to suit your lifestyle and align with your career ambitions. 

start date
Start date
Fall (September); Spring
(January)
duration
Duration
Flexible timeline - Average 3
years
format
Online
work experience
Work experience
Average 10 years of
experience

On-campus experiences further enhance the Online MBA program. These experiences deepen students' connections to the broader Minneapolis-St. Paul business community and strengthen their professional network

 

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Online MBA is designed with the flexibility to fit your life. 

Online learning comes to life through video lectures, discussions, and team projects. Work alongside your cohort as you solve business problems in core courses. Then, customize your education with electives tailored to fit your interests. All of this can be completed at your own pace.

 

Online Learning Modalities

 

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An unbeatable investment in your future

An Online MBA from the Carlson School of Management is one of the best investments you can make. Amplify your earnings, extend your network, and tap into global business opportunities.

  • $122,051 average starting salary for Carlson School Online MBA graduates.
  • $1,720 cost per credit. 52 credits are required to graduate.
  • On average, graduates earn back 41% of their education costs within one year of graduation.

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Leverage top-notch career services

Connect with the Carlson School's Business Career Center (CBCC) virtually to access the career support you need. Work with a career coach to craft a career plan that will reach your goals. From career tests, mock interviews, and job search tools, the CBCC can help you on every step of your career journey.

 

85%

of graduates earned a promotion or switched roles/companies/industries within 4 months of graduation

69%

changed level or were promoted since starting the program

61%

average salary increase within 4 months of graduation

"The ability to attend from my house or my computer, wherever that may be, is hugely important and it makes my life much more efficient."
– Anna Veit, Class of 2023
"I chose Carlson due to its global focus and its relationships with leading corporations. Carlson's unique relationship with the Minneapolis-St. Paul business community gives us an opportunity to learn directly from leaders across diverse industries. These experiences are critical in supporting my growth in current and future roles!"
– Aaron Johnson, Class of 2023
“The Carlson School has an excellent reputation and offered me the flexibility that I didn’t see in other highly rated programs I looked at. In my field, I cannot afford to take time off to go to school full time, but I also have a tough schedule, so the flexibility of doing the accelerated program on my own time was vital.”
– Emily Trapani, Class of 2018, Senior Public Policy Professional at Equinix

Application Deadlines - Fall & Spring Start

Apply early and give yourself the best chance to join the Carlson School's Online MBA program.

Spring (January start)

  • October 15
  • November 15
  • December 15

Fall (September start)

  • May 15
  • June 15
  • July 15
  • August 11 (Final deadline)

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If you have questions about the Online MBA program, please contact Joel Eaton.

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