Minnesota Carlson Part-Time MBA
Guaranteed 15% tuition discount for Spring 2026*
Online & Part-Time MBA, MABA and MBT applicants who submit and complete their application by December 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central. All applicants who apply by this time and are admitted will automatically receive a 15% tuition discount.
Grow Your Business Skill Set to Advance Your Career
The Part-Time MBA program from Minnesota Carlson can help you reach your career goals, build your network, and sharpen your business acumen, all at your own pace. This flexible program, accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, is led by expert faculty who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
Minnesota's Twin Cities are home to Fortune 500 companies, new startups, and more, making Minnesota Carlson an ideal home for business professionals ready to advance their careers. We also understand the unique needs of working adults – in fact, professional students are the largest population at Minnesota Carlson. When you finish your degree, you'll have the confidence, connections, and expertise to take your next step.
- Scholarships available
- #6 Best Part-Time MBA (Public Universities) – U.S. News & World Report (2025)
- 15 specialization options
- #6 Best Part-Time MBA Programs – Fortune (2024)
- In-person, online, and hybrid course delivery
An MBA Designed for Working Professionals
Earn an MBA on your terms. With evening, weekend, and online courses available, you have the flexibility to fit classes into your busy life. We offer multiple course formats, and most classes are offered on weekday evenings and online. Select classes are offered in condensed format on three Fridays or three Saturdays.
An MBA Designed for Working Professionals
Earn an MBA on your terms. With evening, weekend, and online courses available, you have the flexibility to fit classes into your busy life. We offer multiple course formats, and most classes are offered on weekday evenings and online. Select classes are offered in condensed format on three Fridays or three Saturdays.
Discover A Flexible MBA with a Customizable Curriculum
Throughout the Part-Time MBA program, you will complete a curriculum designed to deliver a broad understanding of the business enterprise and focused knowledge of key functional areas. In addition to required courses, you will supplement your program of study with electives to become more skilled in subjects that align with your interests and professional goals. Career-focused MBA specializations are also available to customize your degree further.
Course Highlights
- MBA 6301 Strategic Management
- MBA 6315 Business Ethics
An Investment in Your Future
Minnesota Carlson's Part-Time MBA program provides the advanced knowledge and hands-on experience you need to pursue new opportunities and long-term career growth. The graduation requirement is 52 credits, with a tuition cost of $1,797 per credit.
Scholarships
Part-Time MBA applicants can be considered for 15% merit-based scholarships. A limited number of 50% merit-based scholarships are also available.** Visit our program scholarships page to learn more.
Become a Leader in Your Field
The expertise you gain in our Part-Time MBA program can help you open doors to new professional opportunities. Employment in business and financial occupations is expected to grow faster than the national average through 2032, and the median annual wage for this occupation group is nearly 66% higher than the median for all occupations.1
Whether you want to enter a new field or pursue leadership or management roles in your current industry, Carlson can help you get there. From the class of 2024, 52% of graduates earned a promotion or switched companies/roles/industries.2
average salary increase within 4 months of graduation2
median salary for Part-Time MBA graduates2
Admissions Details and Application Deadlines
Minnesota Carlson's Part-Time MBA program offers a streamlined online application. In addition, our application is GRE/GMAT score optional. There is no minimum GPA requirement, and our application fee is $75, with a waiver available for active-duty U.S. military service members. You can explore other requirements below.
Admissions Requirements Overview
The following materials are required to apply to the Part-Time MBA degree program:
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities/colleges where coursework has been completed (official transcripts required upon acceptance of admission to the program)
- Personal statement essay
- Proof of English language proficiency***
- Two years of full-time work experience
- Two professional recommendations
- Video essay
- Current resume
Application Deadlines
Spring (January Start) | Summer (June Start) | Fall (September Start) |
|---|---|---|
| October 15 | February 15 | May 15 |
| November 15 | March 15 | June 15 |
| December 15 | April 15 | July 15 |
Online & Part-Time MBA, MABA and MBT applicants who submit and complete their application by November 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central. All applicants who apply by this time and are admitted will automatically receive a 15% tuition discount.
Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount for select Minnesota Carlson programs, including Online MBA. In addition, degree-seeking students who are U.S. military members or veterans are eligible for a 15% military discount.*
"I chose to attain my MBA for their high-quality educators and the experience that the program offered. When researching different programs, the U of M was at the top of my list and I was ecstatic when I was accepted into the program."
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources and Disclaimers
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Financial Analysts.
- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. Part-Time and Online Master of Business Administration Employment Report 2024.
*Carlson scholarships and discounts are not transferable to other degree programs and may not be "stacked" with other University of Minnesota/Carlson scholarships, discounts or reduced tuition programs such as Regents Tuition Benefit Program or Senior Citizen Education Program (SCEP).
**A scholarship essay is required to be eligible for a 15% or 50% scholarship.
***All applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency through academic transcripts/mark sheets or an English language test.
