Online MBA

Personalized, Flexible Education for Driven Learners

Take control of your education and professional future no matter where you are. The AACSB-accredited Online MBA gives you a foundation of fundamental business knowledge through core classes offered fully online. Build on your expertise with a variety of electives that match your career goals.

In addition to your online classes, you will connect with peers and faculty through a residency experience and can network at alumni events across the country. Complete the 52-credit Online MBA at your pace in as little as two years.

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AACSB Accredited

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Rigorous Curriculum Prepares You For Success

Complete core classes and choose from electives in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, healthcare, supply chain, and more. Experience the same coursework and faculty as our Part-Time MBA program, which is the #6 Best Part-Time MBA Among Public Universities in the U.S.1

Residency Experience

Network with peers and faculty by choosing a week-long residency, an in-person course, or study abroad.

Maximum Flexibility

Complete online coursework anytime, anywhere, as long as you adhere to course requirements.

Scholarships and Tuition Discounts*

New this fall, we are offering a guaranteed 15% tuition discount for fall 2025 Online MBA applicants who submit and complete their application by June 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Central. All students who apply by this time and are admitted will automatically receive a 15% tuition discount.

Additionally, a very limited number of 50% merit-based scholarships may be available. You must complete a separate essay as part of the application to be considered for a merit scholarship.*

Employees from our corporate partner organizations are automatically eligible for a 15% tuition discount for select Carlson School programs, including Online MBA. In addition, degree-seeking students who are U.S. military members or veterans are eligible for a 15% military discount.

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Enhance Your Career with an Online MBA

Our graduates secure titles in accounting, finance, technology, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. Graduates in 2024 saw a 62% average increase in salary from program start to four months post-graduation, and 52% reported a significant job change within 4 months after graduation.2

Top Annual Salaries for MBA Grads**

  1. Top Executives: $189,5203
  2. Marketing Managers: $140,0404
  3. Financial Managers: $139,7905
  4. General and Operations Managers: $98,0013
  5. Management Analysts and Consultants: $95,2906

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management

The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota is a recognized leader in business education and research. Established in 1919 and located in Minneapolis, the Carlson School is committed to developing leaders who believe business is a force for good through experiential learning, international education, and the school’s strong ties to the dynamic Twin Cities business community.

Flexible Learning at the Carlson School of Management

No matter where you study, you’ll have access to a highly supportive team, including enrollment specialists, career center coaches, and expert instructors. With our extensive alumni network across more than 100 countries, you’ll make incredible connections regardless of your course modality.

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Sources and Disclaimers

  1. U.S. News & World Report. “Best Part-time MBA Programs.” Retrieved April 16, 2025, from https://usnews.com/.
  2. Part-Time and Online Master of Business Administration Employment Report 2024. University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/.
  3. Top Executives: Pay. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov.
  4. Advertising, Promotions, and Marketing Managers: Pay. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov.
  5. Financial Managers: Pay. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov.
  6. Management Analysts: Pay. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2023, from https://www.bls.gov.

*Important note: You cannot receive both a merit-based scholarship and the 15% tuition discount. If you receive a 50% merit-based scholarship, it will take the place of the 15% tuition discount. Discounts and scholarships are not transferable to other degree programs and may not be “stacked” with other Carlson School or UMN offers. All Online MBA discounts and scholarships are applied to tuition only and do not cover fees.

**Note: These numbers represent the 2022 median salary.