Part-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA)

3–3.5 Years

AACSB Accredited

#10 Best Part-Time MBA (Public Universities)

Scholarships and Tuition Discounts Available

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Stand Out with a Highly Customizable MBA

Acquire Advanced Skills to Level Up Your Career Quickly

Whether you are a career advancer or changer, our Part-Time MBA program can help you achieve your goals. Everything about the program is designed to fit into your life and schedule.  In fact, working professionals are the largest population in graduate programs at Minnesota Carlson.

Take classes in person, online, or both and tailor your degree with focused electives across an array of subject areas, including accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, management, and healthcare. The program is ranked the #10 Best Part-Time MBA Among Public Universities in U.S. News and World Report (2024).1 Scholarships and tuition discounts are available for qualified applicants.*

Renowned Academic Programs to Enhance Your Potential

Our Part-Time MBA program features industry-relevant core classes with an array of electives. Carlson’s expert instructors are dedicated to your success, ensuring our courses are accessible no matter where you are in your life and career.

Course highlights include:

Strategic Management

This course focuses on the competitive strategy of the firm, examining how firms achieve and maintain superior profitability.

Business Ethics

Gain an understanding of the ethical environment within which businesses and managers operate and explore the ethical obligations of organizations and managers.

Financial Management

This course provides students with an understanding of financial markets and the main types of securities that are issued by corporations.

Admissions Requirements

Take the first step in completing the Carlson Part-Time MBA program by submitting your application. Through a streamlined process, you can complete the application and submit all admission requirements entirely online.

Part-Time MBA Admission Requirements

Application Fee$75 (Waivers are available for qualifying active duty members of the U.S. military.)
TranscriptsAll official transcripts from previously attended institutions
GRE/GMAT ScoreOptional, but not required
Additional Requirements
  • 2 professional letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Current resume
  • Video essay
  • 2 years work experience – some internships may apply

Scholarships and Tuition Discounts*

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. Applicants to our Part-Time MBA and Online MBA programs can apply for 15% or 50% merit-based scholarships, which are available on a limited basis.

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A Degree that Accelerates Your Career

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

Five Growing Career Areas for MBA Grads

  1. Marketing & Sales: $138,060 per year3
  2. Finance: $161,700 per year4
  3. General Management: $136,550 per year5
  4. Operations & Logistics: $139,510 per year6
  5. Consulting: $107,790 per year7

The University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management

The Curtis L. Minnesota Carlson at the University of Minnesota is a recognized leader in business education and research. Established in 1919 and located in Minneapolis, the Carlson 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 Minnesota Carlson

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 Disclaimer

  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. Retrieved May 1, 2025, from https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/.
  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Sales Managers. Retrieved June 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Financial Managers. Retrieved June 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Management Occupations. Retrieved June 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  6. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Purchasing Managers. Retrieved June 25, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  7. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Management Analysts and Consultants. Retrieved June 25, 2025, 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 or UMN offers. All Part-Time MBA discounts and scholarships are applied to tuition only and do not cover fees.