As part of a highly competitive selection process, the Carlson School carefully considers each applicant's demonstrated and potential abilities as a student, manager, and leader. 

Candidates applying for admission may be eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver if they meet the following criteria:

Find out if you're eligible for a GMAT/GRE waiver

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Please note that a candidate must meet one requirement from each box in order to be granted a waiver.

The Carlson MBA offers access to award-winning faculty and an international network of esteemed alumni, opportunities for global exploration and hands-on projects with real clients, lifelong connections to a diverse and supportive community of peers, and so much more.

• #3 U.S. public university business faculty for intellectual contributions
• One-of-a kind experiential learning opportunities
• 55,000+ alumni in 95 countries

Learn from the best

Ranked #3 U.S. public university business faculty for intellectual contributions

Career Services

The Carlson School offers one-of-a-kind experiential learning opportunities, connecting students with real-world projects. And this work gets noticed. 

Expand your network

With 55,000+ alumni in 95 countries, joining the Carlson School MBA program means instantly expanding your network. 

A fully immersive two-year program for aspiring career changers who have an average four years’ work experience. Includes enterprise experiential learning in 4 areas. 

Full-Time

Full-Time:       2 years

Start date:      Fall (September)

Location:         On-campus (fall & spring)

Courses:          Enterprise program available

Full-Time:     
 1-year; 45 credits

Start date:
Summer (June)

Location:
On-campus; classes held during    the day

Courses:
Experiential learning & various 
 electives (2 credits)

The Carlson Part-Time MBA program welcomes learners who are more than students: they’re employees, spouses, parents, and community leaders.

Part-Time

Part-Time:      Flexible timeline (typically 3 ½ years)

Start date:      Spring (January) Fall (September)

Location:         Evening, weekend, online, and                                         hybrid classes

Courses:           specializations or various electives

Full-Time:     
 1-year; 45 credits

Start date:
Summer (June)

Location:
On-campus; classes held during    the day

Courses:
Experiential learning & various 
 electives (2 credits)

Designed for those with at least six years of career experience, the intimate 2-year Carlson Executive MBA lets you share the classroom with leaders from diverse backgrounds. 

Executive

Part-Time:       2 years

Start date:      Fall (September)

Location:         On-campus; Friday & Saturday                                      classes on alternating weekends

Courses:          Four elective course options

Full-Time:     
 1-year; 45 credits

Start date:
Summer (June)

Location:
On-campus; classes held during    the day

Courses:
Experiential learning & various 
 electives (2 credits)

- No GMAT Required -

Apply lessons from your coursework to your day job while boasting your earning potential, broadening your business knowledge and skill set, and opening new professional doors.

Online

Part-Time:       Flexible timeline (typically 3 years)

Start date:      Spring (January) Fall (September)1

Location:         Online; Two in-person residencies

Courses:          Various electives

Full-Time:     
 1-year; 45 credits

Start date:
Summer (June)

Location:
On-campus; classes held during    the day

Courses:
Experiential learning & various 
 electives (2 credits)

Must have one of the following:

5+ years of full-time professional work experience. Note: internships or co-ops cannot be included. Graduate assistantships and fellowships can be included. 

- OR -

4+ years of full-time military experience

- OR -

Graduate (masters or doctoral) degree

- OR -

Professional credential of CPA or CFA