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Twin Cities Campus
Business Administration M.B.A.Graduate Business Career Center
Curtis L. Carlson School of Management
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
M.B.A. Programs Office, 1-110 Carlson School of Management, 321 19th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-5555; fax: 612-626-7582)
Email:
mba@umn.edu
Website: http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/MBA
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
At the Carlson School, students tailor their education to meet their career objectives. Supported by outstanding faculty, cutting-edge coursework, and extensive networking opportunities, students compile an impressive record of professional achievements even before they graduate.
The master of business administration can be achieved in any one of three ways: through the Full-Time M.B.A., the Part-Time M.B.A., or the Executive M.B.A. The program offers courses on the west bank of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus at the Carlson School of Management and in Hanson Hall. Most Full-Time M.B.A. courses meet Monday-Friday between 8 a.m. and 5:25 p.m.; Part-Time M.B.A. courses meet Monday-Thursday evenings from 5:45 to 9:05 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8-11:20 a.m. and 12:30-3:50 p.m.; Executive M.B.A. courses meet predominately on alternate weekends.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by AACSB International.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Please review the Admissions Checklist online for detailed admissions requirements.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must have an acceptable score on the GMAT. In addition, international students must have an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE).
Applicants must submit their test score(s) from the following:
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
33 to 42
major credits and
22 to 24
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses towards program requirements is not permitted.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
The Carlson Full-Time M.B.A. program offers an intense curriculum of coordinated core courses that provide a sound foundation in essential managerial disciplines, along with electives customized to fit the student's career path. The Full-Time M.B.A. involves a rigorous time commitment, varying from 30 to 50 hours spent on campus per week, with students expected to complete the 64 credits required for the degree in two years.
The Carlson Part-Time MB.A. curriculum includes a set of core courses that offer an in-depth study of the foundational and functional areas of business, as well as advanced electives, international study options, and areas of emphases which allow students to tailor a program to their long-term career goals.
The Carlson Executive M.B.A. is built on a foundation of time-tested business principles. By emphasizing a global perspective, the rigorous curriculum helps students develop a deeper understanding of theory and practice. Each class moves through the program together as a cohort, following set schedules. From orientation to graduation, it takes about 21 months to complete the program. Classes are held Fridays and Saturdays, predominately on alternate weekends, and do not meet during the summer.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Full-Time Master of Business Administration
The Carlson Full-Time M.B.A. program offers an intense curriculum that gives students a distinct edge. They start by taking coordinated core courses that provide a sound foundation in essential managerial disciplines, while at the same time, customizing their education to fit their career paths. The full-time program involves a rigorous time commitment. While the amount of time spent on campus varies from 30-50 hours per week, all students are expected to complete the degree in two years with 64 credits.
Full-Time M.B.A. Core Requirements
MBA 6300 - Strategic Management (3 cr)
MBA 6150 - Managerial Communications (1 cr)
MBA 6120 - Data Analysis and Statistics (3 cr)
MBA 6030 - Financial Accounting (3 credits)
MBA 6220 - Operations Management (3 cr)
MBA 6230 - Financial Management (3 cr)
MBA 6210 - Marketing Management (3 cr)
MBA 6235 - Managerial Accounting (2 cr)
MBA 6110 - Management and Organizational Behavior (2 cr)
MBA 6140 - Managerial Economics (2 cr)
MBA 6240 - Information Technology Management (2 cr)
MBA 6315 - Business Ethics (2 cr)
IBUS 6400 - Global Discovery (3 cr)
Carlson Enterprise (10 credits)
Electives (22 credits)
Part-Time Master of Business Administration
The Carlson Part-Time M.B.A. curriculum includes core courses that offer an in-depth study of the foundational and functional areas of business. Advanced electives, international study options, and areas of emphases allow students to tailor a program that meets their long-term career goals. To graduate, students must earn 48-57 credits. Up to 9 credits of core courses may be waived based on prior academic coursework.
Part-Time M.B.A. Core Requirements in Recommended Sequence
MBA 6300 - Strategic Management (3 cr)
MBA 6120 - Data Analysis and Statistics (3 cr)
MBA 6030 - Financial Accounting (3 cr)
MBA 6220 - Operations Management (3 cr)
MBA 6230 - Financial Management (3 cr)
MBA 6210 - Marketing Management (3 cr)
MBA 6035 - Managerial Accounting (3 cr)
MBA 6110 - Management and Organizational Behavior (2 cr)
Information Technology Management Coursework (2 credits)
Choose 1 of the following:
IDSC 6040 - Information Technology Management (2 cr)
IDSC 6050 - Information Technology and Solutions (2 cr)
Economics Coursework (2-4 credits)
Choose 1 of the following:
MBA 6140 - Managerial Economics (2 cr)
FINA 6341 - World Economy (4 cr)
Ethics Coursework (2 credits)
MBA 6315 - Business Ethics (2 cr)
International Experience (4 credits)
All students are required to complete international course work or participate in an experiential learning abroad program.
Elective Courses
After completion of the core courses, M.B.A. students pursue a number of elective courses to reach the 48-57 credits required for degree completion. Elective courses are chosen from a broad range of department offerings.
Carlson Executive Master of Business Administration
The Carlson Executive M.B.A. is built on a foundation of time-tested business principles. By emphasizing a global perspective, the rigorous curriculum helps students develop a deeper understanding of theory and practice. Each class moves through the program together as a cohort, following set schedules. From orientation to graduation, it takes about 21 months to complete the program. Classes are held Fridays and Saturdays, predominately on alternate weekends, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and do not meet during the summer.
China Executive M.B.A.
Full-time Dual Degree
Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration
Hamline Law/M.B.A. Dual Degree
Doctor of Medicine/Master of Business Administration
Master of Healthcare Administration/Master of Business Administration
Master of Public Health/Master of Business Administration
Vienna Masters of Business Administration
Vienna
This sub-plan is optional and does not fulfill the sub-plan requirement for
this program.
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