programs/marketing/carlson-school-of-management-qs-masters-in-marketing

Carlson School Of Management

Masters in Marketing · Tier II

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Salary & Career

avg salary$75,500

Program Info

duration16 months

tuition$58,724

formatFull-time

teachingMix of case studies, lectures, and experiential learning projects

Class Profile

class sizeVaries, approximately 30-40

avg age22

avg work experience0.5 years

women %65%

international %41%

Rankings

QS rank#23

tierII

Admissions

GMAT Range

Optional

TOEFL Min

100+

IELTS Min

7.0+

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 16, 2024

round2January 8, 2025

round3March 12, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

MKTG 6051: Marketing ManagementMKTG 6055: Buyer BehaviorMKTG 6072: Marketing ResearchMKTG 6082: Brand ManagementMKTG 6075: Pricing StrategyMKTG 6078: Integrated Marketing CommunicationsMKTG 6090: Marketing Strategy

Elective Areas

Marketing AnalyticsDigital MarketingBrand Management

Top Recruiters

General MillsTargetUnitedHealth Group3MLand O'LakesBest BuyPolarisHormel Foods

Top Industries

Retail: 35%Consumer Packaged Goods: 17%Healthcare: 13%Manufacturing: 13%

Program Highlights

-Action Learning Projects
-Customizable curriculum
-Connections to Twin Cities marketing community

APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Masters in Marketing

deadline:

Oct 16, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 16, 2025 (-413 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 16, 2025 (-382 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 16, 2025 (-382 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 16, 2025 (-351 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 16, 2025 (-321 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Masters in Marketing

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025