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programs/marketing/minnesota-carlson-masters-in-marketing
Salary & Career
avg salary$75,500
Program Info
duration9M
tuition$56,080
formatFull-time
teachingMix of lecture and experiential learning featuring a required MSMK Capstone project
Class Profile
class size35
avg age23
avg work experience1 year
women %70%
international %61%
Rankings
QS rank#19
tierII
Admissions
GMAT Range
668 (average)
TOEFL Min
90+
IELTS Min
7+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15, 2024
round2January 15, 2025
round3March 15, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Marketing ResearchBuyer BehaviorMarketing StrategyPricing StrategyDigital MarketingStrategic Marketing SimulationData Analysis and Visualization for Marketing
Elective Areas
Marketing AnalyticsBrand ManagementProduct Management
Top Recruiters
3MBest BuyGeneral MillsLand O'LakesTargetUnitedHealth GroupMedtronic
Top Industries
Consumer Packaged Goods (33%)Retail (22%)Healthcare (11%)Technology
Program Highlights
  • -Customized Curriculum
  • -Small cohort sizes
  • -Practical, hands-on learning experiences
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Marketing
deadline:
Oct 15, 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, 2026Jul 15, 2025 (-414 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2025 (-383 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2025 (-352 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2025 (-322 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
vlocal(2026-09-02)