GRADUATE PROGRAMS

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Who Thrives in This Program

The MDA is built for professionals who want to sharpen their decision-making, strengthen their leadership, and expand their impact. Our students and alumni come from 25+ countries and represent fields including consulting, entrepreneurship,, technology, finance, education, government, and healthcare.

You may be a strong fit for this program if you are:

An Emerging Leader

Ready to take on greater responsibility and decision-making authority.

A Career Changer

Seeking to pivot industries and develop transferable, future-proof skills.

An Entrepreneur or Innovator

Eager to apply proven frameworks to scale ventures and solve complex challenges.

A Global Impact Seeker

Committed to advancing sustainability, equity, or policy change.

A Lifelong Learner

Driven to think more critically, decide boldly, and lead with confidence.

Student Body Snapshot:

25+
countries represented in the student and alumni community.
23–60
the age range of our student cohorts.
86%
of students maintain full-time employment while enrolled.

How to Apply

If you are a curious and driven individual with a passion for making an impact, you have what it takes to excel at Minerva. Our unbiased admissions process does not focus on standardized testing and is designed to give every candidate a fair chance.

Application

Submit academic history, transcripts, CV/resume, and employment status.

Exercises

Complete three 20-minute exercises demonstrating how you think.

Interview

Selected candidates will be invited to an online interview.

Admissions Cycles

Minerva University has three admissions rounds for you to choose from, but it is important to note that the earlier you apply, the sooner you can prepare for the fall. Our timelines are designed to be flexible and give students across the globe ample time to apply, be accepted, and step into their future.

Please note that when you enroll, you will need to pay your enrollment deposit of $1000 USD, which goes towards your first tuition payment.

Admissions Round
One

Submission Deadline:
February 10
Decision by:
March 16
Enrollment Deadline:
April 15

Admissions Round
Two

Submission Deadline:
April 1
Decision by:
April 20
Enrollment Deadline:
May 15
Step into a challenging and rewarding graduate program that sets you up for a fruitful life and career in making the world a better, more just place.