Graduate Tuition & Finances

Understanding the Investment

Minerva’s graduate programs are designed to deliver value immediately—not just after graduation.

MDA (Master’s Degree)

21-month, part-time online program

  • Tuition is locked at enrollment
  • Billed evenly across semesters

MDA total program tuition

Credits to Graduate
36
Per Semester Rate
$9,150
Semesters to Complete
5
Total
$45,750
Optional Immersion Weeks
$2,500 per immersion week* ($5,000 for both immersion weeks)

*Includes variable program fees and travel expenses, such as airfare and meals.

CDA (Graduate Certificate)

12-month, part-time online program

  • Tuition is locked at enrollment
  • Billed evenly across semesters

CDA total program tuition

Credits to Graduate
24
Per Semester Rate
$9,150
Semesters to Complete
3
Total
$27,450
Optional Immersion Week
$2,500*

*Includes variable program fees and travel expenses, such as airfare and meals.

CDA credits can be applied toward the MDA if you choose to continue.

Optional Immersion Week Costs:

Elevate your experience with two, one-week immersive programs in dynamic cities like London and Seoul. Dive into global business and government sectors while building lifelong connections with your peers and gaining a truly international perspective.

Your program fee covers essentials like housing, programming, and administrative costs in these world-class cities, but you'll need to budget for airfare, local transportation, and most meals.

Estimated Cost: $2,500 per immersion week* ($5,000 for both immersion weeks)
*Includes variable program fees and travel expenses, such as airfare and meals.

Course Materials

Most course materials for the MDA and CDA are open source or available through the Minerva library databases. There may be occasions where you need to buy a book or access an article but those costs are minimal and expected to be under $100 for the entire program.

Paying for Your Graduate Program

Minerva offers financing options to support your investment.

Immediately Relevant Learning

Minerva’s model is fundamentally different from traditional graduate programs. You don’t pause your career—you improve it in real time.

Students:

Apply frameworks directly to current work challenges

Improve decision-making while still employed

Build capabilities that scale across roles and industries

Develop the judgment to work effectively with data, systems, and AI

The result is not just knowledge—it’s a measurable shift in how you think, decide, and lead.