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Minnesota Carlson Celebrates Building Transformation

Welcome to the next chapter of business education at Minnesota Carlson. The completion of the fully donor-funded $40M Connecting Carlson project introduces reimagined spaces designed to elevate hands-on learning, foster collaboration and engage with the community. Discover the newly named Marilyn C. Nelson Hall.

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Minnesota Carlson harnesses the power of a Big Ten research institution and the vibrancy of the Twin Cities business community.

#13

QS World University Ranking for U.S. Master’s in Business Analytics (2026)

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Best Undergraduate Business Programs Rankings — U.S. News & World Report (2026)

QS World University Ranking for U.S. Master’s in Supply Chain Management (2026)

86%

of Full-Time MBA graduates received job offers within 90 days after graduation (3-year average)

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