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About the Carlson School of Management

At the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota (Minnesota Carlson), you learn business by doing it. Based in the Twin Cities, you are part of an active business ecosystem that includes Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, and a strong alumni network. From day one, you gain experience, build connections, and see how business works in practice.
 

Who we are
We are the business school of the University of Minnesota, and we don’t operate in a bubble. Here, you are working with companies, connecting with alumni, and building experience from the start.

By the Numbers

5,000+

current students

62,000

graduates worldwide

14

degree programs offered

 

What Programs Can You Pursue at Minnesota Carlson?

We offer a range of business degrees designed for where you are and where you want to go. Every program connects you directly to industry through projects, internships, and employer partnerships.
 

Undergraduate

  • Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB)

MBA Programs

  • Full-Time MBA
  • Part-Time MBA (Evening)
  • Online MBA
  • Executive MBA

Master’s Degrees

  • MS in Business Analytics
  • Master of Applied Business Analytics
  • MS in Finance
  • Master of Accountancy
  • Master of Business Taxation
  • Master of Human Resources & Industrial Relations
  • MS in Supply Chain Management

Doctoral

  • PhD programs across business disciplines

What You’ll Gain Here

Hands-on learning

You work on real business problems with real companies and organizations.

Career outcomes

You graduate with experience employers recognize and value.

A connected network

You are supported by a network of classmates, faculty, advisors, and alumni across industries.

In the Twin Cities, Connected to Business

In the Twin Cities, you are part of one of the most active business ecosystems in the country. Fortune 500 companies, startups, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs operate side by side. That means more access to projects, internships, and full-time roles across industries.

You are not stepping into this network after graduation. You are part of it from day one.

Explore our location & facilities

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Our Purpose

We nurture agile leaders who harness business expertise and insights to improve the world.
 

Vision

We will set the standard for transformative business education and groundbreaking research.
 

Mission

We empower leaders to grow inclusive organizations and foster a healthier society by blending scholarly insights, hands-on learning, and access to our business community.

Values

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Characterized by courage
We lead boldly and with an unwavering commitment to ethical behavior. We are forthright in support of one another, and we accept feedback with humility and gratitude. We bravely embrace challenges. We are Gophers with grit.
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Committed to curiosity
We passionately pursue knowledge, exploration, and growth, which fuels an innovative mindset. We listen deeply and seek understanding before we conclude or judge. We are inspired by the new and unexpected as we solve complex problems. We leave a future.
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Connected through community
We foster a sense of belonging and recognize that we can achieve more working together than going it alone. We are part of a broader ecosystem and are dedicated to making a positive impact on the University, the Twin Cities, and our network of alumni, partners, and supporters worldwide. We are one Carlson School.

Elevate, the Minnesota Carlson Strategic Plan

Explore Elevate, Minnesota Carlson's strategic plan for 2025-2027. Elevate provides a compelling, authentic, unique, and aspirational vision to usher the school into its next 100 years.

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