Online MBA - Career
The Carlson School’s position in the heart of Minneapolis grants Online MBA students access to a vibrant, diverse, and global business community. These companies recruit graduates, engage with students, and ensure the school’s degree programs are relevant to today’s business landscape.
Through experiential learning opportunities, course assignments, and virtual career services, you’ll leverage the Carlson School’s corporate connections.
Career Services
The Carlson School’s Business Career Center (CBCC) allows you to virtually access the support you need. Work with a dedicated career coach to craft a plan to reach your goals and utilize a range of resources:

Thriving Business Community
- The Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area is home to 17 Fortune 500 companies
- Minnesota is one of the nation’s leading financial centers, offering banking, insurance, securities, and investment services from some of the most stable and trusted institutions in the country
- A healthcare industry hub, Minnesota is home to thousands of healthcare organizations and more than 500 FDA-approved medical technology manufacturers
- In 2015, Minnesota was named the fast-growing state for technology jobs in the United States
- The clean energy landscape is growing rapidly in Minnesota: the number of clean energy businesses has increased 122 percent since 2000
- The Carlson network can be found in corporations of all sizes, non-profits, and entrepreneurial business communities.
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There were a few classes in particular where I felt like I could directly apply lessons. And that was noticeable in how I felt about my career... I gained confidence.
Meet with the Online MBA Career Coach
Will O'Brien
Associate Director and Career Coach