Centers & Institutes
Centers and institutes at Minnesota Carlson bridge academic expertise with the local and global business community through innovative programming and education.
Explore the ways Carlson connects research, business, and community.
Analytics for Good Institute
In partnership with public and private organizations, the Carlson School’s Analytics for Good Institute uses data analytics to serve the common good, educate student leaders, and create new knowledge.
Business Advancement Center for Health
The Carlson School’s Business Advancement Center for Health engages academic, industry, and community experts to design and evaluate business-driven innovations that address equity gaps in healthcare.
Carlson Global Institute
Through immersive educational experiences, strategic cross-cultural partnerships, and informative research, the Carlson Global Institute connects the Carlson School to the international business community and prepares leaders to address global challenges.
Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies
An international leader in education and research, the Carlson School’s Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies houses programs that foster a better world of work for employees, labor organizations, employers, and society.
Center for Integrative Leadership
The Center for Integrative Leadership is a University of Minnesota-wide center that brings together the business, government, and non-profit sectors to catalyze and inform collaborative action for public good.
Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship
The Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship at the Carlson School mobilizes the community and provides support for emerging entrepreneurs from the University of Minnesota and beyond through experiential courses and outreach programs.
Institute for Research in Marketing
The Institute for Research in Marketing brings together the expertise of the Carlson School’s marketing faculty with top marketers and market research professionals to advance the science and practice of marketing.
Juran Research Center
The Joseph M. Juran Center for Research in Supply Chain, Operations, and Quality is dedicated to examining and advancing process excellence within and between organizations.
Management Information Systems Research Center
The Management Information Systems Research Center at the Carlson School connects industry professionals and academic researchers to foster the creation and sharing of knowledge in the management information systems field.
Medical Industry Leadership Institute
The Medical Industry Leadership Institute at the Carlson School seeks to shape the future of the medical industry and drive innovation through cutting-edge leadership education and market development.
Medical Valuation Laboratory
The Medical Valuation Laboratory at the Carlson School is a leader in educating professionals to evaluate and estimate the investment potential of real-world healthcare innovations.