Partner with the Carlson School
But it is the partnerships we forge with organizations and engaged supporters that truly make the Carlson School great—the partners that hire our graduates and support our students. We need your help. Get engaged today!
Volunteer as a speaker or mentor
Professionals from all industries are valuable resources to students. Consider offering your unique professional insight by becoming a speaker in a class or a mentor to a student.
Host a corporate site visit
Host students at your company to give them a unique perspective of your industry—and interact with prospective future employees.
Engage with student organizations
With more than forty undergraduate and graduate student organizations, your company can engage with students by providing speakers for club meetings and sponsoring club events. To find a student organization matching your expertise or interest, see the list of current student organizations.
Partnership opportunities
By partnering with the Carlson School, top organizations build their brand on campus, gain access to top students and further Carlson’s ability to attract the best faculty and brightest students.
Sponsor Undergraduate or Graduate Programs and Events
The Carlson School hosts a number of programs and events for undergraduate and graduate students throughout the school year. These enrich the student experience by developing student skills in leadership, global understanding, experiential learning, social philanthropy and entrepreneurship.
Leadership and entrepreneurship events:
- Business Week
- Leadershape
- Minnesota Cup
Diversity programs:
- Gopher Business
- Carlson Women's Initiative
- Military Veteran's Initiative
Student and family events:
- Undergraduate Welcome Week
- Undergraduate Graduation Celebration
- MBA Orientation
Case competitions:
Company-sponsored case competitions provide real-world experience for Carlson School students. Depending on the competition you'd like to sponsor, there are various levels of sponsor benefits for your organization:
- Undergraduate Case Competition
- Undergraduate MIS Case Competition
- Undergraduate Supply Chain & Operations Case Competition
- MBA Elite 8 Brand Management Case Competition
- International HR Case Competition
Sponsor a Global Business Practicum Project
The Carlson Global Institute arranges study abroad opportunities for Carlson School students, including opportunities for working on live projects for companies exploring opportunities abroad. Your organization can help develop future global leaders by sponsoring a Global Business Practicum project and at the same time gain a fresh perspective on your global business issue.
Sponsor Conferences and Public Events
The Carlson School hosts a number of public events, including the Women's Leadership Conference, Minnesota Cup entrepreneur competition, and HR Tomorrow Conference. These events bring together a large number of professionals from across the state and nation, and each event provides of number of sponsorship opportunities.