Program Structure
The Full-Time MBA program offers an intense curriculum comprising of 64 credits completed within two academic years. You'll take coordinated core courses that provide a foundation in managerial disciplines. As you move forward, you will begin customizing your education to fit your career path.
Summer Before Year 1
Online Pre-work (July-August)
- Accounting
- Survey
- Career Assessment
- Webinars
Orientation (Late August)
Academics
Fall Semester - Core Classes (20 credits)
- Strategic Management
- Data Analysis
- Financial Accounting
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Marketing Management
- Economics
Spring Semester - Core Classes (5 credits)
- Competing in a Data Driven Digital Age
- Leading Others
- Leadership and Personal Development
Elective Classes (10 credits)
Enterprise (4 credits)
Experiential Learning: Brand, Consulting, Funds or Ventures Enterprise.
Career
Career Development
- Career Advising
- Career Panel Events
- Networking Events
- Resume Reviews
- Informational Interviews
- Job Exploration
- Career Fairs
- Career Treks (SF, Seattle)
- Interview Practice
- Apply for MBA Internships
- MBA Internship Interviews
- Internship Success Workshops
- Begin Internship in the Summer
Graduate Business Career Center (GBCC)
Social
Social Events, Clubs, Case Competitions, Extracurriculars & More
- Case Competitions
- Club Events
- Club Leadership
- MBA Government Leadership
- Weekly MBA Happy Hour
- Student Led Social Events
- Sports Games/Tailgates
- Intramural Sports
- Conference & Speakers
- Spring Break
Academics
Fall Semester - Elective Classes (4 credits)
Enterprise (4 credits)
Experiential Learning: Brand, Consulting, Funds or Ventures Enterprise.
Leading Organizations
Global Enrichment (4-10 credits)
Students must fulfill the international requirement through on of the following:
- Global Enrichment (2 week experience)
- Global Immersion (semester abroad)
- Global Course (experiential domestic course)
Spring Semester
Business Ethics (2 credits)
Elective Classes (10-14 credits)
Leading Organizations (1 credit)
Career
Career Development
Many Carlson MBA students receive full-time job offers from the companies they interned with. Some choose to accept, while others explore additional opportunities
- Job Offer Negotiations
- Career Advising
- Career Panel Events
- Networking Events
- Resume Reviews
- Informational Interviews
- Job Exploration
- Career Fairs
- Career Treks (SF, Seattle)
- Interview Practice
- Apply for Full-Time Positions
- Job Interviews
Graduate Business Career Center (GBCC)
Social
Social Events, Clubs, Case Competitions, Extracurriculars & More
- Case Competitions
- Club Events
- Club Leadership
- MBA Government Leadership
- Weekly MBA Happy Hour
- Student-Led Social Events
- Sports Games/Tailgates
- Intramural Sports
- Conference & Speakers
- Spring Break