Full-Time MBA Curriculum

The Carlson School Full-Time MBA program is rigorous, hands-on, and global. As one of the first business schools to offer experiential learning as a standard part of its curriculum, the Carlson School is an established leader in preparing students to face the complex challenges of today's global marketplace.

What you'll learn

The Full-Time MBA program comprises 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.

Learn More


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

Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC)


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.

Learn More

Leading Organizations

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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)

Learn More

 


 

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

Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC)


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

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.

Learn More


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

Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC)


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.

Learn More

Leading Organizations

Learn More

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)

Learn More

 


 

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

Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC)


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

Full-Time MBA Curriculum & Faculty

The Carlson School Full-Time MBA faculty and curriculum prepare students to succeed in their careers after graduation and beyond.

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