Student Profiles

Background: 

Financial services and US Army Reserve

Why MBA:

With two degrees in science-based fields, the barriers to advancing my career outside of my current employer were seemingly insurmountable. Industry experience alone was not enough to be considered for positions I felt qualified. Within two months of being accepted to the Carlson School of Management Full-time MBA program, I received an internship offer at a top technological research and advisory firm that was previously out of reach.

Why Carlson:

• Experiential learning: Enterprise Program
• Global focus: International experience requirement
• Post-MBA support: Strong alumni network and corporate connections
• Military-friendly: Top MBA Program for Veterans 

Specialization:
Consulting and Entrepreneurship

Enterprise:
Carlson Consulting Enterprise 

Affinity Affiliations: 
Forté Fellow, MIN-Corps Fellow, Entre and Global Business Clubs President                                                                                                                                    
Future Goals:

"I plan to focus on advising and advancing global and domestic STEM-based startups"

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Background: 

Operations

Why MBA:

I am pursuing an MBA to bridge my gap in finance and make me a well-
rounded professional. I am also looking to build my business leadership skills, as well as broaden my professional network

Why Carlson:

I chose Carlson for the academic rigor and Carlson’s reputation for building critical thinking and problem-solving leaders through experiential learning. The overwhelming support the community gives to women interested in business gave me the feeling I will be right at home at Carlson.

Specialization:

Finance and Entrepreneurship

Enterprise:
Ventures Enterprise 

Affinity Affiliations: 
Female, Black, Graduate Volunteer Consultant and International student                                                                                                                                     
Future Goals:

"I am looking to further my career in operations management, and I am
specifically interested in the life sciences or pharmaceutical industry".

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Background: 

Nonprofit and performing arts

Why MBA:

I was ready for a career switch and wanted to use an MBA to make this happen. I have also always been interested in studying business and thought now was the perfect opportunity to make the switch. 

Why Carlson:

My experiences have mostly been in orchestras which are almost always composed of 80-90 musicians. I wanted to go to a school that had a similar class size. I like that I know everyone's name in my class and it is easy for everyone to get to know one another. I also like that such a small class size has given me ample leadership opportunities. 

Specialization:

Management Science STEM MBA

Enterprise:
Consulting Enterprise 

Affinity Affiliations: 
Black, LGBTQ , and 2023 Professional Student Government Representative (PSG)                                                                                                               
Future Goals:

"I am looking forward to kickstarting my consulting career at Medtronic through its Leadership Development Rotation Program".

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Background: 

Public Sector Strategy & Finance

Why MBA:

I pursued an MBA because I wanted to consolidate all the skills that I had gained in my career at that point, and develop new ones, to bridge the gap between private sector innovation and public service. I wanted to make a career change from internal public sector consulting to private sector consulting. My experience in the public sector gave me a broad and deep understanding of how the sector operates. To connect the dots between public service and the private sector, I knew I needed to further my education and experience across a wide array of private sector industries and business disciplines. 

Why Carlson:

I was interested in the Carlson MBA program for a few reasons; the career support, the network, and the experiential learning opportunities, more specifically the consulting enterprise. I had lived in Minneapolis for 7 years prior to pursuing my MBA and I had built a strong sense of community. I went to the University of Minnesota for my undergraduate degree, and in my Junior year of college, I picked up the Management minor at Carlson. I remember sitting in my management class thinking to myself that if I had a second chance, I would love to be a Carlson student, which led me to explore this program. 

Specialization:

Strategy

Enterprise:
Consulting Enterprise 

Affinity Affiliations: 
C4C, Consulting Club, and MOSAIC                                                                                                                                
Future Goals:

"My short-term goal was to make a career change from internal public sector consulting to private sector consulting. In the long-term, I would like to run a social enterprise that focuses on economic development in countries like Nigeria. Alternatively, I would like to be a Managing Director in the social arm of a consulting firm."

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