Professional MBA Student Life
Join a diverse and incredibly talented community of students, alumni, faculty and staff at Minnesota Carlson. Minnesota Carlson's MBA experience will transform you personally and professionally, and impart the confidence and skills to lead you anywhere in the world. You’ll work hard and forge lifelong memories in one of the most vibrant cities in the United States.
Dedicated to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Minnesota Carlson, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive community that encourages all to reach their full potential through learning, working, and service. By enhancing and sustaining an ethical, culturally-grounded, and anti-racist institution, we will equip the leaders of tomorrow to live the values of “business as a force for good.”
The goal of New Student Orientation is to prepare students for success in their Carlson program by covering information on academics, student engagement, and University resources. Orientation will include a self-paced online program that will become available roughly one month prior to the start of your courses as well as a virtual webinar focused on the start up of your program experience.
As a Professional MBA student, you will join a dedicated group of peers who forge connections with one another. Enjoy the benefits of a strong student community virtually and through regular live programming offered by your MBA program staff. Virtual student resources include:
- Academic advising
- Career coaching
- Enhanced virtual services and technology support
Unite with 1000+ graduate business students, 57,000+ global Carlson alumni, and engage aside 150+ esteemed faculty members. Access 64 dedicated career coaches, advisors, and staff. Join the extensive network of 600,000+ University of Minnesota Alumni.
Where you study business matters
When you study business at Minnesota Carlson, you’ll have rapid access to 18 Fortune 500 companies in the Twin Cities by light rail and the greater Metro Transit system. Come visit campus, and while you’re here, explore the Twin Cities by light rail and see all they have to offer your future.
Professional Workshops
A small sampling of the workshops and seminars available to Minnesota Carlson MBA students:
- Case competitions
- Speakers & conferences
- Company site visits
- Company networking events
- Company information sessions
- Corporate Reception
- First Friday
- Career coaching
- Interview skills
- Small group interview prep
- Salary information & negotiation strategies
- Offer evaluation
- Career transition
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