Specializations

The coursework in the Carlson Part-Time MBA program is flexible and can be tailored to your professional interests. You'll gain an effective grounding in fundamental business knowledge—from theory to practical strategy—across all management functions and a broad spectrum of industries. You'll also have the freedom to pursue a wide variety of electives to develop a solid functional expertise in leading career sectors that interest you. These specializations may include:

• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • The New Venture Track
  • The Corporate Innovation Track
• Finance
  • Banking
  • Corporate Finance & Investment Banking
  • Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
• Food & Agribusiness
• Information Systems
• Management
  • General Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Strategic Management
• Marketing
  • Product, Brand & Marketing Management
  • Consulting, Insights & Analytics
• Medical Industry Leadership Institute (MILI)
• Supply Chain & Operations

Choose Classes to Customize Your Program

With an extensive menu of elective courses to choose from within the Carlson School and across the University of Minnesota, you will have the flexibility to create a specialization beyond the ones listed above that will meet your unique academic and career goals. Please note that MBA student are not eligible to complete official minors. Some options include:

• Accounting
• Human Resources
• Integrative Leadership
• International Business