Careers
The possibilities for your career in business are vast. So whether you’re looking to advance your career or pivot to new opportunities, the Carlson School can help you get there.
Part-Time MBA Employment Statistics
84%
Earned a promotion, switched company/roles/industries
66%
Changed level or were prompted since starting the program
30%
Average Salary Increase within 4 months of graduation
Immediate Career Impact
Zach McGillis, ‘09 MBA, describes how the Part-Time MBA Program helped him become more productive and effective at work, right away.
40
On-Campus Recruiting Opportunities open to students who complete a career advancement seminar
25+
Professional Workshops held each year
3.5
Years to Degree Completion on average
Graduate Career Center Resources
The possibilities for your career in business are vast. The Graduate Business Career Center has close ties with hundreds of companies that recruit students like you. So whether you’d like to join a corporation, work for a non-profit, start your own business, or pursue an opportunity of your own creation, we’re behind you.
With four full-time career coaches and 20 specialized coaches from a variety of industries, the GBCC can help you launch the next phase of your career—wherever and whatever that might be. Whether you are looking to shift sectors, climb the ladder at your current employer, or completely reinvent yourself, the GBCC can help you find and reach what’s next
Student Career Resources
- Career Counseling
- Mock Interviews
- Networking Events
- Career Fair
- Career Tests
- Job Search Tools
- Resume Reviews
- Negotiation Strategies
Powerful Alumni Network
With more than 50,000 members in 95 countries, the Carlson School alumni network forms a cross-section of some of the world's most influential business leaders.
Contact Part-Time MBA
- Email: ptmba@umn.edu
- Phone: 612-625-5555