Undergraduate
The Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota sits at the heart of one of the country’s most dynamic business communities, teeming with opportunities for driven students. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to global leaders in healthcare, retail, agribusiness, finance, and more, not to mention a growing technology and startup scene. Whatever industry you’re interested in, chances are you’ll find it here.
Wherever your path leads, it can start here
With a Bachelor of Science in Business degree from the Carlson School, you’ll have the business fundamentals and the deep command of your chosen major to carve out your career niche—whether that means joining a large, established company; leading a nonprofit organization; starting your own business, or anything in between. Your Carlson School education—in and out of the classroom—will equip you with the skills, experiences, and network to thrive wherever business leads you.
Carlson Advantage
Be a Force for Good.
We firmly believe that business can be a force for good by driving innovation and growth, creating opportunity, addressing inequality, and connecting people across cultures. To do so, though, business needs driven, emerging leaders—and that’s where you come in. By studying business here, you’ll learn to lead with purpose and build the skills to leave a lasting impact.
Guiding Principles
The Carlson School of Management developed three guiding principles for the undergraduate program to serve all students in how they study and grow inside and outside the classroom.
- We before I
Our teamwork and inclusivity increase our impact. - Why before How
Our curiosity and analysis lead to purposeful actions. - Work before Reward
Our resilience and grit are keys to lifelong success.
Dynamic and collaborative community
At the Carlson School, your student experience transcends the confines of the classroom. We have the welcoming community you might expect from a small college, within walking distance from a robust metropolitan area.
Carlson Community
The network is made up of:
- 3,000+ undergraduate students
- 55,000+ alumni in 95+ countries
- 140+ full-time faculty
- 40+ career coaches, advisors, and staff
- Hundreds of partner companies and organizations
Student Ambassadors
Our Student Ambassadors are current undergraduate students who assist with special events, campus tours, and recruitment activities for prospective students. Whether you want to know more about academics or discover what life on campus is like, they are here to answer your questions.
Words of Wisdom for the Class of 2024
Graduating seniors and faculty share some of their best advice for the incoming Carlson School undergraduate class. Welcome Class of 2024!
