Executive Education

Elevate your leadership capabilities and develop new management skills with training from the top business experts from the University of Minnesota and beyond.

Programs to Prepare Leaders for the Future

Partner with Carlson Executive Education to transform your leaders and stay on the cutting edge. Our network of experts, including globally-ranked business faculty from the Carlson School of Management, ensures your top talent will have the skills and competencies needed to maximize today’s business performance and set the right direction for tomorrow’s success.

Executive Certificates

Earn a certificate in one of our focus areas or customize your own path using our suite of open-enrollment executive education courses.

Faculty presenting in Executive Education Program

Development Solutions for Organizations

Co-design management training programs that match curriculum, learning components, and expert instructors to your unique needs.

Executive Education Programs at the University of Minnesota

Short Executive Courses

Sign up for actionable 2- to 5-day courses on a variety of executive development topics that deliver immediate business impact.

Carlson General Management Program

Accelerate the trajectory of your top talent and prepare them to take on enterprise-wide responsibility.

What is Executive Education?

Executive Education programs are focused learning experiences designed to meet the specific development needs of today's business leaders. Programs typically last two to five days and are ideal for individuals or teams who need to develop specific business acumen and/or leadership skills. Carlson Executive Education specializes in practical, actionable experiences that harness the expertise of the University of Minnesota to accelerate growth for individuals and their organizations.

The courses are well organized with excellent content and instructors. This is your ability to network with others while growing professionally.

– Director of Revenue Cycle, Summit Orthopedics

World-Class Business Expertise

Globally-ranked faculty bring years of expertise as thought leaders, consultants, and industry experts.

U.S. Public University Business Faculty for Intellectual Contributions

#14

Best Executive MBA program in the U.S. – Financial Times

#22

Best MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship – Poets & Quants

The Carlson Advantage

Practical & Actionable

Practical and actionable professional development programs to help top talent reach their full potential.

Top Faculty & Industry Experts

Interactive, innovative, and customizable learning solutions from Carlson School faculty and industry experts.

Trusted Partner

As part of the University of Minnesota, a convenient, full-service, and trusted partner, committed to understanding and driving business success for over 50 years.