Executive MBA Careers
The Carlson School Executive MBA Degree: Your Path to Lifelong Career Success
The Carlson School Executive MBA is a lifelong investment that delivers immediate impact—for you and your organization. Ranked #14 among U.S. public universities (Fortune, 2024), this program equips you with a cross-functional executive perspective, sharpening your leadership in strategy, HR management, and beyond. With a practice-driven approach, you'll engage with industry leaders and tackle real-world business challenges to navigate today’s evolving marketplace.
You’ll also gain a strong professional network of peers, faculty, alumni, and advisors, all within Minnesota’s dynamic business ecosystem—home to Fortune 500 companies, a thriving entrepreneurial community, and top-tier professionals who fuel cross-industry innovation.
Executive MBA Program Outcomes
Discover how the Carlson School Executive MBA (EMBA) has empowered 3 alumni to accelerate their careers, enhance their leadership skills, and advance their executive leadership within their organizations.
Pursuing an Executive MBA degree is a significant investment in your career and future. Understanding its return—through enhanced leadership, expanded opportunities, and measurable impact on your organization—ensures you maximize the value of the Executive MBA program for both personal and professional growth.
Your ROI
- Become more effective in leading and collaborating in teams
- Gain additional executive leadership skills to help make strategic and creative decisions
- Improve critical thinking skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Communicate at all levels within the organization
- Understand your motivations, strengths, weaknesses, and interests
- Confidence in high-pressure, high-level decision-making roles
Organization ROI
- Apply knowledge from the classroom to improve outcomes for current projects
- Implement cutting-edge approaches to be a better leader in your organization
- Draw on insights and experience of faculty thought leaders and your experienced peers to solve business challenges
- Consider the impact of decisions you make on the organization as a whole
- Provide a globalized business mindset
- Elevate strategic thinking and decision-making to navigate complex business challenges and deliver innovative solutions
- Improved skills in talent development, HR management, and team development to lead and manage diverse teams effectively
Gain a Different Perspective in the EMBA Global Team Project
EMBA students tackle complex, global business challenges through the Global Virtual Team project—an immersive experience that builds international expertise. Guided by expert faculty with international expertise, you'll develop a real-world business plan that expands your strategic thinking and global perspective.
Empowering growth for EMBA program students through targeted career services and resources
You'll be matched with a dedicated EMBA career coach who will help you define your career aspirations, identify your strengths, and develop a strategic plan to achieve your goals.
Explore the full range of career services and resources at the Carlson Business Career Center.
Make Your Next Move Count in an Executive MBA Program
Gain in-demand executive leadership skills to boost your career.