MIMBA and VEMBA students with Professor at Carlson

Global MBA

For over 20 years, Minnesota Carlson has partnered with leading global business schools to offer Executive MBA programs in China and Europe. This portfolio currently includes the Vienna Executive MBA (VEMBA) in partnership with the Vienna University of Economics and Business and the Medical Industry MBA (MIMBA) based in Shanghai, China. These programs enroll over 100+ global business executives annually, representing more than 20 nationalities.

  • 21st in the World Business School Research Rankings from the University of Texas, Dallas (2025)
  • Top 50 average rank in the Financial Times for the Vienna Executive MBA (2024)
  • Top 10 in the world for International Course Experience by the Financial Times (2024)
     
Global MBA students gathered outside 3M Innovation Center
Vienna Executive MBA (VEMBA) 

A dual degree MBA program from Minnesota Carlson and the Vienna University of Economics and Business Executive Academy in Vienna, Austria.
MIMBA Orientation 2023
Medical Industry MBA (MIMBA) 

Carlson MBA delivered in Shanghai, China.

Global Executive Programs Leadership

Stephen T. Parente

Steve Parente

Associate Dean, Global Initiatives

Professional headshot photo of Katie Gates in the Herbert M. Hanson, Jr. Hall on University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus

Katie Gates

Assistant Director of Global Executive Programs

Headshot of Evan Witt in front of international flags hanging in the Carlson School of Management building.

Evan Witt

Director of Global Executive Programs

Contact Carlson Global Institute

Phone: 612-625-9361