Professional MBA Courses and Electives

Customizable Professional MBA Courses That Fit Your Life

When you choose Minnesota Carlson, you can complete your degree on your timeline, in the format of your choice, with a specialization that matches your career goals. Our refreshed program curriculum was built with insights from employers and alumni to focus on the practical skillsets working professionals need to stand out and advance their careers. 

We've outlined your Professional MBA course options below:

  • In-person classes offer a traditional classroom experience. All students and instructors are in the same physical space on campus.
  • Online courses are delivered in an asynchronous format, where instructors usually do not provide live instruction, and students can manage their schedules. Courses are offered online in Canvas.
  • Condensed courses meet only 3-4 times, typically Fridays or Saturdays, for a half or full day.
format
17–22 Courses
duration
52 Total Credits
start date
7-15 Weeks Per Course
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You can find information about the core courses, electives, and specializations available through our Professional MBA curriculum below.

Note: Professional MBA students may petition to enroll in Carlson’s Enterprises to satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement. Participation is subject to application and Enterprise Director approval.

If more are taken, additional will count towards Electives.

  • MBA 6801 Foundations of Critical Thinking - 2 credits
  • MBA 6802 Financial Accounting - 2 credits
  • MBA 6804 Data Analysis and Statistics - 2 credits
  • MBA 6806 Managerial Economics - 2 credits
  • MBA 6803 Organizational Behavior - 2 credits
  • MBA 6805 Strategic Management - 2 credits
  • MBA 6807 Finance I - 2 credits - Prerequisite: MBA 6802
  • MBA 6808 Competing in a Data-Driven Digital Age - 2 credits
  • MBA 6809 Supply Chain and Operations - 2 credits
  • MBA 6811 Marketing Management - 2 credits
  • MBA 6812 Managerial Accounting - 2 credits - Prerequisite: MBA 6802
  • MBA 6813 The Ethical Environment of Business - 2 credits
  • MBA 6851 Leadership and Personal Development - 2 credits
  • MBA 6852 Managing Artificial Intelligence - 2 credits
  • MBA 6853 Developing Cultural Agility - 2 credits

Earn at least 4 credits from the following:

  • ENTR 6041 Initiating New Product Design and Business Dev. - 4 credits
  • ENTR 6042 Implementing New Product Design and Business Dev. - 4 credits
  • IBUS 6997 MILI Global Valuation Lab - 4 credits
  • MBA 6889 The PMBA Consulting Project - 4 credits
  • MILI 6995 Medical Industry Valuation Laboratory - 4 credits
  • MILI 6997 MILI Global Valuation Lab - 4 credits

Earn at least 18 credits from the options outlined on the MBA & Specialty Master’s Programs Electives Site.

Professional MBA students are required to complete three in-person residencies. The first is Program Orientation prior to the first semester. In addition, students must complete a Campus Residency and a Flex Residency during their program.

Campus Residency

Complete at least one Campus Residency offered by Minnesota Carlson Graduate Programs and Carlson Business Career Center. Campus Residencies are immersive, high-impact experiences held over 3 days on campus. They build community while blending professionally relevant learning through industry engagement, skill development, and experiential activities.

Flex Residency

Complete one of the following:

  • Additional Campus Residency: Complete a second Campus Residency offered by Minnesota Carlson Graduate Programs and Carlson Business Career Center.
  • Carlson Global Institute Enrichment Program: CGI Global Enrichment Programs are short-term, faculty-led programs where students travel with a cohort of Carlson graduate students. Credits from programs may also satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement (if the program has approved experiential component) or Electives Requirement.
  • MILI 6997 MILI Global Valuation Lab: Credits from MILI Global Valuation Lab may also satisfy the Experiential Learning Requirement or Electives Requirement.
  • Career or Industry Focused Trek: Participate in a multi-day career or industry focused trek offered by Minnesota Carlson.

52 credits are required to complete the Professional MBA program. You can waive specified requirements based on prior academic coursework. If you have waived requirements, you will complete additional elective credits to reach the credit total of 52 credits.

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