Residency Requirement Options
As a busy working professional, you don't want to leave value on the table as you complete your degree. A residency program is a great way to maximize that value by enrolling in a unique face-to-face experience that combines academic learning and the opportunity to build a professional and personal connection with fellow classmates and the Carlson MBA community. A residency, simply put, is an enhanced MBA experience that provides access to industry leaders, faculty, career and student life programming.
Take the time and opportunity to increase your knowledge and experience through skills-based, signature and industry-focused courses in our Residency programs.
Residency Options
Online MBA students have the choice of residency options to suit your needs in learning and flexibility. Students are required to complete a residency in addition to orientation prior to graduation, though students are welcome to complete more if they desire.
The Leadership & Personal Development Residency Program is not your typical MBA class. It is an enhanced experience that provides access to industry leaders, faculty, career, and student life programming over a week. The course combines networking, team building, career center workshops, and, of course, academics.
This week-long residency occurs annually in May/June.
“This class is a MUST TAKE. It’s the most impactful course to better understand yourself and your personal leadership capabilities. I’ve used what I learned in this class at least weekly since completing it. I’d argue it should be a core requirement. It’s definitely one you’d regret not taking!”
Coming out of the residency, you will be equipped with self-knowledge and tools that improve your confidence and capabilities to lead projects and teams across various roles and situations. Below is a mock course schedule for the week of residency.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Networking Dinner and Kickoff | ||
| Monday | Professional Development | Class Lecture | Happy Hour or Special Topics Dinner |
| Tuesday | Class Lecture | Interactive Class Workshop | Evening Programming or Small Group Dinners |
| Wednesday | Professional Development | Free Afternoon | Free Evening |
| Thursday | Class Lecture | Interactive Class Workshop | Networking Happy Hour and Farewell Dinner |
| Friday | Class Lecture |
Pre-work components: Completion of pre-course readings and pre-course modules
Post-work components: Completion of final class modules and main course deliverable assignment
Online MBA students are welcome to register for any of the in-person courses offered in the Part-Time MBA Program. These can include weeknight evening courses or condensed option courses:
- In-person evening classes offer a traditional classroom experience. All students and instructors are in the same physical space on campus. Classes are offered in 7-week, 11-week, and 14-week lengths.
- Condensed classes meet only 3-4 times, typically Friday or Saturday, for a half or full day.
Global Enrichment Programs
These intensive study abroad programs allow you to explore many facets of a key business topic, expanding on a foundation started here at the Carlson School and continued abroad. Programs are taught entirely in English and offered between academic semesters.
Global Immersion Programs
Global immersion programs give students the chance to dive deeply into a culture and study alongside other international students at partner universities throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania. All courses are taught in English, and you'll find a range of classes from both the host university's full catalog and more specialized business offerings.
Unable to Travel Abroad?
Choose an extensive on-campus or online course for an in-depth exploration of international business, such as:
- MGMT 6305 International Environment of Business
- IDSc 6465 Global Sourcing of IT
- OMS/SCO 6081 Global Operations Strategy
- MKTG 6072 International Marketing (Online Only - does not count toward residency requirements)
- MILI 6997 - MILI Global Valuation Lab
Medical Industry Valuation Lab Program in the Bay Area
The Medical Valuation Lab Bay Area Program, teams of students complete one rapid production market analysis of promising medical technologies and services to determine potential for success in a global market. Course project work exposes students to Bay Area innovations, venture firms and inventors. The program is a mix of class sessions, site visits and group work.