Student Life
Join a powerful community of business leaders that’s shaping the way business is done all across the globe in more than 100 countries. By completing your degree, you’ll join the ranks of Carlson MBAs who hold senior leadership positions at major companies such as Amazon, Google, Starbucks, Target, and U.S. Bank. Professionally, our students come from virtually every area of the business world, representing more than 36 different industries and hundreds of employers.
Building a Better Business World
At the Carlson School of Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive community that encourages all to reach their full potential through learning, working, and service. By enhancing and sustaining an ethical, culturally-grounded, and anti-racist institution, we will equip the leaders of tomorrow to live the values of “business as a force for good.”
The goal of New Student Orientation is to prepare students for success in their Carlson School program by covering information on academics, student engagement, and University resources. Orientation will include a self-paced online program that will become available roughly one month prior to the start of your courses as well as a virtual webinar focused on the start up of your program experience.
As an Online MBA student, you will join a dedicated group of peers who forge connections with one another. Enjoy the benefits of a face-to-face student community virtually and through regular live programming offered by your MBA program staff. Virtual Student Resources include:
- Academic advising
- Career coaching
- Enhanced virtual services and technology support
Unite with 1000+ graduate business students, 57,000+ global Carlson School alumni, and engage aside 150+ esteemed faculty members. Access 64 dedicated career coaches, advisors, and staff. Join the extensive network of 600,000+ University of Minnesota Alumni.