Location & Facilities

Our Location

The Carlson School of Management is located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Nestled amid the University of Minnesota campus, it's a collegiate environment within walking distance of a major metropolitan area. Our position in Minneapolis offers access to a thriving business community, a multitude of housing options, a diverse arts scene, and an array of nationally renowned restaurants, parks, lakes, and green spaces. 

For work, housing, and play, the Twin Cities area is a great place to call home, year-round.
 

About the Twin Cities

• Home to 16 Fortune 500 companies 
• Ranked No. 5 best city for new college grads in the United States
• Named No. 5 most innovative city in America
• Cited as No. 4 best city for female entrepreneurs
• Supported by a robust public transportation system including bus, rail, commuter train, bike sharing, and more
• Named the No. 1 healthiest city in the United States
• Ranked No. 3 among cities with the highest well-being
• Host to four major league sports teams and top-ranked baseball stadium Target Field
• Minnesota ranked second most bicycle-friendly state

Our Facilities

The Carlson School of Management is housed in two state-of-the-art buildings on the picturesque University of Minnesota campus. The Carlson School building and adjoining Hanson Hall were built to support collaboration and engagement.

• 42 classrooms equipped with the latest communication technologies
• 35 breakout rooms designated for student group meetings
• 180-seat lecture hall and 250-seat auditorium
• 22 interview rooms for on-site recruiting
• Wireless internet access network running on 802.11n technology
• In-house Caribou Coffee
• Media room containing video conference technology
• Experiential learning laboratories
• Student lounges
• Research facilities
• Two computer labs dedicated to Carlson School students