Undergraduate Curriculum

People & Planet

By the time you graduate, you’ll not only have the technical skills to succeed in your chosen career, but you’ll also be prepared to lead with purpose. Minnesota Carlson will provide you with the tools you need to make a positive impact on the world.

➝ Signature Experience: International Experience
To thrive in a complex world, you’ll also develop a global perspective, completing a portion of your studies abroad. We’re one of the only business schools that provides this experience to every student - with options in more than 30 countries.

College is about so much more than the academic skills you learn. Get to know yourself and understand what will bring you fulfillment through our design thinking courses. 

Courses include:

• BA 1011 - Leading Self & Teams
• BA 1021 - Design Your Life
• BA 2021 - Design Your Career
• BA 2005 - Business Ethics, Corporate Responsibility, and Sustainability
• BA 3001 - Race, Power, and Justice in Business

Data & Decisions

In today’s world, every business professional needs a foundation in data and analytics. You will learn how to analyze information and make essential business decisions in a complex world.

➝ Signature Experience: Impact Lab
During your first two years, you’ll learn how to problem-solve creatively for impact by working with a real business, nonprofit or social enterprise to solve a real problem together.

Through a unique sequence of four data skills courses, you will develop in-demand skills that will help you succeed in any field. 

Courses include:

• BA 2551 - Business Statistics in R
• BA 2051 - Modeling Business Scenarios in Excel
• BA 3051 - Data-Driven Business Decisions
• BA 3551 - Business Analytics
• BA 3033W - Business Communication
• BA 2062 - Impact Lab: Problem-Solving
• BA 3062 - Impact Lab: In Action

Foundations & Impact

To succeed in business, you need a strong foundation. Minnesota Carlson will give you the foundation you need to effectively collaborate with your future colleagues, and choose the major that’s best for you. 

➝ Signature Experience: Impact Core
You’ll spend your second year taking eight foundational courses as part of a cohort. Build strong relationships with your classmates - and future peers in the business community - while developing core business knowledge.

Choosing a major is a big decision. Through the Impact Core, you have the chance to sample all of our majors before making your decision.

Courses include:

• IDSC 3001 - Information Systems & Digital Transformation
• MKTG 3001 - Principles of Marketing
• SCO 3001 - Sustainable Supply Chain & Operations
• FINA 3001 - Finance Fundamentals
• MGMT 3004 - Strategic Management
• HRIR 3021 - Human Capital Management
• ACCT 3001 - Managerial Accounting
• BA 3001 - Race, Power, and Justice in Business (3cr)