Welcome to the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota—one of the foremost public business schools in the world. A Carlson School degree commands respect and recognition in today’s global marketplace and reflects more than nine decades of commitment to academic excellence.
As the School enters one of the most exciting times in its history, we are shaping a bright future by leveraging our world-renowned faculty, business connections, and experiential and international learning and research opportunities.
Opportunities for lifelong learning at the Carlson School include a full portfolio of academic offerings, with seven bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs and a robust suite of Executive Education offerings. Annual reunions and alumni chapters provide a chance to return to the Carlson School and to reconnect across the globe with fellow graduates.
The Carlson School is located at the heart of the Minneapolis-St. Paul business community, which is anchored by numerous Fortune 500 companies including Ameriprise Financial, Best Buy, General Mills, Medtronic, 3M, Supervalu, Target, UnitedHealth Group, U.S. Bancorp, and Xcel Energy as well as flourishing entrepreneurial enterprises from diverse industries.
Through strong connections with the business community, the Carlson School has developed some of the country’s most sophisticated experiential learning opportunities. Carlson School students handle real risk and generate real results through the Carlson School Enterprises, the nation’s largest portfolio of student-led, professionally run businesses.
The Carlson School leads the nation in education abroad programs among public business schools. In fact, our undergraduate and full-time MBA students are required to participate in an international experience. We make it easy by offering numerous business-focused, short-term and semester-abroad opportunities that span the globe.
Carlson School students learn from faculty members who are internationally renowned in their fields. The Carlson School was the birthplace of the 4Ps marketing concept, a leader in the study of quality, and a pioneer in the field of information systems. Recruiting and retaining top faculty talent has been and will be a top priority for us.
As it grows, the Carlson School expands its reputation for acclaimed research, for educating tomorrow's leaders, and for commitment to our community. Thank you for visiting our Web site. I invite you to visit our campus and discover our unique approach to business school education.
With Warm Regards,
Alison Davis-Blake
Dean and Investors in Leadership Distinguished Chair in Organizational Behavior
