Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

School

Located at the University of Minnesota on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, and part of one of the leading public research land grant universities in the country, the Carlson School of Management has a rich history of preparing and educating the world's current and future business leaders.

Location

The Carlson School of Management is located in Minneapolis. Their campus is within walking distance of Minneapolis’s major metropolitan area. Minneapolis is home to many Fortune 500 companies and has a thriving business community. It also offers a diverse arts scene, great parks, lakes, green spaces, and an assortment of multi-cuisine restaurants. 

Accreditations

The Carlson School of Management is accredited by AACSB International. The AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. 

Programs

The Carlson School of Management offers the following five MBA programs:

The Full-Time MBA. To be eligible for this program, applicants must have an undergraduate degree, GMAT scores, and two professional letters of recommendation. 

Management Science MBA is a Full-Time MBA degree that covers traditional management topics while developing students’ capabilities in a specific set of skills, including statistical modeling, analytics, programming, forecasting, and operations research. 

The Part-Time MBA is designed for working professionals who want to take the next step in their careers. 

The Executive MBA is a two-year program for business professionals with at least six years of career experience.

The Online MBA is a flexible program that can be studied from anywhere in the world. 

Scholarships

The Carlson School and the University of Minnesota award a number of academic merit-based fellowships and scholarships. MBA applicants are automatically considered for these scholarships. 

Fun fact

Minnesota has more Fortune 500 companies per capita than any other state in the country. This means that graduates have access to ample career and internship opportunities.