Carlson School of Management (reviews)

Many in the Minneapolis business community felt a need for a business school to be established at the university and over the years the school has been financially supported by various business partners. Perhaps the most significant of these partners is Curtis L. Carlson, who in 1986 gifted 25 million dollars to the school, and after which the institution is now named.

Studies at the Carlson School of Management

It is divided into the following departments: Accounting, Finance, Information & Decision Sciences, Marketing, Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain & Operations, and Work & Organisations.

Although students at under- and postgraduate (as far as doctoral and executive levels) may attend the school, its focus is placed more so on its graduate degrees, such as its MBA which is offered in many variations such as part-time, full-time, and an executive MBA with an international portion. Dual degrees offered by the school are also popular, such as the Master of Public Policy/MBA. The school also offers a PhD in Business Administration.

Study abroad programmes of varying lengths of time are also available to students, maintained by the school’s relationship with approximately 35 business schools internationally.

Living as a Carlson Student

Since opening its doors to just 88 students, Carlson School of Management now has a student population of around 5,000, an alumni network of 50,000, and over 130 faculty members.

As for post-graduation opportunities for Carlson students, the Twin Cities has many. Specifically, the area boats 18 Fortune 500 companies, is the number 5 ranked best city in the U.S. for new college graduates, and is the fourth best city in the U.S. for its amount of female entrepreneurs.

Aside from studies and career opportunities, as part of the University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management students have access to U of M’s many sporting and cultural facilities, including over 900 student organisations and more than 20 varsity teams.

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