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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

Introduction

The Carlson School confers degrees for a full undergraduate program (BSB), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Accountancy (MAcc), a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), a Master of Business Taxation (MBT), Master of Finance (MS-Finance), a Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations (MA-HRIR), a Master of Supply Chain Management (MS-SCM), and a doctoral program, as well as providing a host of executive-level continuing education opportunities.

Our Purpose

  • Inspiring and enabling individuals and organizations to create a brighter future.

Our Promise

  • We will create a transformative learning experience for every student.
  • We will develop influential knowledge that impacts the future of organizations.
  • We will grow entrepreneurial leaders with the imagination, integrity, and global mindset required to tackle the grand challenges facing business and society.

Statistics

    Campus Features

    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 17 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 the 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 a 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

      Scholarships and Funding

      Rankings

      The Carlson School of Management's educational programs and faculty are highly ranked, both nationally and internationally.

      Undergraduate Programs

      PublicationCategoryPublication DateRanking
      Poets & QuantsBest Undergraduate Business Programs202114th
      U.S. News & World ReportBest Undergraduate Business Programs202019th
      Times Higher Education World UniversityBest Business and Economics Universities worldwide201931st
      Collegechoice.netBest Undergraduate Business Schools202023rd

      Undergraduate Specialties

      SpecialtyPublicationCategoryPublication DateRanking
      Business AdministrationCollegechoice.netBest Undergraduate Business Administration Degrees20203rd
      ManagementU.S. News & World ReportBest Undergraduate Business Programs, specialties202021st
      Management Information SystemsU.S. News & World ReportBest Undergraduate Business Programs, specialties20206th
      MarketingU.S. News & World ReportBest Undergraduate Business Programs, specialties202017th
      Supply Chain Operations & ManagementU.S. News & World ReportBest Undergraduate Business Programs, specialties202015th

      MBA Part-Time Program

      PublicationCategoryPublication DateRanking
      U.S. News and World ReportAmerica's Best Graduate Schools - Part-Time MBA Program202210th
      Healthcare Management Degree Guide

      Best Part-Time MBA Degrees with a Specialization in Healthcare Management 

      201911th

      MBA Full-Time Program

      PublicationCategoryPublication DateRanking
      Bloomberg BusinessweekTop Business Schools2019-202035th
      The EconomistWhich MBA?20216th in the United States, 11th Globally
      The Financial Times International RankingFull-Time Global MBA Ranking202137th in the United States, 71st Globally
      ForbesThe Top MBA Programs in the U.S.202032nd
      Poets & QuantsTop 100 U.S. MBA Programs of 20202020-202131st in the United States
      U.S. News and World ReportAmerica's Best Graduate Schools - Business202228th
      Military FriendlyGraduate School - MBA Program2021-20221st
      Poets & QuantsWorld’s Best MBA Programs For Entrepreneurship202014th in the United States, 18th Globally

      Executive MBA - Minneapolis

      PublicationCategoryPublication DateRanking
      Financial TimesExecutive MBA Rankings202014th U.S. based, 77th Globally
      Poets & QuantsExecutive MBA Programs201925th
      The EconomistWhich MBA? 202014th in the United States,
      28th Globally

      Executive MBA - Global

      PublicationCategoryPublication DateRanking
      Financial TimesExecutive MBA Rankings201948th internationally (Vienna University of Economics and Business/Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota)

      Master's in Business Analytics

      PublicationCategoryPublication DateRanking
      QS World University RankingsQS Business Analytics Rankings20218th U.S. based; 19th internationally
      U.S. News & World ReportBest Information Systems Programs20215th
      U.S. News & World ReportAmerica's Best Graduate Schools - Business School Specialty Rankings202114th

      Master's in Supply Chain Management

      PublicationCategoryPublication DateRanking
      Gartner, Inc.Top 25 2020 North American Supply Chain Graduate Program Ranking20208th
      QS World University RankingsQS Supply Chain Management20216th U.S. based; 16th internationally

      Faculty and Research

      SiteCategoryPublication DateRanking
      Global Ranking of Academic SubjectsManagement 20207th in the US; 11th in the World
      Global Ranking of Academic SubjectsBusiness Administration202012th in the US; 14th in the World
      Global Ranking of Academic SubjectsFinance202023rd in the US; 29th in the World
      Academic Ranking of World UniversitiesWorld Universities202014th
      University of Texas, DallasTop 100 World Business School Research Rankings - 2015-2019202012th in the US; 13th in the World
      Texas A&M University/University of GeorgiaManagement Department Productivity Rankings20197th
      U.S. News and World ReportBest Global Universities for Economics and Business201917th in the US; 29th in the World
      Korea University Business SchoolWorldwide Business Research Ranking201912th

      Accreditations

      AACSB Accredited

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      Locations

      • Minneapolis

        Minneapolis, USA

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