The Carlson MBA Full-Time Program

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Contents

1 Welcome

Discovery

2 Carlson School culture 4 Curriculum 6 A vibrant setting 8 Research excellence

Opportunity

10 Experiential opportunities Entrepreneurship program

12 International opportunities

Community

14 Business connections Leadership development

16 Cultural diversity 18 Alumni network 20 Application 21 Thank you

It's all here

A faculty recognized internationally for their definitive research. Nationally ranked programs. Unparalleled experiential opportunities. And a network of global business connections.

Here, in a dynamic and diverse community. Here, in a school that's sized for a more personal, more rewarding experience.

The Carlson School of Management will give you new insight into the meaning of leadership--and transform the trajectory of your business career. Nowhere but here.

From the Dean

"Welcome to the Carlson School of Management," is how I hope to greet you personally in the very near future. In the meantime, these pages will introduce you to one of the world's most respected business schools.

Discovery, opportunity, and community is the framework we use to describe the Carlson School experience. These tenets represent our strengths in faculty research, an unparalleled commitment to experiential learning through innovative programs such as Carlson School Enterprises, and our vast network of connections to the thriving business community just outside our doors--including employers eager to claim our MBA students. In fact, the Carlson School ranks second in the nation for employment: 97 percent of the 2006 MBA class had offers of employment within three months of graduation. We have an excellent track record for providing the knowledge, skills, and connections students need to succeed.

By reading our student profiles, you'll get a feeling for the welcoming and collaborative environment we have created here. It's a reflection of the Minneapolis/ St. Paul community: welcoming, diverse, progressive, and global. Our students also benefit from our smaller class sizes and the energy of the University of Minnesota, a top-tier research university.

If you enroll in the Carlson School, expect to be challenged. There are no shortcuts to leadership development, and our curriculum is robust. But you'll have the full support and resources of a highly dedicated staff, faculty, engaged alumni-- and most of all, passionate and motivated classmates. I truly believe you will find it one of the most satisfying and enlightening experiences of your life.

The Carlson School is developing the next generation of business leaders. I hope you'll consider joining us.

Sincerely,

Alison Davis-Blake

Alison Davis-Blake, Dean Investors in Leadership Distinguished Chair in Organizational Behavior

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Discovery

The Carlson School is located in the heart of Minneapolis, on the campus of the University of Minnesota, a leading research university. The spacious, contemporary facility, equipped with advanced technology, is among the nation's most impressive business schools. An expansion now underway will help to meet growing business demand for Carlson School graduates.

Wireless facility

Prepare to lead

You've reached a turning point. You're ready to broaden your business knowledge. Focus your ambitions. And hone your leadership instincts. There is no better place to develop your intellect or advance your career than here, at the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.

Here we are developing the next generation of business leaders. You'll gain meaningful insights and knowledge through our industry-shaping research, access to our eight research centers, and world-class instruction. You'll have unlimited opportunities to apply business theory to high-profile, real-world business challenges--far beyond those offered by other business schools. And you'll benefit from wide access to business mentorships, internships, and career opportunities that begin in the vibrant city just outside our doors--and extend, with our business and alumni network, around the globe.

While the Carlson School has attained international stature, our school's intimate setting and smaller class size promise a richer, more personal experience for you. It also makes you a more valuable candidate to prospective employers. A Carlson MBA carries weight, credibility, and global currency.

If you're looking for a nationally-ranked, internationally-accredited business program with one of the nation's best graduate employment rates, look no further than the Carlson School.

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Networked computer labs

Business reference center

Skyway access to parking ramp

32 classrooms with adjacent breakout rooms

Online access to class materials

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Video interview rooms

Caf? and grill

Access to the nation's 14th largest library system

"The marketing professors are phenomenal, they're just brilliant. They're instrumental in developing the latest research in brand management."

Belinda Drew, '06 MBA

Belinda Drew

A brain for brands

"If you're interested in brand management, the Carlson School's marketing department is one of the best," says Belinda, a native New Yorker. Before enrolling, Belinda worked in marketing at a notfor-profit firm. She hoped to move into brand management, but lacked experience in that area. "I chose the Carlson School for its combination of brand opportunities,

including the Carlson Brand Enterprise," she says. "The marketing professors are phenomenal, they're just brilliant. They're instrumental in developing the latest research in brand management." Belinda was active in many co-curricular activities, including the Marketing Network and the Black Graduate Business

Student Alliance (BGBSA). Her internship at ConAgra Snack Foods Division opened many doors and led to a career as assistant brand manager for Bayer HealthCare. Though she's since returned to the East Coast, Belinda stays in touch with her classmates. "I consider them part of my professional network now," she says.

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Discovery

First year

Orientation

Required workshops: > Careers > Strategic management

and organization

Integrated core courses: > Financial accounting > Data analysis and statistics > Marketing management > Operations management > Financial management > Managerial accounting > Strategic management

Management of technology: > Intro or advanced

Economics: > International environment of

business or world economy

Managing people: > Menu of course options

Electives

Second year

Electives: > Carlson School Enterprises > Leadership development > National case competitions > Six Sigma > Corporate responsibility and ethics

Curriculum

The Carlson School Full-Time MBA is a two-year program with opportunities for a summer internship between the first and second years. Coursework is flexible and can be tailored to your professional interests. You'll gain an effective grounding in fundamental business knowledge--from theory to practical strategy--across all management functions and a broad spectrum of industries.

During your first semester, you'll be part of a core group: a team of five students who work together on group projects. This core team approach allows you to work closely with other, highly motivated students, collaborating on rigorous coursework and dynamic case projects. Students often develop a lasting support network and lifelong friendships with members of their core group. You'll learn from a team of engaging professors too, who use cross-disciplinary instruction to bring the subject matter alive. There's also a powerful convergence of medical innovation at work here, with the University of Minnesota's legacy of breakthrough research, the state's only medical school, and the Carlson School's Medical Industry Leadership Institute.

We'll help you build on your education, work experience, and skills, providing guidance in choosing your career and study track through five areas of emphasis: Marketing, Finance, Consulting, Operations, and Information Systems & Technology.

These five tracks are designed to develop solid functional expertise in the leading career sectors. And you'll also have the freedom to pursue electives across functional areas, including coursework in entrepreneurship, strategy, international business, human resources, and more. The Carlson School also offers the following dual degree programs:

> Master of Business Administration/Doctor of Pharmacy (MBA/PharmD) > Master of Health Administration/Master of Business Administration

(MHA/MBA)

> Doctor of Medicine/Master of Business Administration (MD/MBA) > Juris Doctorate/Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) > Master of Public Policy/Master of Business Administration (MPP/MBA)

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"They provide every single resource both inside and outside the school to help you succeed and get the job you want."

Rhonda Paulsen, '08 MBA

Rhonda Paulsen

Shifting careers

Rhonda was working in the Los Angeles film industry when she realized it didn't reflect her interests. She returned to the Midwest, choosing the Carlson School because it supported her marketing goals. "The school has a strong program in marketing and the professors are respected for their ideas--they're great researchers," she says. Rhonda made

rewarding discoveries throughout her Carlson MBA experience, from the first semester core group, where she learned to team with other students who brought diverse skills and career experiences, to implementing a guerrilla marketing campaign launching a start-up company with the Carlson Brand Enterprise. She also took advantage of the Graduate Business

Career Center: "They provide every single resource both inside and outside the school to help you succeed and get the job you want," she says. During her summer break, Rhonda worked on research, strategic planning, and communications as an intern with Carlson Marketing Worldwide, a global marketing services organization.

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You'll love it here!

There's so much to see and do in the Twin Cities. You'll find beautiful lakes right in the city, hundreds of parks, the Mall of America, a sports team for every fan, a thriving music and arts scene, and more theatre seats per capita than any city outside of New York.

A vibrant setting

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are stand outs. On every index, these vibrant and progressive cities rank among the nation's very best places to live and work. We consistently earn the highest national ratings for quality of life, educational levels, access to parks and trails, and a culture that values the arts.

Overlooking the Mississippi River, the Carlson School is at the gateway to downtown Minneapolis, and close to St. Paul. Home to 20 Fortune 500 headquarters, the Twin Cities area is a hub for business innovation and start-up activity. The University of Minnesota is a frequent contributor and collaborator with the Carlson School and with area businesses. It has earned international renown for its innovations in medical devices, biotechnology, and information technology. The Twin Cities also has one of the nation's most vibrant nonprofit sectors. These diverse perspectives, along with the emerging and multinational businesses here, create rich opportunities for your personal enrichment and future employment.

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