The Carlson MBAFull-Time Program

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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 rewardingexperience.

The Carlson School of Management will give you new insight intothe meaning of leadership—and transform the trajectory of yourbusiness career. Nowhere but here.

Contents

1 Welcome

Discovery2 Carlson School culture

4 Curriculum

6 A vibrant setting

8 Research excellence

Opportunity10 Experiential opportunities

Entrepreneurship program

12 International opportunities

Community14 Business connections

Leadership development

16 Cultural diversity

18 Alumni network

20 Application

21 Thank you

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From the Dean“Welcome to the Carlson School of Management,” is how I hope to greet youpersonally in the very near future. In the meantime, these pages will introduceyou to one of the world’s most respected business schools.

Discovery, opportunity, and community is the framework we use to describe theCarlson 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 connectionsto the thriving business community just outside our doors—including employerseager to claim our MBA students. In fact, the Carlson School ranks second inthe nation for employment: 97 percent of the 2006 MBA class had offers ofemployment within three months of graduation. We have an excellent track recordfor providing the knowledge, skills, and connections students need to succeed.

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

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

The Carlson School is developing the next generation of business leaders. I hopeyou’ll consider joining us.

Sincerely,

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

Alison Davis-Blake

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The Carlson School is located in the heart of Minneapolis, on the campus of theUniversity of Minnesota, a leading researchuniversity. The spacious, contemporary facility, equipped with advanced technology,is among the nation’s most impressive busi-ness schools. An expansion now underwaywill help to meet growing business demandfor Carlson School graduates.

Prepare to leadYou’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 placeto develop your intellect or advance your career than here, at the University ofMinnesota’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, accessto our eight research centers, and world-class instruction. You’ll have unlimitedopportunities to apply business theory to high-profile, real-world business challenges—far beyond those offered by other business schools. And you’ll benefitfrom wide access to business mentorships, internships, and career opportunitiesthat begin in the vibrant city just outside our doors—and extend, with our businessand alumni network, around the globe.

While the Carlson School has attained international stature, our school’s intimatesetting and smaller class size promise a richer, more personal experience for you.It also makes you a more valuable candidate to prospective employers. A CarlsonMBA 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 furtherthan the Carlson School.

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Discovery

Networkedcomputer labs

32 classrooms with adjacent breakout rooms

Business referencecenter

Video interviewrooms

Wireless facility Skyway access toparking ramp

Access to the nation’s 14th largest library system

Online access toclass materials

Café and grill

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“If you’re interested in brand management,the Carlson School’s marketing depart-ment is one of the best,” says Belinda, a native New Yorker. Before enrolling,Belinda worked in marketing at a not-for-profit firm. She hoped to move intobrand management, but lacked experiencein that area. “I chose the Carlson Schoolfor its combination of brand opportunities,

including the Carlson Brand Enterprise,”she says. “The marketing professors arephenomenal, they’re just brilliant. They’reinstrumental in developing the latestresearch in brand management.” Belindawas active in many co-curricular activi-ties, including the Marketing Networkand the Black Graduate Business

Student Alliance (BGBSA). Her intern-ship at ConAgra Snack Foods Divisionopened many doors and led to a career as assistant brand manager for BayerHealthCare. Though she’s since returnedto the East Coast, Belinda stays in touchwith her classmates. “I consider them partof my professional network now,” she says.

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“The marketing professors are phenomenal, they’re just brilliant. They’reinstrumental in developing the latest research in brand management.”

Belinda Drew, ’06 MBA

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CurriculumThe Carlson School Full-Time MBA is a two-year program with opportunitiesfor a summer internship between the first and second years. Coursework is flexibleand can be tailored to your professional interests. You’ll gain an effective ground-ing in fundamental business knowledge—from theory to practical strategy—acrossall management functions and a broad spectrum of industries.

During your first semester, you’ll be part of a core group: a team of five studentswho work together on group projects. This core team approach allows you towork closely with other, highly motivated students, collaborating on rigorouscoursework and dynamic case projects. Students often develop a lasting supportnetwork and lifelong friendships with members of their core group. You’ll learnfrom a team of engaging professors too, who use cross-disciplinary instruction to bring the subject matter alive. There’s also a powerful convergence of medicalinnovation at work here, with the University of Minnesota’s legacy of breakthroughresearch, the state’s only medical school, and the Carlson School’s MedicalIndustry Leadership Institute.

We’ll help you build on your education, work experience, and skills, providingguidance 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 leadingcareer sectors. And you’ll also have the freedom to pursue electives across functionalareas, including coursework in entrepreneurship, strategy, international business,human resources, and more. The Carlson School also offers the following dualdegree 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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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

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“They provide every single resource both inside and outsidethe school to help you succeed and get the job you want.”

Rhonda Paulsen, ’08 MBA

Rhonda was working in the Los Angelesfilm industry when she realized it didn’treflect her interests. She returned to theMidwest, choosing the Carlson Schoolbecause it supported her marketing goals.“The school has a strong program in marketing and the professors arerespected for their ideas—they’re greatresearchers,” she says. Rhonda made

rewarding discoveries throughout herCarlson MBA experience, from the firstsemester core group, where she learned to team with other students who broughtdiverse skills and career experiences, toimplementing a guerrilla marketing cam-paign launching a start-up company withthe Carlson Brand Enterprise. She alsotook advantage of the Graduate Business

Career Center: “They provide every sin-gle resource both inside and outside theschool to help you succeed and get thejob you want,” she says. During her sum-mer break, Rhonda worked on research,strategic planning, and communicationsas an intern with Carlson MarketingWorldwide, a global marketing servicesorganization.

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A vibrant settingThe Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are stand outs. On every index, thesevibrant and progressive cities rank among the nation’s very best places to live andwork. We consistently earn the highest national ratings for quality of life, educa-tional 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 down-town 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. TheUniversity of Minnesota is a frequent contributor and collaborator with theCarlson 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. Thesediverse perspectives, along with the emerging and multinational businesses here,create rich opportunities for your personal enrichment and future employment.

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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 ofAmerica, 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.

Discovery

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“I was looking for a business school in aninternationally diverse city,” says Sarah, a former New Yorker and now corporatebrand manager at Cargill. She found it at the Carlson School, where her classmatesrepresented a broad range of career experience and cultural perspectives.“Minneapolis is a well-kept secret,” shesays. “It’s a progressive metropolitan city,but it also offers a great quality of life

and so many opportunities to pursueleadership roles.” Sarah has an abidinginterest in social impact issues; her back-ground is in the nonprofit sector. SaysSarah, “The intimacy of the program isvery appealing to someone like me with anontraditional business background. Andthe strong connection to local businessesand organizations is an incredible asset

for Carlson School students.” One of hermany rewarding co-curricular activitiesinvolved Net Impact, an association thatpromotes socially responsible businesspractices. “I had an opportunity to bringmy classroom learning experience intothe community, consulting with nonprofitsand working with social entrepreneurs,”she says.

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“The intimacy of the program is very appealing to someonelike me with a nontraditional business background.”

Sarah Shanley Hope, ’07 MBA

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Transformative research The Carlson School has attracted a distinguished world-class faculty, known for both inspired teaching and research that resonates around the globe. Rankedsixth among U.S. business schools for our faculty’s research productivity, our 108tenured and tenure-track faculty include 25 endowed chairs. Faculty membersteach within seven academic departments and operate eight research centers.

The imagination and influential research of Carlson School faculty producesdefinitive business theories that launch entire industries. We are the school thattransformed Six Sigma, the “four Ps” of marketing, and MIS from fads to fields ofstudy. The Carlson School’s research and thought leadership shapes strategies andinfluences business success around the world.

At the Carlson School, you’ll learn how to apply research to real-world problems.You’ll use theoretical frameworks to make informed and effective business decisionsthat advance strategic goals—and make you a valued leader on any team.

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Discovery

6thWe are sixth among business schools for our faculty’s research productivity.

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“I am always impressed with the caliber of Carlson School students.”Mark Bergen, PhD, Marketing and Logistics Management Chair,

Carolyn I. Anderson Professor of Business Education Excellence

“The beauty of marketing,” says Mark Bergen, “is that it’s such a vibrantsubject. It’s all around us, but you’ve gotto get out of your chair to experience it.”Professor Bergen teaches a dynamic coremarketing course to first semester MBAstudents, weaving a rich mix of operations,economics, statistics, strategy, and

behavioral psychology into the curricu-lum. The class often includes the multidisciplinary perspectives of otherCarlson School faculty.

The core course concludes with live case projects such as the launch of a new champagne brand. “I like a lot

of discussion instead of lectures or pre-sentations,” says Professor Bergen. Hisstudents responded recently by honoringhim with the Teacher of the Year award.“I am always impressed with the caliberof Carlson School students,” he says.“Their enthusiasm and sense of commu-nity are striking.”

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Opportunity

More real-world business experienceAsk our Full-Time MBA students about the highlight of their Carlson Schoolexperience and you’ll likely hear how the Carlson School Enterprises bring classroom theory to life beyond anything they imagined. The Enterprises, offeredas an elective, are consultancies managed by academic and professional advisorsand staffed by students. Students can participate in one of four Enterprises, serving corporate and nonprofit clients such as 3M, General Mills, Cargill, andthe Minnesota Children’s Museum. Unlike typical case projects, clients pay theCarlson School competitive consulting fees in return for real-world results.

The Enterprises challenge students with high-profile business projects that demandin-depth strategic planning, problem-solving, presentation—and bottom-linereturns. Students are supported and guided by a team of directors. These businessleaders and academics are at the top of their profession and bring deep experiencein each enterprise area.

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Entrepreneurs welcomeAt the Carlson School, your inventive thinking could easily materialize in themarketplace. Our students have launched successful businesses and received thestate’s most prestigious award for new business and innovation, the Minnesota Cup.

The Carlson School’s Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship bringstogether research, teaching, and hands-on learning experiences to support newbusiness creation. In addition, the Center collaborates with other resourcesacross the University to develop marketable ideas into commercial ventures, providing access and introductions to business leaders, private equity and angelinvestors, development partners, and consultants. Entrepreneurs flourish here.

The Carlson School Enterprises> Carlson Funds Enterprise includes a

growth fund and a fixed income fund,and opportunities to manage more than$24 million while analyzing industries andmaking portfolio recommendations.

> Carlson Consulting Enterprise providestargeted strategic and management supportto clients, focusing on strategy, supply chainand operations, and technology.

> Carlson Brand Enterprise addressesbrand and marketing challenges faced byFortune 500 companies, new businesses,and nonprofit organizations.

> Carlson Ventures Enterprise works withentrepreneurs, researchers, and businessexperts to assess new technologies and startup opportunities, and to developbusiness plans, financial projections, and marketing analyses.

The Carlson School Enterprises areamong the largest portfolios of student-driven businesses in the nation.

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“It’s a huge plus to be so well connected to the communitythrough internships and projects with Fortune 500 companies.”

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“I’m entrepreneurial,” says John, whoserves as MBA Association president. “I like the idea of starting and growingbusinesses.” John had operated severalsmall businesses, from a sports manage-ment firm to real estate development, but realized he needed a more formalizedbusiness education to take his business to

the next level or qualify for a managementrole at a bigger company. He chose theCarlson School because of its nationaland international presence. “The CarlsonSchool is very highly regarded. It alsomoves across borders, and that was impor-tant to me,” he explains. “It’s a huge plusto be so well connected to the community

through internships and projects withFortune 500 companies,” says John, whointerned as a product manager forPolaroid. With so many co-curricularassociations and activities offered on cam-pus, John says, “It seems like there are tenopportunities to every one you can takeadvantage of, so you have to prioritize.”

Opportunity keeps knocking

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A panoramic perspectiveToday’s business world is without boundaries. The Carlson School reflects thatpanoramic thinking. As a truly international institution, our faculty, students, and business leaders represent a broad cross-section of the world.

The Carlson School’s international study opportunities are just as broad and varied. These innovative and internationally-recognized study abroad programsare timely and academically rigorous. They are designed to complement yourcurriculum and flexibly fit your schedule.

Our International Programs include short-term opportunities or semester-long exchanges carried out with our partner universities around the world. TheCarlson School’s business connections in each host country enrich your experiencewith a stimulating itinerary that includes site visits and guest lectures. You mighttravel to Brussels, meeting with leading thinkers and business practitioners tocompare U.S. business ethics to those practiced across the European Union. You could explore sustainable business practices when you visit local businesses in Costa Rica. Whether you travel to France, China, Austria, or India, you’ll find many opportunities to immerse yourself in the latest global strategies andinternational business issues.

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Opportunity

Global enrichment electives

Ethical Environment of International Business

Scandinavia, or Brussels and London (2 weeks)

Business and the Environment: Lessons from Central America

Alajuela, Costa Rica (2 weeks)

Managing in a Global Environment:Outsourcing and Offshoring

Delhi and Bangalore (2 weeks)

Doing Business in the European Union

Lyon(2 weeks)

Doing Business in Central and Eastern Europe

Vienna and a Central and Eastern European country (2 weeks)

An International Business Challenge

Shanghai (2 weeks)

International Business

Vienna (4 weeks)

European Management

Cologne (4 weeks)

Copenhagen Summer Business Program

Copenhagen (3 or 6 weeks)

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“I’m big on study abroad,” says Pankti, a buyer for Target. Pankti experiencedbusiness from a European perspective inBrussels and London, where she studiedethics and corporate social responsibility.“I loved the experience,” she says. “Wevisited companies like Nike, ING, andCadbury/Schweppes and heard their

views on philanthropy and corporateresponsibility.” Pankti also participated in alive case project in China, collaboratingwith students from the university inShanghai on marketing research forDairy Queen. “The differences in life-styles and business processes—it was justincredible,” she says. Pankti, a Michigan

native, says she had considered manyschools. “I was looking for a smaller program, one that had more collaborativelearning and teamwork.” After visiting thecampus and talking with several profes-sors she says, “that clinched it for me.”

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“We visited companies like Nike, ING, and Cadbury/Schweppes andheard their views on philanthropy and corporate responsibility.”

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Community

Developing leadersWith 20 Fortune 500 companies outside our doors, the Carlson School and its students benefit from a rich network of business connections and enduringpartnerships. Since Carlson School alumni and board members represent manyof those organizations, you’ll see CEOs and founders of dynamic organizationswalking our halls. And whether it’s the business founders or government leaders,you’ll find that they are generous with their time, insights, advice, and referrals.

As partners in their success, we have rare access to business leaders’ time and talent.They attend our conferences, speak at our forums, and are executive mentors to ourstudents. You’ll have many opportunities to establish meaningful business connec-tions through corporate internships, mentorships, and employment opportunities.

The Carlson School offers a remarkable range of leadership opportunities, train-ing, and career services. For example, the Center for Integrative Leadership is aninnovative partnership between the Carlson School and the Hubert H. HumphreyInstitute of Public Affairs. Its mission is to address global challenges, from worldhunger and global warming to free trade and wealth distribution. The CarlsonMBA Leadership Development program promotes other integrative opportunitiesthrough coursework, the Enterprises, study abroad experiences, and more. It alsoprovides an opportunity to work with an executive coach who will help you identifyleadership competencies that are critical to your success.

And from the first day you enter the program, our Graduate Business Career Centerwill help you focus your career ambitions, build your job search and interview skills,and connect you with employment opportunities. As one of the country’s leadingcareer services offices, their outstanding efforts have earned Carlson School a top place in the nation for the percentage of full-time MBA graduates who findemployment within three months. You’ll soon consider the center your personalcareer catalyst, and the source of a lifetime of professional tools, support, andvaluable career connections.

The Carlson School Full-Time MBA Student Profile: Class of 2009 Average incoming GPA 3.38

Average incoming GMAT 661

Average age 28

Male/ female 73/27%

Minority students 8%

Holding a graduate degree 9%

Average years’ work experience 4.5

Employment Profile: Class of 2006Employed within three months of graduation: 97%

Employment by functional area:

Marketing/sales 27%

Finance/accounting 41%

Consulting 15%

Operations/production 9%

General management 2%

Other 6%

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After much research and a campus visit,Santiago and his wife both emigratedfrom Colombia to pursue MBAs at theCarlson School. “We wanted a schoolthat was closely integrated with the business community,” he says. “And the quality of life here is amazing.”

They also were drawn to the smaller class sizes and networking opportunities.As a VP in the High Tech club, Santiagohelped organize multiple events. A vari-ety of associations and clubs helped him develop professional relationshipsand leadership skills. His Enterprise

experience was valuable and exciting. “We had great exposure to C-level management of large companies,” hesays. “It has a very high impact on your career development.” Santiagointerned for Dell Computer and now is a consultant with McKinsey.

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“We had great exposure to C-level management of large companies.It has a very high impact on your career development.”

Santiago Palacio, ’07 MBA

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A culture of inclusionReflecting the business world, the Carlson School is a community of diverse perspectives, people, and experiences. We encourage divergent thinking, andwe’re proud of our inclusive environment. Our director of diversity initiativeshelps students establish a leadership network by building partnerships with influ-ential organizations such as the National Black MBA Association, the NationalAssociation of Women MBAs, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, and others.The Carlson School actively supports a variety of women’s initiatives as well. We are part of the highly-regarded Forté Foundation, a global force for women’sleadership. Carlson School’s “Inside the Boardroom” is a popular speaker seriesthat features conversations with prominent women business leaders. The programis aired on public TV and hosted by one of Forbes Most Powerful Women in theWorld, Carlson Companies chairman and CEO Marilyn Carlson Nelson. Theschool also has a very active chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs.And our annual women’s leadership conference attracts top women executivesfrom the region.

The Carlson School is among the top 3 business schools for growth in female MBA enrollment.

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Casey came from California to theCarlson School “purely for the programitself.” She immersed herself in many co-curricular activities and through her net-working landed a management job in aleadership rotation program with OtisElevator. “I couldn’t have done it withoutthe school’s career support,” she says.

“They hooked me up with alums andgreat connections all over the country.”Casey was president of the school’s chapter of the National Association ofWomen MBAs (NAWMBA), and theHigh Tech Club. She also was a casewriter for the Elite 8 Case Competition,participated in a semester exchange in

Japan, and much more. “The CarlsonSchool is very supportive of women’s initiatives, including NAWMBA—they’rethe busiest club on campus,” she says.“When you go to a huge business school,you can feel lost in the shuffle. But theCarlson School works hard to supportand connect students.”

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“They hooked me up with alums and great connections allover the country.”

Casey Langworthy, ’07 MBA

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Lasting connectionsAs a Carlson School MBA student, you’ll find many opportunities to get involvedin clubs and associations: 95% of our MBA students are actively involved in co-curricular learning opportunities. Choose from clubs such as Net Impact, an association that strives to incorporate business ethics and sustainability principlesinto business practices, to national case competitions, volunteer programs, mentor-ing circles, and more. You’ll find that participation enriches your Carlson Schoolexperience, and often builds lasting friendships and connections.

When you graduate, your connection to Carlson School and fellow alums is just beginning. Our alumni network is over 50,000 strong—and very influential.Carlson School alumni have founded over 3,200 businesses worldwide, includingmore than 1,800 Minnesota businesses that generate annual revenues of $21.2 bil-lion. Many alums participate in a career network, help with student recruitment,serve as guest speakers, student coaches, and more. We’ll help you stay connectedtoo, through a wide variety of alumni events and resources. Your alumni networkand Carlson School services will be here for you long after you graduate.

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Jeff fast-tracked his marketing career, and eventually, a path leading to theMagic Kingdom by completing hisCarlson MBA, building on a CarlsonSchool undergraduate degree. Today he’svice president of global advertising andcreative for Disney Parks. “From financeto HR and marketing, the Carlson MBA

program was a well-rounded experiencefor me,” he says. “I had many opportunitiesto work in teams and solve problems theway the business world does. The rigorand pace of the program, and its emphasison collaborative problem solving is repre-sentative of how we work here at Disney.” Jeff enjoyed the integrated marketing

curriculum and found the consumerbehavior course fascinating. He stillapplies those lessons today, developingcreative campaigns and ad strategies forDisney theme parks around the world.“It’s very exciting to work for a dynamicbrand that makes people feel great, “hesays. “Sometimes I still pinch myself.”

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“From finance to HR and marketing, the Carlson MBAprogram was a well-rounded experience for me.”

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We invite you to apply There’s no better way to get a feeling for the Carlson School than to spend sometime on campus. We invite you to arrange a visit or attend an information session.

For more information, or to complete an online application, please visit us at:carlsonschool.umn.edu/ftmba/apply. To request a paper application or moreinformation, please call 612-625-5555 or 1-800-926-9431, or contact us at:

Full-Time MBA Program Carlson School of Management University of Minnesota 321 Nineteenth Avenue South, Suite 4-106 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0438

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How to apply We automatically review all applications for academic, merit-based scholarshipsand fellowships. In order to receive full consideration for scholarship andfellowships, we encourage you to apply early.

Application deadlines

International: December 1, February 15 Domestic: December 15, February 15, April 15

Apply online The online forms allow you to save your work and return to it any time. You can also submit supporting materials and the application fee online.Schools may send transcripts directly to us.

Paper application You can download the application form from our websiteany time. Include transcripts and recommendations with your application, orhave them sent directly to us.

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Application checklistA complete application consists of:

> MBA application for admission

> Scholarship application (optional)

> Official transcript from each institution attended

> GMAT score: Official scores are sent by the testing service

> Current resume: Include job duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments

> Letters of recommendation: Two required

> Personal essays: Four required, one optional

> TOEFL (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score, if applicable

> Application fee ($60 for US citizens; $90 for international applicants and US residents with foreign credentials)

Community

Other MBA programsExecutive MBA: 612-624-1385 or 800-922-3622

Part-Time MBA: 612-625-5555 or 800-926-9431

Global Executive MBA: 612-625-9361

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Thank you from the Assistant DeanThank you for considering the Carlson School of Management. I hope you nowhave a better idea of how a Carlson MBA can help you realize your fullest potentialand open doors to a world of leadership opportunities.

An MBA from the Carlson School offers singular value, from internationalaccreditation and a national top-25 ranking, to top-tier programs and inspiredfaculty, a wealth of experiential learning opportunities, global credibility—and a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

If you enroll at the Carlson School, we will do everything possible to make your time here a positive and rewarding experience. We consider students one of ourgreatest assets and are dedicated to helping them succeed through internships,mentorships, and employment assistance.

A campus visit is the best way to get a feel for our school and for this welcomingcommunity. I encourage you to attend an information session here, speak to oneof our admissions staff, or attend a recruiting fair.

Again, thank you for your interest in the Carlson School.

Sincerely,

Kathryn J. Carlson, MBA Assistant Dean MBA Programs, Executive Education

Kathryn J. Carlson

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of Minnesota, 419 Morrill Hall, 100 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN

55455, 612-624-9547, eoaa@umn.edu.

Website at www.eoaffact.umn.edu.

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