The institution is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive community that encourages all students to reach their full potential through learning, engaging, working, and professional skill-building. By enhancing and sustaining an ethical, culturally-grounded institution that boasts of diversity and inclusion, they equip the leaders of tomorrow to live the values of “Business as a Force for Good."

The best part about the geographical location of the institute is that many Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Minneapolis-St. Paul; more than any other metro its size. As a Carlson School's student, you have the leverage of the School’s glittering reputation and connection to a flourishing business community, located right in your backyard. The Twin Cities are home to leading companies representing a wide variety of industries. Additionally, the Minneapolis area is nationally acclaimed for its quality of life and abundance of entertainment offerings. The students will find everything they desire from typical city life, including world-class museums, professional sports teams, great food, fantastic music, and an abundance of green space.

As a student of this institute, you will socialize, learn from, and lead your fellow students by joining one of the 20+ student clubs and organizations that represent an array of professional, social, cultural, and athletic interests. From the Carlson Marketing Network and Consulting Club, to Outdoor Adventures Club and Partners Club, there are countless ways for the student to get involved

The Carlson School network will lead the student to discover a new world of abounding opportunities. The network is made up of 200 full-time Carlson MBA students, 53,000+ Carlson School alumni in 95+ countries, 142 full-time faculty, 55 career coaches, advisors, and staff, 1,000+ part-time and executive MBA students, 2,500+ undergraduate Carlson School students, Thousands of family members and partners, Hundreds of partner companies and organization, and 445,000+ University of Minnesota alumni