student life


Student Clubsand Organizations

As a Full-Time MBA student, the Carlson School offers you many opportunities to explore your personal and professional interests.


Consulting Club
Provides educational and networking activities for students interested in management consulting.


Finance Club
Provides educational and networking activities for students interested in finance.


Marketing Network Hosts forums and events on current marketing issues; facilitates networking with marketing professionals.


High-Tech Club
Provides a forum for students to explore their interests in management information systems.


Graduate Volunteer Consultants
Offers consulting services to Twin Cities not-for-profit organizations.


GLOBE
Promotes knowledge of international management and multicultural awareness through a variety of events, round table discussions, and activities, including a mentorship program for international exchange students.


Innoventures
Facilitates speakers and programs related to small companies and entrepreneurial issues; encourages students to start small businesses.


MBA Association (MBAA)
Sponsors seminars, luncheons, and events that give students a chance to meet business professionals.


National Association of Women MBAs
Encourages women to pursue graduate-level business studies and business careers; hosts professional speakers, networking events with women mentors, and fundraisers; participates in community service activities.


National Black MBA Association -- Twin Cities Chapter (NBMBAA)
An award-winning organization of black business professionals from a wide range of industries that provides MBA student scholarships, sponsors forums, and hosts a corporate reception to develop strong partnerships with Twin Cities businesses.


National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA)
With a goal of being the metro area's premier Hispanic professional business organization, 100+ active members and 19 corporate and university partners support the chapter's programs and initiatives.


Net Impact
Through its flagship investment fund, the Legacy Fund, this group has strong ties to the business community (Heartland Institute, Center for Ethical Business Cultures, Materials Productivity, Riverbridge) and strives to bring ethics and sustainability issues into the mainstream of business education and business decisions.


Operations and Supply Chain Management Club
Sponsors speakers, plant tours, discussion panels, faculty interactions, and other activities to gain a broader understanding of current trends in operations management.


Toastmasters
Provides a forum for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to learn to be better speakers, thinkers, and leaders.