The Executive MBA program is a substantial investment for students and their organizations. Students experience an immediate return on that investment as they develop more powerful, persuasive leadership skills and the confidence to make smarter, more creative decisions. Organizations gain highly motivated leaders with increased abilities to handle more critical responsibilities.

On the surface, the Carlson Executive MBA program is a 48-credit, 4-semester program that meets on alternate weekends. But scratch the surface and what do you find?

• A course of study that will give you a state-of-the-art understanding of best business practices and strategies

• Leadership skills and deeper critical thinking abilities to handle broader and larger responsibilities

• Consistently ranked as a leading international executive MBA program

• The only executive MBA program in the Twin Cities that is accredited by the AACSB International  (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)

• Global in scope and perspective, with affiliations in Europe, Latin America, and Asia

• One of the brightest, most challenging faculties in the world

• A direct connection to some of the best business minds

• A completely life-altering experience that delivers increased confidence and motivation

• A life experience that's harder than you think and easier than you fear

• An incredible way to develop a first-class business network that includes fellow graduates, faculty and business leaders

• Immediate organizational impact

• The ability to work within a team... or lead it

• Powerful, persuasive communication skills