The Medical Industry Leadership Institute gives MBA students opportunities to prepare for leadership-track careers in functional areas of the medical industry including finance, marketing, consulting, operations, and information technology. The institute supports industry-specific courses at the Carlson School, draws on the significant scientific, technical, policy, legal, and ethics expertise relevant to the medical industry sector that resides in the University, and leverages the concentration of medical industry firms in Minnesota.

Students who have been admitted to either the full-time or part-time MBA program at the Carlson School can choose from a wide variety of courses at the Carlson School and other colleges at the University of Minnesota.  These courses will enhance both the breadth and depth of students' understanding of the medical industry.

Carlson MBA students can complement their MBA education with a medical industry specialization.  Once students complete the specialization they are also able to further participate by becoming an Institute affiliate.   Institute affiliate status is also available to Carlson graduates with experience in the medical industry.  Institute affiliates have access to a wide range of member rewards on a secure "members only" site.