Participating in a club or serving on a committee is a great way to become involved with the school, expand your network, and enhance your leadership skills.

Academic Clubs
Resource Groups
Professional Associations

ACADEMIC CLUBS

Common Grounds Common Grounds is an excellent organization for networking and leadership discussions, bringing together local professionals to discuss complex issues facing the private, public, and non-profit sectors.

Consulting Club The Consulting Club strives to increase student awareness and understanding of the consulting industry and related employment opportunities.

Finance Club The Finance Club is committed to fostering an education of careers (and the required skills) in the corporate finance and financial services fields.

GLOBE The GLOBE is the student association for International Business, and is committed to fostering awareness, knowledge and understanding of international management and multicultural issues among Carlson School of Management students.

Graduate Volunteer Consultants (GVC) GVC is an organization comprised of MBA & MA-HRIR students who are dedicated to providing free-of-charge business consulting services to non-profit organizations in the Twin Cities.

MBA Contacts MBA Contacts connects students in the beginning stages of the program with experienced MBA students and alumni who can provide insight on managing classes, expanding networking opportunities and learning more about what the Carlson School has to offer.

Marketing Network The Marketing Network is dedicated to developing successful marketing professionals by providing opportunities that connect students to expertise at the Carlson School and in the broader business community.

Microfinance Alliance The Microfinance Alliance aspires to raise awareness of the importance of microfinance as a tool for poverty alleviation and community development both locally and internationally. By engaging the public and university community, we hope to create a forum for dialogue, opportunities for action, and foster support for microfinance.

MILI Student Association The MILI Student Association is laying the foundation for a new set of global medical industry leaders by developing and promoting a sustainable network of professionals, providing opportunities and exposure to current topics in the industry, and creating avenues for successful transition into this field.

Operations and Supply Chain Management Club The Operations and Supply Chain Management Club strives to gain a broader understanding of the opportunities, career paths, trends, and current burning issues in operations management, which it does through speakers, plant tours, discussion panels, faculty interactions, and other activities.

VenturesPlus VenturesPlus exists to provide a lifetime of opportunities for Carlson School MBA students, alumni and supporters to generate, promote and participate in business ventures through the exchange of knowledge, experience and resources with each other and the global business community.