Business
Do you thrive on a challenge? Are you a risk-taker and trail-blazer? If so, the world of business might be an excellent fit for you. Business is constantly changing and growing at the local, national, and global levels, and companies are seeking tomorrow's innovators and leaders.
You can jumpstart your career in a thriving metropolitan university. With 140 undergraduate majors offered at the University of Minnesota, you can follow a traditional or unique path to a career in business. Great academics and great opportunities await you in the colleges and programs listed below.
GREAT ACADEMICS
The University of Minnesota offers more than 25 business-related majors, based in various colleges.
- Carlson School of Management (CSOM): The Carlson School's undergraduate program was ranked #7 in the nation among public universities in 2006, according to U.S. News and World Report. Click here to read more about the Carlson School of Management in a feature article, "Staying ahead of the curve."
- College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS): Apply a broad business base to agricultural development, food science, agribusiness, forest products, or recreation industry.
- College of Education and Human Development (CEHD): Study the business aspects of sports, recreational activities, or human resources development, or prepare for a career in business education.
- College of Design (CDes): Apply your knowledge in retailing or housing studies to an exciting and fulfilling business career.
- College of Liberal Arts (CLA): Develop a broad, strong set of business skills in various CLA programs. "I think my liberal arts background will have a major impact on my ability to succeed in management positions," says Jarrod Gingras, a Web designer and content specialist at www.careerbuilder.com.
Choose from the following exciting programs:
- Accounting (CSOM)
- Advertising (CLA; Journalism & Mass Communication - Strategic Professional Communication)
- Agricultural and Food Business Management (CFANS & CSOM)
- Agricultural Industries and Marketing (CFANS)
- Applied Economics (CFANS)
- Bio-based Products (CFANS)
- Business and Marketing Education (CEHD)
- Career and Technical Education (CEHD)
- Economics (CLA)
- Entrepreneurial Management (CSOM)
- Finance (CSOM)
- Housing Studies (CDes)
- Human Resource Development (CEHD)
- Human Resources and Industrial Relations (CSOM)
- International Business (CSOM)
- Management Information Systems (CSOM)
- Marketing (CSOM)
- Public/Nonprofit Management (CSOM)
- Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies (CEHD)
- Recreation Resource Management (CFANS)
- Retail Merchandising (CDes)
- Risk Management and Insurance (CSOM)
- Sport Management (CEHD)
- Statistics (CLA, IT)
- Supply Chain Management (CSOM)
Career and Internship Opportunities
We provide you with support and resources to help you explore career options and land the job of your dreams. Our career counselors offer career exploration classes for credit, resume and cover-letter workshops, on-campus career fairs, job listings, and practice interviews.
Business careers frequently pursued by our students include:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- General Management
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Merchandise Buyer
- Mortgage Broker
- Nursery/Greenhouse Management
- Ranch Manager
- Store Manager
Featured Classes
Wondering what college classes are really like? Featured Class gives you the scoop on what's happening in the classrooms and the laboratories of the University of Minnesota. From freshman seminars to honors colloquia, we'll give you an inside look at real college classes being offered at the U of M:
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES
Study Abroad
Understand business at an international level. Explore business in economies and cultural centers around the globe to discover the U.S. role in the international economy. The U of M actively encourages studying abroad. Learning or working in a foreign country will build your skills, cultural awareness, and confidence.
Students in the Carlson School of Management can take advantage of Short Term Global Enrichment Electives in Copenhagen, Costa Rica, or Buenos Aires. Other exchange programs offered by CSOM are in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Hong Kong, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, and Switzerland.
Whatever your college or field of study, you can visit the Learning Abroad Center to find a program that is a great fit for you. Study organizational change in New Zealand, advertising in Australia, or human resource development in Sweden.
Mentor Program
The mentor-student partnership brings a "real-world" perspective to your academic program. You can build connections with seasoned professionals and learn about economic activity in the Twin Cities area. Your mentor can help guide you down the path to a fulfilling career. Each U of M college offers mentor-matching services.
Research Opportunities
Imagine conducting research alongside world-class experts and getting paid for your work! As a student in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), you'll conduct paid research or pursue special projects beyond your regular courses.
Campus Involvement
You'll find more than 600 student organizations at the University of Minnesota. Connect with multicultural groups like the Hindu Student Society or Black Student Union. Share your passions with interest-based groups like the Juggling Club or Cricket Club. Join a fraternity or sorority, or run for Minnesota Student Association. Whatever your interest, there's likely a club. Check out the following business-related groups:
- The Business Association of Multicultural Students gives a broad, diverse perspective on the global business environment.
- Find inspiration and motivation at the Entrepreneurship Club. Listen to entrepreneurs and CEOs talk about how they started their businesses and how they became successful.
Other student groups related to business include:
- Advertising (Ad) Club at the University of Minnesota
- American Marketing Association
- Asian Business Student Association
- Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- Student Accounting and Finance Association
- Student Association for Non-Profit Enterprise
- Undergraduate Women in Business
GREAT LOCATION
- The Twin Cities metro is a thriving business community, home to 20 Fortune 500 companies.
- In 2005, Popular Science magazine named Minneapolis the "top city for technology" in the United States.
- The Carlson School of Management has business partnerships with many major corporations in the Twin Cities that allow students to gain internship and work experience before you graduate. Partner companies include 3M, Best Buy, Cargill, General Electric, Honeywell, Land O'Lakes, and Xcel Energy.
- In 2005, Forbes Magazine named Minneapolis-St. Paul 18th nationwide among the best metro areas for business and careers.
Meet us in person!
Like what you see so far? Come meet us in person! There's no better way to learn about the University of Minnesota. As you tour our breathtaking Twin Cities campus and meet our friendly staff and students, you'll see for yourself why the U of M is the perfect place to launch your career in business. We'd be happy to customize your visit to your interests. Contact us to schedule your visit today!
