On the West Bank of the Mississippi in Minneapolis, the Carlson School is the business school of the University of Minnesota. The Twin Cities host an unusual number of big company headquarters, including Target, Best Buy, General Mills, 3M and UnitedHealth Group, and Carlson's recruiting reflects that. Its Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations is one of the oldest programmes of its kind. The MBA and specialised master's degrees in analytics, finance and supply chain draw international students.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Official website: carleton.edu
University of Minnesota
West Bank campus, Minneapolis
MA in Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Enterprise programmes run by students
$45,000 – $62,000
International students, graduate programmes, approximate
$16,000 – $22,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on carleton.edu before you apply.
Full-Time MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
21 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 84
MS Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 84
MS Finance
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 84
MS Supply Chain Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 84
MA Human Resources and Industrial Relations
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 84
BS Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Recruiting ties to Twin Cities Fortune 500 headquarters.
Student-run enterprises in consulting, funds, brands and ventures.
An HR master's programme with a long national reputation.
Graduates join Target, 3M, General Mills, Medtronic and other Twin Cities employers.
Analytics and supply chain graduates move into data and operations roles.
STEM-designated master's degrees can qualify for the OPT extension.
Undergrad
Rolling via university
Postgrad
Round-based deadlines
The school sits on the West Bank, a short walk across the Washington Avenue Bridge to the main East Bank campus. The Green Line light rail runs to downtown and St. Paul.
Minneapolis has lakes, bike trails and long, very cold winters. Rent is moderate for a large US city.
Form I-20 issued by University of Minnesota
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Graduate programmes use rounds from autumn to spring, and international applicants are advised to apply in the earlier rounds. Undergraduates apply to the University of Minnesota, usually by January 1 for scholarship consideration.
The MBA and specialised master's programmes start in late summer. Undergraduates start in the fall.
International students come in on an F-1 visa. The I-20 comes from University of Minnesota after you confirm your place and show you can cover a year of costs; you then pay the SEVIS fee, fill in the DS-160 and book your consulate interview.
The MBA, MS Business Analytics, MS Finance, MS Supply Chain Management and the HR master's are popular. Graduate entry needs a bachelor's degree, a GMAT or GRE for most programmes, and English at about IELTS 7.0.
Yes. Carlson awards merit scholarships to many MBA and some master's students at admission. Undergraduates are considered for University of Minnesota awards.
