MBA Career 

Exploration Conference

Event Details

This event is intended for the MBA student class of 2025 to learn about various career paths to take after they graduate. Panels are composed of program alumni and industry professionals. Each panel is 45 minutes in length followed by 30 minutes of networking. Company names listed in bold are open to sponsorship and/or supporting CPT. 


Friday, August 25

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM CT

Zoom, See Zoom Links Below 

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Registration for the MBA CEC is not required. Registering for the event will add it to your Handshake Calendar. 

SESSION 1

Panel Discussion: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Networking: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Corporate Strategy

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Panelists:

Moderated by: Coach Kelly

SESSION 2

Panel Discussion: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Finance and iBanking

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Panelists:

Moderated by: Christian Willman, MBA Class of 2024

Marketing

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Panelists:

Moderated by: Rachel Johnson, MBA Class of 2024

SESSION 3

Panel Discussion: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Networking: 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Leadership Development Programs

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Panelists:

Moderated by: Celina Her, MBA Class of 2024

Product Management

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Panelists:

Moderated by: Rukmin Juneja, MBA Class of 2024

SESSION 4

Panel Discussion: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Networking: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Consulting

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Panelists:

Moderated: Saul Schwartz, Class of 2024

Supply Chain and Operations

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Panelists:

Moderated by: Manognya Wunnava & Jeremy Binder, MBA Class of 2024

Identified sensory stimuli students can expect to experience during the event. 


Technology - This event will take place through Zoom. Access to the internet, a webcam, speakers and a microphone will be required. Each panel discussion will be recorded. The networking portion of each panel will not be recorded. 


Private Space - Due to the nature of a virtual event a quiet space will be required to participate. Students can use breakout rooms or the CBCC interview rooms on campus if needed. 


Groups - This event will have large amounts of social engagement in large groups and breakout rooms. Students can expect networking between students and panelists. 


Zoom Fatigue - Students should expect a full day of Zoom panel discussions. To avoid Zoom fatigue students should avoid multitasking, utilize the lunch break to step away from devices, and hide self view to limit distractions.


If accommodations are needed to attend the Carlson Career and Internship Fair please contact gbccinfo@umn.edu with your needs.