Founded in 1919 and named for alumnus and entrepreneur Curtis L. Carlson in 1986, the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees for more than 5,000 current students. Located on the West Bank of the Twin Cities campus, the college incorporates a study abroad requirement for all undergraduate and graduate students. It’s accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is located on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota campus.