Mission

Professional And Cultural Opportunities is a non-profit, student-run organization registered at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and Carlson School of Management. In partnership with the Minnesota International Center, PACO's main goal is to promote a better understanding of international business and its role in the globally integrated world. We strive to: 

• Bring international business to the forefront of Carlson's undergraduate program
• Give international businesses majors the opportunity to network with key contacts
• Increase global literacy among students
• Encourage cultural understanding and its application to business
• Foster international politics and current events awareness among students
• Increase student participation in local cultural happenings
• Raise student interest in how businesses are internationally connected