The Opus College of Business is the business school of the University of St. Thomas, a private Roman Catholic university in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since October 19, 2006, it is named for The Opus Group in recognition of the company's founder and 1948 St. Thomas alumnus Gerald Rauenhorst.[1]
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| Type | Private business school |
|---|---|
| Established | 1985 |
Parent institution | University of St. Thomas |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Dean | Laura Dunham, PhD |
| Location | , , United States 44°58′27″N 93°16′38″W / 44.97417°N 93.27722°W |
| Website | business.stthomas.edu |
Graduate programs edit
Opus College offers Part-time Flex, Executive, and Health Care MBA programs. As of February 12, 2020, the Full-time MBA has been suspended.[2] The college also offers several Master of Science programs and graduate certificates. Starting in the fall 2024, Opus College intends to offer a Master of Science in Management for recent college graduates from non-business majors.
Undergraduate programs edit
Undergraduate students may pursue one of thirteen concentrations while completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. In 2007, over 40% of the current undergraduates at the University of St. Thomas were pursuing a major in business administration.[3]
Executive Education and Professional Development edit
The University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business has more than 200 "lifelong learning opportunities" outside of its traditional degree programs.
Executive Education and Professional Development is the non-degree division of the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business. They offer Executive Education and Professional Development Programs to business professionals in a variety of industries specializing in business communication, financial management, general business, health care, leadership, marketing, nonprofit management, and operations including project management. Programs are held at the University of St. Thomas Minneapolis Campus.
Executive Education Programs are designed for current and emerging leaders (“high-potentials”) who will be taking on larger roles.
Professional Development Programs serve the needs of individual contributors, supervisors, managers and those who want to advance their careers, enhance their leadership capacity and achieve personal growth. Some professional development programs include the Mini MBA Program, Mini MBA in Health Care Management, Mini Master of Marketing Management, Mini Master of Business Communication, Mini Master of Project Management, Leadership Essentials Series, and Project Management Certificate Series.
Custom Programs are also available.
Instructional methods for executive education, professional development, and custom programs may include: interactive learning, case method, individual and group projects, small group discussion, simulations, executive coaching, and video coaching.[4]
Centers and institutes edit
The centers and institutes of the University include Executive Education and Professional Development, which is where executive education and professional development programs in business communication, finance, general business, leadership and management, nonprofit management, IT, operations, and more are routinely held.
The Center for Nonprofit Management, Center for Health and Medical Affairs, Family Business Center, Norris Institute, Morrison Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center, and Shenehon Center for Real Estate Education provide research, consultation, and program development in their respective areas of expertise.
Additionally, the Opus College of Business has affiliations with the National Institute of Health Policy, the Center for Ethical Business Cultures, and Sun Center of Excellence.
The Opus College of Business is a host of the annual Multicultural Forum.
References edit
- ^ "University of St. Thomas names Opus College of Business," University of St. Thomas, Thursday, October 19, 2006. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ "Opus College of Business Restructures in Response to Changing Student Demand | OPUS College of Business | University of St. Thomas". business.stthomas.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ Fall Semester enrollment, 2007. University of St. Thomas, Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Factbook
- ^ UST Executive Education Instructors