University of St. Thomas

When asked what one word best describes the general business management major at St. Thomas, a faculty member replied, “flexible.”

A real student asks:

 

How general is this? Do the classes offered relate to a certain field of business?

A general business management faculty member responds: “General business management students take the same required set of core business courses that all St. Thomas business students take. While other business students take additional courses in a specific discipline of business (e.g., finance), general business students can take these additional courses in a variety of disciplines of their choosing. This allows them to do further study in different areas of interest to them and broaden the disciplines they study.”

What jobs are possible with a General Business Management major?

What are recent graduates doing now?

One recent graduate works for Target. She began as a business analyst, which is a typical entry-level position at this company. As she progressed through the career development plan developed by Target, she quickly assumed increased responsibilities. Within two years she was signing purchase requisitions for millions of dollars. She loves the responsibility she has been given and the clear path of progression open to her as she successfully performs her assigned duties.

What opportunities are there to bolster my resume while I'm in the program?

Internships. Because St. Thomas is located in the heart of a thriving business community, there are many opportunities for internships. Companies such as Target, Best Buy and 3M regularly employ our business students in a variety of work assignments.

Study abroad. With a global business marketplace, study abroad opportunities give students the chance to experience different cultures. From these experiences they bring a multicultural aspect to their organizational experiences. Moreover, study abroad helps students grow and learn about themselves, an important process for any leader or manager.

Faculty at work

Members of the Management Department are actively engaged in consulting with local and regional businesses. This keeps them current with the latest business practices, which they integrate into their teaching. They also are conducting research in areas such as human resource strategy, student intercultural development resulting from studying abroad, mid-career development and intercultural team development.