Opus College of Business

Degrees & Programs

The UST MBA

Bill Woodson, Director, UST MBA Programs

Relevant, principled, personal. For over 30 years, business leaders have enjoyed the distinct entrepreneurial advantage of a UST MBA. With four programs to choose from, investing in your career is a simple matter of finding the right fit.

A Message from the Director

My goal is to ensure the UST MBA programs provide you with the essential knowledge, learning resources, and challenging experiences on par with any top MBA program in the country.

In addition, we strive to exceed expectations for our students with elements unique to
St. Thomas: 

  • You will interact with talented leaders in business education on our faculty, who integrate ethics and societal considerations into our entire curriculum.
  • You will be challenged academically and intellectually, but in a supportive environment.
  • You will get to know your  professors, peers and professional program staff.
  • You will find a professional community that will benefit you for the rest of your career.

I invite you to become a part of the exciting UST MBA community today!

-- Bill Woodson, Director, UST MBA Programs

Choose the UST MBA Program Right for You

Full-time UST MBA
A 21-month accelerated program for aspiring professionals from all backgrounds who want to earn their M.B.A. by immersing in full-time graduate study.

Evening UST MBA
A part-time, weekday-or-evening program for employed professionals with at least two years of work experience seeking to enhance their careers with graduate business knowledge and practical application.

Executive UST MBA
A 30-month program, based on a cohort model, for experienced managers and leaders with at least five years of management experience who wish to develop an executive perspective of directing an organization.

Health Care UST MBA
A 27-month program blending on-campus sessions with distance learning for professionals in the health care field desiring to add the knowledge and leadership of an M.B.A. to their careers.

   

Awards and Recognition

U.S. News and World Report: Ranked St. Thomas in the second of four tiers in the national university-doctoral category. Prior to 2001, St. Thomas was ranked as a regional university and consistently placed in the top 10 of 124 Midwest universities.

Study Abroad Programs: Ranked No. 1 for the past two years nationally in master’s institutions category; students participate in 90 programs available in more than 40 countries.

Star Tribune: State’s largest private college or university. State’s 13th largest nonprofit organization. State’s second-largest nonprofit organization outside field of health care.