100 Years of Innovation

By Christopher Puto, Ph.D.
Dean, University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business

Today's M.B.A.s can credit 19th century innovators such as Henry Ford and Frederick Winslow Taylor for their education. Ford's and Taylor's insistence upon automation and standardized work patterns helped usher in the industrial age and gave birth to the concept of scientific management—the idea that there was a formulaic, "right" way to do business . An increased desire by organizations to approach business operations in a scientific manner led, around the turn of the century, to the foundation of the first business school at the University of Pennsylvania and the first graduate school of management at Dartmouth. Since then, the M.B.A. degree has received worldwide recognition as the premier degree for business professionals.

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New UST MBA Scholarships Available

For many years one priority at the Opus College of Business has been to help qualified, motivated students overcome barriers to enrollment in the Full-time UST MBA program. Our newly expanded scholarship options support this priority in 2008-2009 and beyond.

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2008 - 2009 Mayo Scholars Selected

The 2008 - 2009 Mayo Scholars were announced last week. This year's Scholars are Amy (Li Pin) Huang, Laura Kalies, Andrew Schwartz, Wendell Spence and Qin Tang. Congratulations to all!

The Mayo Scholars Program offers an opportunity for M.B.A. students to manage a team of selected undergraduate science and business students. The teams will research specific projects submitted by Mayo Clinic professionals through the Mayo Ventures and Licensing activity. Participating schools are Augsburg College, Carleton College, Concordia College (Moorhead), Gustavus Adolphus College, Macalester College, St. John's University/College of St. Benedict's, St. Mary's University, St. Olaf College and the University of St. Thomas.

The program is a collaborative effort between the Mayo Clinic and several Minnesota private colleges and universities, with financial support from the Medtronic Foundation and the Mayo Clinic, and administrative support from the Minnesota Private College Council.

Life After B School
By Anne Henseler Petschel

I've recently been in touch with Professor Rothausen-Vange because I've asked her to be a reference for my application to the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. In talking with Dr. R., I've heard some great things about the new first-year class, which has lead me to reflect a little bit on how much things have changed for me since I started the program.

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Welcome New Faculty

We have two new faculty members joining the Full-time UST MBA program core teaching staff.

We are very pleased and delighted to welcome these two new faculty to our teaching ranks. You can reach professors. DeYoung and DeVaughn through the St. Thomas e-mail system.

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Notes from Admissions: Class of 2009 & 2010 Profiles
By Mary Lindberg

What is the average age of a Full-time UST MBA? On average, how much work experience do my future classmates have? What is the male/female ratio? For a complete overview of the profiles of the classes of 2009 & 2010 please read the full article.

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Fee Waiver for UST MBA Applicants

For a limited time, new applicants to the Full-time UST MBA Program will have their application fees waived when they apply online.

Complete and submit your application by December 15 and save $60 with this fee waiver.

To learn more about application requirements or to schedule a visit with one of our advisors, contact us.

Visit the Full-time UST MBA Program

A great way to get an in-depth look at the Full-time UST MBA is to attend one of our scheduled Information Sessions. An Information Session is an opportunity for you to learn more about the curriculum, career services, student life, financial aid and admissions requirements. Here are our remaining 2008 Information Sessions:

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Full-time UST MBA Application Fee Waiver
Get your Application Fee Waived!

Apply online for the Full-time UST MBA by December 15 and your application fee will be automatically waived. Our upcoming application deadlines are: November 15, December 15, February 15, April 15 and June 1st.

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Complimentary parking is available in Minneapolis at the 11th Street and Harmon Place ramp. Street addresses and directions for the Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses can be found online.

Personalized Visits
We can also set up a personalized meeting with you to provide you with an in-depth look at what it means to be a Full-time UST MBA student. To set up a personalized meeting, send us an email at ustmba@stthomas.edu, or call us at (651) 962-8800 or (800) 328-6819 (ext. 2-8800). We will be happy to work around your schedule.

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