Degrees & Programs
Study Abroad
The St. Thomas Opus College of Business recognizes the value of international experience. In today’s truly global, competitive landscape, students benefit from exposure to business practices, unique regulations and challenges, and different cultural perspectives from around the world.
We currently offer several programs to help fulfill this need and new programs are always being developed.
January Term 2010
Global Financial Services: Hong Kong (FINC 752)
Hong Kong, China
January 8-18, 2010
FINC 752 is an MBA seminar course that provides students an exposure to a range of advanced topics related to the financial services industries. Hong Kong is unquestionably the center of the emerging Asian market. The primary language is English.
While Japan has a developed economy which is recognized by inclusion in the Morgan-Stanley Europe, Australia, and Far East (EAFE) index of developed economies, Hong Kong over the past ten years - since its establishment as a Special Administrative Region by the People's Republic of China - has developed into the leading financial, banking, logistics, and transportation hub of the China Region, an emerging market. Further, since fundamental issues of market globalization and integration are present, the Hong Kong course offers students a chance to see the effects of globalization and integration in a very personal way.
Prerequisites: DSCI 600, ACCT 601, GBEC 600, FINC 600 and at least one additional core course. Must be an active student in good standing with a GPA greater than 3.0; contact your program advisor for approval to apply.
Counts toward: FINC 752; UST MBA elective course
Instructor: Dr. Michael F. Sullivan, UST Opus College of Business
For more information, please see the program description and application below.
Priority applications will be accepted May 4 – May 29, 2009. Final application deadline is October 2, 2009.
Detailed Program Description >>
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January Term 2010
Risk Leadership In Global Firms: London (FINC 753)
London, UK
January 9-16, 2010
Professor Peter Young will once again lead UST MBA students to London for an intensive nine-day investigation of the key risk challenges facing managers in global firms. The course, FINC 753: Risk Leadership in Global Firms, will be held at Lloyd’s of London on January 9-16, 2010, with preparatory sessions in Minneapolis during November and December 2009.
The course is designed to be highly relevant to most MBA students and managers. The preparatory sessions will include lectures, readings and discussions sufficient to provide students with an adequate appreciation of the subject to make the course accessible to the widest range of students. FINC 753 historically has filled and closed by mid-summer, so interested students are encouraged to submit their applications early for priority consideration.
Prerequisites: DSCI 600, ACCT 601, GBEC 600, FINC 600 and at least one additional core course. Familiarity with corporate risk management, finance, or or audit is helpful. Must be an active student in good standing with a GPA greater than 3.0; contact your program advisor for approval to apply.
Counts toward: FINC 753; UST MBA elective course
Instructor: Dr. Peter C. Young, UST Opus College of Business
For more information, please see the program description and application below.
Priority applications will be accepted May 4 – May 29, 2009. Final application deadline is October 2, 2009.
Detailed Program Description >> *Updated May 28
Graduate Off-Campus Policies & Procedures >>
More Opportunities
The Opus College of Business has existing exchange relationships with several international institutions. For more information on study abroad opportunities for graduate business students, please contact the International Education Center online or at (651) 962-6450.
