General Business Management
Customize Your Business Degree
Are you seeking a business degree that aligns with your unique interests and goals? The St. Thomas General Business Management major offers the greatest degree of flexibility and customization. The curriculum has fewer required courses, and more opportunities to choose electives. Take all your electives in one department to add a minor to your degree, or study in many different departments to pursue varied interests. Want to go for a double major, such as computer science or economics? You can combine General Business Management with a major from another department outside the Opus College of Business. You can also combine this degree with a B.S. in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Our highly engaged faculty and small class sizes ensure that you receive plenty of individual attention, and personalized support as you craft your plan of study. Earn a degree your way at St. Thomas.
Program Overview
Course Requirements
All undergraduate business students are required to take core courses, concentration courses related to their major, and allied courses, which take place outside of the Opus College of Business.
Four-Year Plan
Year 1
ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Allied courses in economics, math, and statistics
Year 2
ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting II
BETH 300 Ethical Principles in Business
BLAW 300 Law for Business Leaders I
BUSN 200 Business Learning Through Service
FINC 310 Core Financial Management
MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
OPMT 300 Operations and Supply Chain Management
Years 3 & 4
At the end of your sophomore year, you’ll declare a business major. As a junior and senior, you’ll take courses specific to your chosen concentration as well as business electives. And, if you choose to study abroad, you’ll likely do so sometime during year 3 or 4.
In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.
Degree Awarded
Tutoring
Internships
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
All undergraduate business students are required to take core courses, concentration courses related to their major, and allied courses, which take place outside of the Opus College of Business.
Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan
Year 1
ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Allied courses in economics, math, and statistics
Year 2
ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting II
BETH 300 Ethical Principles in Business
BLAW 300 Law for Business Leaders I
BUSN 200 Business Learning Through Service
FINC 310 Core Financial Management
MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
OPMT 300 Operations and Supply Chain Management
Years 3 & 4
At the end of your sophomore year, you’ll declare a business major. As a junior and senior, you’ll take courses specific to your chosen concentration as well as business electives. And, if you choose to study abroad, you’ll likely do so sometime during year 3 or 4.
In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.
Degree Awarded
Degree Awarded
Tutoring
Tutoring
Internships
Internships
Scholarships
GHR Fellow Program
GHR Fellows receive:
- Full tuition and fees for four years (and may, pending demonstrated financial need, receive grant funds that cover room and board at St. Thomas)
- A fully funded J-Term study abroad experience
- Professional coaching and mentorship
- Networking opportunities with Fortune 500 business executives and community leaders
Scholarships
Fauth Business Scholarships
The Opus College of Business awards this competitive scholarship to incoming students who intend to major in Business. Each year, up to four $10,000/year scholarships are awarded.
Learning Through Service: Business 200
St. Thomas Career Services
The experts in the Career Development Center can help you find internships, develop job hunting skills, and put you in touch with business leads—both alumni and St. Thomas connections in the broader Twin Cities business scene.
We can help you:
- Clarify your strengths and how they relate to majors and career fields
- Map out a career plan
- Create your résumé and prepare for interviews
- Look for internships and jobs
Customize Your Future

Luke Waldbillig

Career Opportunities
Typical business management jobs include:
- Account Executive
- Business Analyst
- Inventory Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Sales Representative
- Management Trainee
- Administrative Assistant
- Customer Service Representative
- Product Development Coordinator