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Leadership and Management

As a student majoring or minoring in Leadership and Management, you will develop the skills and mindset for leading people, processes, and projects across all aspects of an organization. Study the effects of organizational change on managing people and achieving goals. To give you highly applicable, practical knowledge, we combine classroom studies with real project management work for a local organization. In addition to core business courses, you’ll take classes that teach you:

  • Effective leadership from both individual and organizational perspectives
  • The concepts and tools to establish an organization’s long-term vision and goals
  • How to oversee and improve upon a company’s daily routines
  • The role of the leader in leading organizational change and influencing systems

Our highly engaged faculty and small class sizes ensure that you receive plenty of individual attention, and your faculty advisor supports and guides your student journey. Forward-thinking, holistic, ethical leaders are needed in every organization, regardless of the industry. Prepare for your career in leadership at St. Thomas.

Program Overview

  • Course Requirements
  • Four-Year Plan
  • Degree Awarded
  • Tutoring
  • Internships
  • Course Requirements

    All undergraduate business students are required to take liberal arts core curriculum courses, foundational and major-specific business courses, and allied courses from outside the College of Business in key areas such as economics, math, and statistics.

    Leadership and Management Major Courses

    The Leadership and Management minor is designed to provide majors from any discipline with an essential understanding of the skills and mindset for leading people, processes, and projects across all aspects of an organization. Students with a major in Leadership and Management or General Business cannot also receive a minor in Leadership and Management.

    Leadership and Management Minor Courses

    Four-Year Plan

    Year 1

    ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
    BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
    ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
    Begin 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
    CISC 200 Intro to Computer Technology and Business Application
    FINC 310 Core Financial Management
    MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
    MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
    OPMT 200 Operations and Supply Chain Management

    STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.

    Years 3 & 4

    As a junior and senior, you’ll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.

    In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.

    Degree Awarded

    Students who complete the required coursework receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Leadership and Management, or a Minor in Leadership and Management to complement their non-Leadership and Management major.

    Tutoring

    Your professor is always available to help you with your coursework. If you need extra help with your core courses in accounting, finance, or operations, free tutors are also available. Whether you’re stuck on an assignment or want help preparing for an exam, our tutors are always glad to work with you. You can schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment, or drop in during open hours.

    Internships

    St. Thomas maintains a large network of alumni and local business connections, which leads to real-world learning opportunities, internships and—oftentimes—employment after graduation. When you’re ready for an internship, the Career Development Center can help you find a position that supports your professional goals.

    Course Requirements

    Course Requirements

    All undergraduate business students are required to take liberal arts core curriculum courses, foundational and major-specific business courses, and allied courses from outside the College of Business in key areas such as economics, math, and statistics.

    Leadership and Management Major Courses

    The Leadership and Management minor is designed to provide majors from any discipline with an essential understanding of the skills and mindset for leading people, processes, and projects across all aspects of an organization. Students with a major in Leadership and Management or General Business cannot also receive a minor in Leadership and Management.

    Leadership and Management Minor Courses

    Four-Year Plan

    Four-Year Plan

    Year 1

    ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
    BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
    ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
    Begin 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
    CISC 200 Intro to Computer Technology and Business Application
    FINC 310 Core Financial Management
    MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
    MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
    OPMT 200 Operations and Supply Chain Management

    STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.

    Years 3 & 4

    As a junior and senior, you’ll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.

    In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the St. Thomas Core Curriculum throughout your four years.

    Degree Awarded

    Degree Awarded

    Students who complete the required coursework receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Leadership and Management, or a Minor in Leadership and Management to complement their non-Leadership and Management major.

    Tutoring

    Tutoring

    Your professor is always available to help you with your coursework. If you need extra help with your core courses in accounting, finance, or operations, free tutors are also available. Whether you’re stuck on an assignment or want help preparing for an exam, our tutors are always glad to work with you. You can schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment, or drop in during open hours.

    Internships

    Internships

    St. Thomas maintains a large network of alumni and local business connections, which leads to real-world learning opportunities, internships and—oftentimes—employment after graduation. When you’re ready for an internship, the Career Development Center can help you find a position that supports your professional goals.

    University of St. Thomas students studying together.

    Career Opportunities

    The Leadership & Management concentration sets students up for success in leadership development rotation programs at various companies. Typical Leadership & Management jobs also include:

    • Business Analyst
    • Project Manager
    • Leadership Development Associate
    • Management Consultant
    • Business Development Manager

    GHR Fellows 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

    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

    We believe that businesses need to be socially responsible in the communities where they operate. All undergraduate business majors and minors are required to complete BUSN 200, a zero-credit, tuition-free course that includes 40 hours of community service and a series of reflective seminars. This service learning helps you grow into a highly principled global business professional, and an effective and ethical leader who’s prepared to make positive contributions in both your profession and community.

    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

    Take the Next Step

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