BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - OPUS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Opus College of Business
McNeely Hall (MCH) 128, (651) 962-5544
Thompson Interim Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Opus College of Business Web Site
The programs in Business Administration provide a carefully designed curriculum that balances practice and theory. Students begin by building a foundation of knowledge and basic with first year business courses as well as allied courses in economics, statistics and mathematics. They then take a series of core courses that span the functional areas of business. These include accounting, finance, business law, operations and management, and marketing. An ongoing, in-depth study of business ethics and decision-making is woven into the curriculum, helping students not only align their values with their future business practices, but helping them understand the conflicts and challenges modern business leaders face. Students may build greater knowledge in several different concentrations (listed below). Students may also combine a general business concentration with a minor in another field, such as economics, data analytics, music, foreign language, etc. A plan of study is available for students interested in both a B.A. in business administration and a B.S. in mechanical or electrical engineering. See the Department of Engineering section of this catalogue or contact the Opus College of Business for further information.
Students may choose to provide a practical element to their academic experience through consulting projects developed by the Small Business Development Center or through internships and other opportunities to work with businesses in the Twin Cities.
Opus College of Business faculty provide students with hands-on, interactive learning experiences such as presentations, group projects, case studies, simulations, guest speakers - as well as stimulating discussion and debate.
It is expected that students majoring in business administration will take their business courses at St. Thomas. Students must have prior approval before registering for a business course at another school. All students who major in business administration must take a minimum of 28 credits in Opus College of Business courses at the University of St. Thomas; at least 16 of these 28 credits must be from courses in the department of the student’s major concentration. For students with a concentration in general business, the residency requirement is a minimum of 22 credits in Opus College of Business courses at the University of St. Thomas with at least 8 of these 22 credits in the general business concentration. Credits earned at ACTC colleges and through affiliated programs abroad do not count toward this residency requirement with the exception of the London Business semester program. Students majoring in business administration must complete a minimum of 76 credits that are outside the Opus College of Business.
All Opus College of Business courses taken by business administration majors and minors must be taken for a letter grade. These courses may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.
Credits for Opus College of Business courses taken more than eight years ago (or more than five years ago for credits in a major concentration) will be accepted but may not fulfill current requirements.
Student Honor Pledge
It is the expectation that Opus College of Business students will become highly principled global business leaders, and students are expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity while enrolled in the business program. Honesty and integrity in the conduct of academic life is fundamental to the principle of independent learning and growth. The Honor Pledge (below) is signed by undergraduate business students at the time they declare their business major or minor, as an affirmation of their commitment to accept personal responsibility for their own behavior, and conduct themselves in an ethical manner with academic honesty and integrity.
As a student in the Undergraduate Program of the Opus College of Business, I will adhere to the University academic integrity policy, and I will act with honesty, integrity, respect, and accountability in all my actions.
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Beta Gamma Sigma is the International Honor Society for business students at AACSB accredited business schools. The organization recognizes students in the top 10% of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes annually by institutional GPA. Each spring, eligible students receive invitations to join from the college. This is the highest academic honor that can be achieved in the Opus College of Business.
Major in Business Administration (B.A.)
One of the business concentrations of:
Business Undergraduate Courses
Course Number | Title | Credits | |
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BUSN 100 | BUSN for the Common Good | 2 | |
Description of course BUSN for the Common Good : | This course opens a welcoming door to students who want to know more about business and the opportunities and career paths it offers. The course builds awareness of the need for preparation and for building essential skills in order to be an effective contributor, and to be resilient in the face of ongoing change in any organization and in dynamic markets. Finally, it invites students to begin planning a business or organizational career that will allow them to use their gifts, to contribute, and to lead a good and satisfying life. | ||
BUSN 200 | Busn Learning Through Service | 0 | |
Description of course Busn Learning Through Service : | This experiential course offers students the opportunity to strengthen their development as effective and principled business leaders. During the course, students develop their own learning objectives and partner with their selected nonprofit to pursue those objectives, while making meaningful impact in the community and fostering a long-term commitment to service. Students complete 40 hours of volunteer service at a nonprofit organization, a series of reflective assignments, and a final creative project. BUSN 200 is required of all undergraduate students in the Opus College of Business—both majors and minors. Students are encouraged to complete BUSN 200 during their second year. Students can complete BUSN 200 while studying abroad or while away from campus during J-term or summer. Registration in a BUSN 200 Orientation section is also required. This course is graded S/R. | ||
BUSN 202 | MS Excel Business Applications | 0 | |
Description of course MS Excel Business Applications : | The course will introduce students to the use of Microsoft Excel for business applications. Students will develop skills in using Microsoft Excel to solve business problems. This course will be online, with students using the MyEducator Excel Educator software platform. Students will submit Excel exercises to demonstrate their learning. Students enrolled in this course will pay a technology fee, and will then be granted lifetime access to the Excel Educator site. Students who feel they have mastered the content of this course may apply for a waiver of this course through an examination. Students can attempt a waiver through examination for this course only once, and there is a fee for the examination. This course is graded pass/fail. Students must achieve at least a passing percentage on each exercise, and an overall passing percentage to complete this course. | ||
BUSN 243 | Individual Study | 2 OR 4 | |
Description of course Individual Study : | No description is available. | ||
BUSN 297 | Topics | 4 | |
Description of course Topics : | The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online, View Searchable Class Schedule | ||
BUSN 298 | Topics | 4 | |
Description of course Topics : | The subject matter of these courses will vary from year to year, but will not duplicate existing courses. Descriptions of these courses are available in the Searchable Class Schedule on Murphy Online, View Searchable Class Schedule | ||
BUSN 305 | Internship | 0 | |
Description of course Internship : | This zero-credit elective business course supports undergraduate student engagement in relevant internship and curricular practical training opportunities. Prerequisite: Declared business majors only. | ||
BUSN 389 | Research | 2 OR 4 | |
Description of course Research : | No description is available. | ||
BUSN 393 | Individual Study | 2 OR 4 | |
Description of course Individual Study : | No description is available. | ||
BUSN 476 | Experiential Learning | 1 TO 4 | |
Description of course Experiential Learning : | No description is available. | ||
BUSN 495 | Individual Study | 2 OR 4 | |
Description of course Individual Study : | No description is available. |
International Business Undergraduate Courses
Course Number | Title | Credits | |
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IBUS 450 | Trans Issues/Mgmt/Mktg/Blaw | 4 | |
Description of course Trans Issues/Mgmt/Mktg/Blaw : | This course is to be taken abroad. Final determination as to the specific course will be decided before the course is taken in consultation with the international business adviser. Prerequisite: Approval of international business adviser | ||
IBUS 460 | Trans Issues/Finc & Acct | 4 | |
Description of course Trans Issues/Finc & Acct : | This course is to be taken in the country of choice. International accounting and finance practices are significantly different from those in the U.S. Therefore, the student should be extremely careful in choosing the course. Selection will be made only in consultation with the international business adviser. Prerequisite: Approval of international business advisor or assistant dean. | ||
IBUS 470 | Trans Issues/Int'l Business | 4 | |
Description of course Trans Issues/Int'l Business : | This course is to be taken abroad and may include an internship. Students incorporating an internship experience in this course must have prior approval from the international business adviser. If the student is working for an American company, s/he must work in a section of the company where the student's second language is required. Prerequisite: Approval of international business advisor or assistant dean. |