Opus College of Business

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Opus College of Business
Modern four-story building of smooth stone and concrete
Schulze Hall
TypePrivate business school
Established1985
Parent institution
University of St. Thomas
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
DeanLaura Dunham, PhD
Location
St. Paul–Minneapolis
,
Minnesota
,
United States

44°58′27″N 93°16′38″W / 44.97417°N 93.27722°W / 44.97417; -93.27722
Websitebusiness.stthomas.edu

The Opus College of Business is the business school of the University of St. Thomas, a private Catholic university in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Since October 19, 2006, it is named for The Opus Group in recognition of the company's founder and 1948 St. Thomas alumnus Gerald Rauenhorst.[1]

Graduate programs

Opus College offers Part-time Flex, Executive, and Health Care MBA programs. As of February 12, 2020, the Full-time MBA has been suspended.[2] The college also offers several Master of Science programs and graduate certificates. Starting in the fall 2024, Opus College intends to offer a Master of Science in Management for recent college graduates from non-business majors.

Undergraduate programs

Undergraduate students may pursue one of thirteen concentrations while completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration. In 2007, over 40% of the current undergraduates at the University of St. Thomas were pursuing a major in business administration.[3]

Executive Education and Professional Development

St. Thomas Executive Education, part of the Opus College of Business, provides professional development programs for working professionals and customized training for organizations.[4] Established more than 60 years ago, its non-credit programs offer university-issued certificates that recognize completion of focused, career-relevant learning.[4]

The portfolio includes both individual courses and organization-focused programs tailored to specific business needs.[5] Program topics focus on in-demand skills for the evolving workplace, including leadership, management, project management, business analytics, and artificial intelligence.[4]

Notable programs include the Mini MBA, the Certified Professional Project Management (CPPM) program, and AI for Professionals.[6][7][8] St. Thomas Executive Education is an authorized training partner of the Project Management Institute (PMI).[9]

Programs are primarily delivered in person at the university’s Minneapolis campus, with additional online and hybrid options.[4] Courses are short in duration and focused on practical skill development.[10] Instruction is provided by faculty and industry professionals.[4]

Centers and institutes

The centers and institutes of the University include Executive Education and Professional Development, which is where executive education and professional development programs in business communication, finance, general business, leadership and management, nonprofit management, IT, operations, and more are routinely held.

The Center for Nonprofit Management, Center for Health and Medical Affairs, Family Business Center, Norris Institute, Morrison Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center, and Shenehon Center for Real Estate Education provide research, consultation, and program development in their respective areas of expertise.

Additionally, the Opus College of Business has affiliations with the National Institute of Health Policy, the Center for Ethical Business Cultures, and Sun Center of Excellence.

The Opus College of Business is a host of the annual Multicultural Forum.

References

  1. "University of St. Thomas names Opus College of Business," University of St. Thomas, Thursday, October 19, 2006. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  2. "Opus College of Business Restructures in Response to Changing Student Deman". business.stthomas.edu. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  3. Fall Semester enrollment, 2007. University of St. Thomas, Office of Institutional Research & Analysis Factbook Archived 2007-08-25 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Executive Education". University of St. Thomas. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  5. "Custom Programs for Organizations". University of St. Thomas. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  6. "Mini MBA". University of St. Thomas. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  7. "Certified Professional Project Management (CPPM)". University of St. Thomas. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  8. "AI for Professionals". University of St. Thomas. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  9. "University of St. Thomas – PMI Authorized Training Partner". Project Management Institute. Retrieved March 24, 2026.
  10. "St. Thomas Executive Education". CareerForce Minnesota. Retrieved March 24, 2026.