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An Economic Engine for the Global Economy

Opus College of Business

We're at the cutting edge of business and industry, and your partnership means you'll be on the front line of cultivating the next generation of mission-driven business leaders.

CEOs and innovators aren't grown on trees. They're made in the Opus College of Business. With an emphasis on ethics and innovation, we're committed to developing diverse and talented students into highly principled business leaders. But we need you, if we want to succeed.

Home to 17 Fortune 500 companies and a leader in innovation, we believe that the Twin Cities will be the next great economic hub of the United States. We need your help today to make sure we can educate the thinkers and doers who will make that happen.

Contact

Mark Hintz

Director of Development, Opus College of Business
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Email
mark.hintz@stthomas.edu
Phone Number
(651) 962-4036
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Real-life Readiness

Our faculty and staff talk with business leaders every day to determine which skill sets companies need most -- and then they build our curriculum around them. A St. Thomas education is unlike any other because of our nimble approach. Our students are grounded in ethical decision-making and critical thinking, then armed with the hard skills coveted by the most groundbreaking and innovative companies.

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We Do What No One Else Can

The Schulze School of Entrepreneurship is the top choice for students who want to become entrepreneurs and pursue social ventures. Because of one-of-a-kind programs like the Fowler Business Challenge and the Aristotle Fund, we're producing CEOs before they've even received their diplomas. Innovation is second nature for our students at all levels of the org chart.

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Mission-driven, People First

The most successful business leaders know that ethics comes first when building an unbeatable company culture. The impact of our award-winning faculty, corporate and private partners, and mission-driven curriculum ensures that we're developing entrepreneurs and executives who create enduring value for society by putting community before corporations and stakeholders before shareholders.

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Meet the Dean

Dean Stefanie Lenway strongly believes business schools need to educate students to be nimble and prepared for innovations in how we do business, especially in the digital space. Simply put: new skills are needed, old skills need to adapt, and as-yet-unknown skills will continue to emerge as businesses pivot due to changes in the marketplace. As a leading expert in corporate strategy for business education, Lenway is adept at driving institutional change in connection with strategic initiatives. At the Opus College of Business, that means she and her team are linking curriculum with the needs of the real world. With an emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship, Lenway is leading OCB in creating the next generation of leaders who can address complex business needs and create enduring value at home and abroad.

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We Are Tommies

At St. Thomas, we foster creativity and innovation by instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in students across all disciplines. Meet a current student and two recent graduates who are innovating for the common good.
Meet These Innovators

Areas of Need

The following programs are in need of your help today.

Student Scholarships

Success doesn't happen on its own, and we're committed to making the Opus College of Business financially accessible to all students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. By supporting scholarships, you make it possible for the next generation of leaders and innovators to attend the Opus College of Business.

Digital Transformation

We're innovating every day to make an Opus College of Business education truly unique in both its curriculum and pedagogy. We're embracing the digital world to ensure that we're teaching students the tools and skills that will define the future of business by delivering content with the latest technology. With your help, we're creating a holistic digital transformation in business education.

Teaching Excellence

We don't just attract the best and brightest students. Our faculty and curriculum are second to none, allowing us to bring emerging technologies and methods into the classroom as soon as they're hitting the industry. Through innovative blended learning environments and co-teaching activities for academics and professionals, we're delivering a unique experience for both students and professors.

Contact Mark Hintz for More Information