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Executive Education
St. Thomas Executive Education delivers hands-on leadership and business education that helps individuals grow and organizations strengthen their teams.
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Executive Education FAQs
Eligibility
St. Thomas Executive Education programs benefit everyone from individual contributors to senior executives, including:
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
- Professionals reentering the workforce
- Dislocated workers looking for a new job
- Individuals making a career transition
- Alumni looking to enhance their skills after earning a degree
- Teams looking to build skill sets and develop their employees
- Professionals from corporations, small companies and nonprofit organizations looking to advance in their careers
Location
Open Enrollment:
Open Enrollment Classes are held on the St. Thomas Minneapolis Campus:
1000 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Select courses, including Online Certified Professional Project Management (OCPPM) and Smart Start for Business, are available as online classes.
Custom Programs:
If your course is employer-hosted, the location may vary. Please refer to your welcome email for location details.
Discounts
Explore our wide variety of discounts:
Alumni: St. Thomas undergraduate and graduate degree holders receive a 20% discount to continue their learning at St. Thomas. Include your graduation year and degree at checkout to activate the discount.
Veteran and Military: Veteran and active service members receive a 20% discount on any of our open enrollment programs. Use code "Veteran20" at checkout.
Dislocated Workers: We offer a 15% discount to those working with the Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program. Contact the Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program (MDWP) to determine your eligibility and start the application process for the program.
Group Discount: Groups of three or more individuals from the same organization get a 15% discount on our open enrollment programs. Use code "group" at checkout.
Graduate Program Discounts: Executive Education program participants qualify for $3000 off any specialized master's, MBA, or graduate certificate from the Opus College of Business upon completion of an Executive Education Course. Contact us at execed@stthomas.edu to activate the discount.
St. Thomas Employees: St. Thomas staff and faculty receive 50% off Executive Education courses. Contact us for details.
Questions? Contact us at execed@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-4600
Payment Options
There are a variety of ways to pay for Executive Education courses:
Employer Paid: Most employers offer professional development funding. Check with your manager or HR department to see what support may be available to you.
Dislocated Workers and CareerForce: The MN Dislocated Worker Program provides resources and funding to support those in career transition. To explore resources available to those looking to begin, support, or further their career, visit the CareerForce website.
Self-Paid: Some participants choose to self-fund their executive education courses. We encourage you to explore our discounts for available savings opportunities.
Scholarships: Scholarship opportunities are not available at this time. Please check back for future updates.
Questions? Contact us at execed@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-4600
Eligibility
St. Thomas Executive Education programs benefit everyone from individual contributors to senior executives, including:
- Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
- Professionals reentering the workforce
- Dislocated workers looking for a new job
- Individuals making a career transition
- Alumni looking to enhance their skills after earning a degree
- Teams looking to build skill sets and develop their employees
- Professionals from corporations, small companies and nonprofit organizations looking to advance in their careers
Location
Open Enrollment:
Open Enrollment Classes are held on the St. Thomas Minneapolis Campus:
1000 La Salle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Select courses, including Online Certified Professional Project Management (OCPPM) and Smart Start for Business, are available as online classes.
Custom Programs:
If your course is employer-hosted, the location may vary. Please refer to your welcome email for location details.
Discounts
Explore our wide variety of discounts:
Alumni: St. Thomas undergraduate and graduate degree holders receive a 20% discount to continue their learning at St. Thomas. Include your graduation year and degree at checkout to activate the discount.
Veteran and Military: Veteran and active service members receive a 20% discount on any of our open enrollment programs. Use code "Veteran20" at checkout.
Dislocated Workers: We offer a 15% discount to those working with the Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program. Contact the Minnesota Dislocated Worker Program (MDWP) to determine your eligibility and start the application process for the program.
Group Discount: Groups of three or more individuals from the same organization get a 15% discount on our open enrollment programs. Use code "group" at checkout.
Graduate Program Discounts: Executive Education program participants qualify for $3000 off any specialized master's, MBA, or graduate certificate from the Opus College of Business upon completion of an Executive Education Course. Contact us at execed@stthomas.edu to activate the discount.
St. Thomas Employees: St. Thomas staff and faculty receive 50% off Executive Education courses. Contact us for details.
Questions? Contact us at execed@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-4600
Payment Options
There are a variety of ways to pay for Executive Education courses:
Employer Paid: Most employers offer professional development funding. Check with your manager or HR department to see what support may be available to you.
Dislocated Workers and CareerForce: The MN Dislocated Worker Program provides resources and funding to support those in career transition. To explore resources available to those looking to begin, support, or further their career, visit the CareerForce website.
Self-Paid: Some participants choose to self-fund their executive education courses. We encourage you to explore our discounts for available savings opportunities.
Scholarships: Scholarship opportunities are not available at this time. Please check back for future updates.
Questions? Contact us at execed@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-4600
Why St. Thomas Executive Education
Human-Centered and Purpose-Driven
We design learning that builds capable, ethical, and community-minded leaders, supported by the values of Minnesota’s largest private university.
Real-World Learning That Works
We combine practical tools with academic insight. Our instructors bring experience into the room and help your team apply it immediately.
Rooted in Minnesota, Ready for Anywhere
With strong regional ties and cross-industry partnerships, we understand local context and deliver results that are respected across sectors.
“I found every single session somehow applicable to my everyday work life. The instructors were engaging and provided helpful real-world examples. St. Thomas made me feel comfortable and the environment felt like a great fit for me.”
Janet Zastrow, Mini MBA Program participant