20%
of Part-time MBA students participate in study abroad
Broaden Your Worldview
Graduate Business Global Experience
Gain a Whole New Perspective
Globalization is increasing, and so is the need for employees who understand how business is done in key markets around the world. A study abroad program is an opportunity to enrich your global business and cultural knowledge, forge exciting new connections, and gain an international edge.
The Part-time Flex MBA has a global elective curricular requirement. To fulfill this, you can either take an on-campus course with a global component, or take a short-term study abroad program. If you choose the study abroad, during your 7 to 12 days of travel you will:
- Visit multinational and local companies
- Observe successful companies operating in a different business framework
- Take an in-depth look at location-specific business topics
- See historic sites and engage in a variety of cultural activities.
2025 Study Abroad Programs
Sustainable Business Practices in German Speaking Regions
MGMT 714 | January 2025
Germany and Italy
Bean to Cup: Exploring the Coffee Supply Chain
BUAN 714 | May 2025
Bogota and Cartagena, Colombia
Exploring Coffee Supply Chain from Bean to Cup
A group of 25 Opus College graduate students spent ten days in Colombia studying the end-to-end global coffee supply chain, learning how a simple cup of coffee connects climates, cities, and global markets.
2026 Tommie Award Winner: Helping Everyone Feel at Home
Whether Rachel Obeakemhe Theophilus is mentoring 40 first-year residents as R.A. of Dowling Residence Hall, organizing gatherings, or simply stopping to say hello between classes, she moves across the University of St. Thomas with a quiet but intentional purpose of making sure people feel seen. She is the student who remembers your name, checks in… The post 2026 Tommie Award Winner: Helping Everyone Feel at Home appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
In the News: David Deeds on Startup Pivot Strategy
David Deeds, an entrepreneurship professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about a Minnesota startup pivoting its business model to stay afloat. Deeds explained that the company’s shift to a new product and its strategic partnerships highlight the importance of adaptability, noting that the ability… The post In the News: David Deeds on Startup Pivot Strategy appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
In the News: Erica Diehn on CEO Transitions
Erica Diehn, a professor of management at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KARE 11 about a wave of CEO transitions at major companies. Dean explained that rapid change, evolving technology and post-pandemic pressures are contributing to leadership turnover, with many organizations opting for internal, gradual succession plans to maintain… The post In the News: Erica Diehn on CEO Transitions appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.