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.
In the News: Britt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson on Responsible Business
Britt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson of the Melrose and The Toro Company Center for Principled Leadership in the Opus College of Business recently wrote an op-ed for the Pioneer Press exploring how global perspectives can reshape the way businesses approach leadership and responsibility. Drawing on ideas shared at an international business ethics conference in Cameroon,… The post In the News: Britt Cruz and Christopher Wong Michaelson on Responsible Business appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Real-World Impact: MBA Course Provides Career Benefits in Innovation
Sam Larson ’27 MBA didn’t have to wait until he finished his Master of Business Administration to put what he learned into practice. During a four-week January course at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, he developed an artificial intelligence application his employer is now actively exploring. "Instead of putting in these… The post Real-World Impact: MBA Course Provides Career Benefits in Innovation appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
In the News: Laura Russ on Suburban Housing Development
Laura Russ, a professor and director of the Master of Real Estate Development program in the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about efforts by Twin Cities suburbs to encourage “missing middle” housing through zoning changes. Russ discussed how adding duplexes, triplexes and other small-scale housing can… The post In the News: Laura Russ on Suburban Housing Development appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.