Principled Leadership
Opus College believes the purpose of business is to advance the common good by thinking critically, acting wisely and working skillfully. Principled leadership is at the heart of everything we do.
Invested in the Success of Every Student
The Opus Advantage
Earn a Degree, Expand a Skill Set or Advance Your Career
At the Opus College of Business, our mission is to unlock the talent of future problem solvers and prepare students to be highly principled, global business leaders.
We achieve our goal of providing a comprehensive business education with relevant, responsive, applied programs, a deliberate combination of leadership and technical skill building and experiential learning.
Our faculty are practitioner-scholars who advance the practice of management through active research agendas and applied consulting projects. And our ties to the greater Twin Cities business community are unparalleled.
We offer students and alumni access to thought leaders and experts in all areas of business, the latest technology, and opportunities to apply their business knowledge in projects and internships.
Entrepreneurship
Although most people equate entrepreneurship with starting a business, it also speaks to innovative thinking and creative confidence, regardless of role. Entrepreneurship is for everyone.
Health Care
We are at the forefront of the health care industry’s shift to digital health. We help companies, healthcare practitioners, healthcare professionals and students to think innovatively and look for new solutions to complex challenges.
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Combining Creativity, Curiosity and Ethics
Meet the group of MBA alumni whose real-world experience at St. Thomas helps them drive technology innovation at U.S. Bank.
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Brainstorming Sustainability Solutions
Faculty and students brainstorm sustainability solutions for Metro Transit of Minnesota.
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MBA Leadership Labs in Mayo Program
The Mayo Innovation Scholars Program places students at the intersection of business, science, ethics and medicine in this unique applied learning opportunity.
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At the Opus College, educational innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Faculty are committed to quality teaching and are at the forefront in adopting new technologies and teaching formats to maximize every student’s learning experience…
Lisa Abendroth, Associate Dean, Graduate Program Innovation
Stefanie Lenway
Stefanie Lenway, Dean, St. Thomas Opus College of Business, is a worldwide leader in competitive strategy and business education.
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Opus College of Business Leadership
The leadership team at the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas is focused on assisting students at all levels in every program become effective, principled business leaders. By partnering with the business community and providing meaningful educational curriculum and experiential learning opportunities, we work to inspire leadership across all areas of business.
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32K
32,000 business alumni worldwide
96%
96% of Opus undergraduates are employed or in graduate school within 4 months of graduation
#3
Top ranked undergraduate business program in the Upper Midwest – Poets & Quants
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St. Thomas Opus College of Business is an incredible place to learn, meet inspiring peers and mentors, and build a strong career path. But don’t just take our word for it—experience Opus firsthand. Visit a class, attend an info session, or chat with the admissions team.