Holiday Hours
The University of St. Thomas will be closed the week of December 22-26, 2008, and on January 1, 2009, for the holidays.
We wish you all the best during this holiday season!
The University of St. Thomas will be closed the week of December 22-26, 2008, and on January 1, 2009, for the holidays.
We wish you all the best during this holiday season!
You may call (651) 962-SNOW or go to this Website for snow or weather-related UST closings: http://www.stthomas.edu/bulletin/news/200746/Wednesday/Snow11_14_07.cfm
Registration for J-term and spring term 2009 began in early November. If you have not yet registered, please do so right away. If you need to take a Leave of Absence, contact your Academic Advisor and submit a Request for Leave of Absence form.
For those of you who will graduate in December, congratulations!!! You should be proud of your accomplishment!
The fall 2008 Commencement will be Friday, December 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. on the St. Paul campus. The Dean's Reception will be Thursday, December 18, 2008, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Schulze Atrium on the Minneapolis campus.
If you have any questions about the commencement ceremony (i.e., caps and gowns, parking, handicapped access, etc.) go to http://www.stthomas.edu/business/events/commencement/. Be sure to look under the “Frequently Asked Questions” link on the right-hand side of the page.
Limited grant funds are available for continuing students. Submit your application immediately if you would like to be considered for a spring 2009 grant.
Diversity Grant Application: Download file
TAP Grant Application: Download file
The following courses are being offered in spring 2009. They are either study abroad courses, new courses (so their course description in ClassFinder is incomplete), or they are courses the professors have asked us to advertise. Keep reading for some good elective course ideas!
We have highlighted the following:
BLAW615 - (Study Abroad - travel will be May 25-June 6) Business, Law and Ethics in the European Union
MKTG707 - Retail Management
MKTG714 - Nonprofit Marketing
FINC717 - Aristotle Fund
MGMT733 - Funding the Health Care System (web-enhanced course)
FINC714 - Wealth Management
BCOM802 - Public Affairs for the Corporate Executive
GBEC700 - Economics of Strategy
ETLS677 - Sustainable Development Strategies
BCOM531 - Business Writing
Dear Dr. Helpful,
Is it too late to sign up for a 2009 J-term course? I would like to take an elective and speed-up the time it is taking me to complete my UST MBA degree.
Thank you,
Hayden
Dear Hayden,
There is room available in a few January (J-term) courses. You can take J-term courses if you have completed two core courses. Check Murphy online registration or the Class Finder: www.stthomas.edu/classes. (Please note that Murphy online information is provided in real-time and that the Class Finder information is static and updated at midnight.)
Happy Holidays!
Dr. Helpful
Dear Dr. Helpful,
Are there any sustainability-related classes available?
Sam
Dear Sam,
Yes! Sustainability Development Strategies, ETLS677, was recently added to the Spring 2009 schedule. It’s listed under the School of Engineering, but the course is being offered in Minneapolis specifically for UST MBA students. The course meets on Tuesdays, from 6 – 9 pm.
You may take up to four non-College of Business classes. Contact your academic advisor before registering because you will need to provide documentation explaining why you want to take a non-OCB class.
Dr. Helpful
Dear Dr. Helpful,
During the next few months, my work travel-schedule has increased and I will not be able to attend class during the week. Can you suggest an alternative?
Thank you.
Gina
Dear Gina,
The Evening UST MBA program offers most courses Monday through Thursday evenings. However, courses are also available on different schedules and various locations.
You can take courses on:
Saturday mornings (14 weeks), Saturdays (7 weeks, 9 am - 4 pm), Four weekends (Friday evening, all day Saturday--mainly in Owatonna). Other options include the week-long Great Books course (BETH706), offered in January and August. Finally, there are Study Abroad courses in J-term (January) and late-May/early-June. For students who are not traveling during the week and do not work during the day, there may be the option of taking elective courses during the day. To enroll in the day courses, students must request enrollment through their academic advisor.
You can view the course schedules in Murphy online and on Class Finder (www.stthomas.edu/classes)
Sincerely,
Dr. Helpful
The UST MBA Student Association invites you to share a little bit of your holiday spirit by contributing to the Full-time UST MBA Holiday Toy Drive! Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy for children in need.
All donations will go to the Toys for Tots program, which provides toys for kids from 0 - 15 years old.
Here are some ideas to get started:
* Backpack / duffle bag
* Bead jewelry kit
* Bike helmet
* Board game
* Book
* Calendar
* Chess set
* Digital camera
* Hand-held video game
* Headphones
* Jigsaw puzzle
* Jewelry organizer
* Journal
* Skate board
* Spa/cosmetic set
* Sports equipment
* Sudoku puzzle book
Drop-off boxes are located in Minneapolis at the Opus Hall security desk, Terrence Murphy Hall Atrium, and Law School security desk and in St. Paul at the Office of Academic Affairs (Aquinas Hall 110) and the Dean of Students Office (Murray-Herrick 101).
More information on the Toys for Tots organization can be found here: http://www.toysfortotstwincities.org
Please contact Erin Liddy at emliddy@stthomas.edu with questions or if you have a large item you'd like to donate.
The UST Bookstores will conduct an end-of-term book buyback all week, December 15-19, during regular store hours. To see the prices textbooks are being purchased for:
1. go to the Bookstore Web site (http://tommiebooks.stthomas.edu/tommiebooks1/)
2. click on Book Buyback $$ Info
3. enter the ISBN number (located on the back of the book)
4. hit enter, and the book and price should appear.
Some books are purchased in limited quantities, so don’t wait until the last day of finals!
“Diversity’s Challenge: Achieving True Inclusion” is the theme of the 21st annual Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity to be held at the St. Paul RiverCentre March 3 and 4, 2009. Co-hosted by the UST Opus College of Business and the Twin Cities chapter of the National Black MBA Association, the Forum is presented by General Mills along with support from more than 60 other companies and organizations.
As the globe continues to shrink and the economic woes continue to mount, the necessity to include diverse ideas and faces in all facets of business becomes an even greater business imperative. For 20 years, the Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity has provided training, networking and inspiration to support that imperative. Anyone who manages, works with or markets to a diverse clientele (is anyone not included?) is encouraged to attend and learn. Ken Powell, chairman and CEO of General Mills, Dr. Nat Irvin, a diversity and inclusion futurist from the University of Louisville, and Luke Visconti, partner and co-founder of DiversityInc, will deliver keynote presentations amidst the 60 workshops and 14 professional development institutes spread over the two days. A professional Career Fair and Resource Fair will also be offered on March 4.
For more information or to register, visit the Forum website at www.stthomas.edu/mcf or contact the Forum Director, Steve Humerickhouse at (651) 962-4018.
An administrative change has been made to the waiver exam process. Students may call Margaret Brandes at (651) 962-4223 to schedule a time Monday through Friday to sit for the exam.
Times available:
Monday through Friday
AM: Schedule exam between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
PM: Schedule exam between the hours of 12 – 4:00 p.m.
Please note:
• Students may sit for each waiver exam only once.
• Tests results are Pass or Fail.
• There is a 3-hour maximum time limit for each test.
Please consult your academic advisor if you have specific qualification questions.
During spring 2009 in Owatonna, the Evening UST MBA program will offer the following classes in a "weekend format" usually over four Friday nights and all day Saturdays (but check the schedule for specific class meeting times.) This schedule is ideal for students who travel for work or have a difficult time scheduling two classes on weeknights. Students meet for a concentrated time over the four weekends. Check Class Finder for specific dates. Please note students are required to complete assignments prior to the first class meeting period
ACCT601, Section 68 – Financial Accounting – Mark Stotts
Friday evening/Saturday: February 13-14; March 6-7; April 3-4; May 1-2
BLAW600, Section 68 – Legal Environment in Business – Gary Voegele
Friday evening/Saturday: February 20-21; March 13-14; April 17-18; May 8-9
BETH601, Section 68 – Business Ethics – Christopher Michaelson
Friday evening/Saturday: February 20-21; March 13-14; April 17-18; May 8-9
MKTG600, Section 68 – Marketing Management – Michael E. Smith
Friday evening/Saturday: February 6-7; February 27-28; March 20-21; April 24-25
FINC600, Section 68 – Financial Management – John Hylle
Saturdays: February 14, 28; March 14, April 4, 18; May 2
(Note: DSCI600, MGMT600, ACCT605, GBEC600, DSCI610 and MGMT799 are tentatively scheduled to be offered in this format in the fall.)
Financial Aid for 2008-2009
Students who are interested in receiving financial aid for the 2008-2009 academic year are encouraged to apply now by completing the 2008-2009 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For more details about the kind of aid available, the financial aid application process, and general financial aid information, you should visit the St. Thomas Graduate Financial Aid Web site at www.stthomas.edu/financialservices/graduate. The website has all kinds of helpful information, including contact names and numbers!
Refunds from excess financial aid will be directly deposited into student checking accounts (if a direct deposit form is on file with the Business Office) or mailed to the student's billing address. For more information about setting up direct deposit, go to www.stthomas.edu/businessoffice/forms.
Discounted Movie Tickets
The Life/Work Center has discounted movie tickets for the AMC, Carmike, Mann and Regal theaters. Please stop by the Life/Work Center in TMH 110 to purchase tickets.
LIFE/WORK CENTER
1000 LaSalle Avenue, TMH 110, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (651) 962-4763 Email: lifework@stthomas.edu
Fall Office Hours
M, W and Thu: 9—5:30
Tu: 9—6:30
F: 9—4:30
Policies and procedures are always being reviewed and introduced. Keep reading to find out about changes or updates to policies such as:
- Tuition Refund Policy
- Alumni Registration Policy
- Student Health Services News (i.e., Health Insurance and Immunization Information)
Highly motivated working professionals have the opportunity to complete their M.B.A. in just three years without sacrificing quality or comprehensiveness, thanks to the Evening UST MBA “Degree in Three” plan at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business.
The Degree in Three plan allows students to fast-track their studies, taking classes in the summer and January terms as well as the traditional fall and spring semesters. In addition to earning the credential faster, students enjoy increased connectedness and continuity among courses.
All students interested in this intensive program should consult early and often with their academic advisors to make sure their degree plans fully support personal goals and meet prerequisite requirements. Proper planning and course sequencing is critical to the Degree in Three strategy.
Course waiver exams afford students with an undergraduate business degree or appropriate professional expertise an additional option to accelerate their degree completion. Students may take the exams once admitted, and if they demonstrate an acceptable understanding of core course subject(s), the course is waived from their degree requirements.
Sample Degree in Three course plans are available for students beginning their studies in either the fall or spring semester. Your individual plan may vary. Contact your academic advisor to find out if Degree in Three is right for you and put together a plan that works for you!