The Evening News

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!

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For those of you who will graduate in December, the Fall 2008 Commencement will be Friday, December 19, 2008. The Dean's Reception will be Thursday, December 18, 2008, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Be sure to submit your graduation application immediately if you have not already done so.

You can access useful graduation and commencement information on your Student Life community site in Blackboard. Look under "How to Graduate."

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Dear Dr. Helpful,

Someone in my class said that registration begins in November. How do I know when to register?

Signed,
Mara

Dear Mara,

Signed,
Dr. Helpful

Dear Dr. Helpful,

What’s a J-term?

Signed,
Jena

Dear Jena,

Signed,
Dr. Helpful

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UST MBA students share a strong ambition to advance and grow in their careers. They are also interested in what is happening beyond the classroom. They get involved in professional organizations, student clubs and community initiatives.

Student directed clubs in the UST MBA sponsor activities, bring in interesting speakers and provide professional development events. Students are also invited to join national MBA societies, such as the National Society of Hispanic MBAs, the National Black MBA Association, and the National Association of Women MBAs.

Evening UST MBA students are invited to join the clubs and attend all club functions. There is a participation fee of $25 per semester. If you are interested, please send in your check made out to the University of St. Thomas. Be sure to include your student ID number, and the name of the club/s in which you are interested. The check can be sent to:

Office of Student Life – UST MBA Clubs
TMH100
1000 LaSalle Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

For more information, please contact Kay Wimer at mkwimer@stthomas.edu.

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Experience the challenge of negotiating an international contract while exploring the dynamics of global business in the European Union. This course focuses on globalization and its impact on business with a particular emphasis on EU and U.S. business and legal perspectives, ethics and culture. The classroom component of the course begins in Minneapolis and ends in Trier, Germany. In Minneapolis, you will meet German business students via e-mail and begin the process of negotiating a contract.

You will then travel to the heart of the EU - Brussels, Belgium - where you will meet with the German students and learn through on-site interactive visits, cultural immersion, discussion and reflection. This adventure includes meetings with executives from multinational companies, government officials and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and will address business, legal, business ethics and corporate social responsibility issues as well as economic, socioeconomic, political and cultural issues within the European Union and their impact on conducting business in a global economy. The course ends in Trier, Germany, where you will attend classes and finalize your contracts.

The University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business and the Center for Ethical Business Cultures (CEBC) jointly offer this three-credit MBA course.

Prerequisite: BLAW 600

You must submit an application in order to participate in this study abroad opportunity. Applications are being accepted now. Go to the course Web site to find a link to the application as well as more information about this fabulous educational experience: http://www.cebcglobal.org/Services/StudyAbroad2009.htm

Course Instructors: Professor Susan Marsnik, 651-962-4147, sjmarsnik@stthomas.edu or Dr. Douglas Jondle, 651-962-4117, djjondle@stthomas.edu

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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 financial aid application process students can visit the St. Thomas Graduate Financial Aid Web site at www.stthomas.edu/financialservices/graduate.

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

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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)

Continue reading "Important Policies" »

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