Leadership and Management Major and Minor

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Leadership and Management

As a student majoring or minoring in Leadership and Management, you will develop the skills and mindset for leading people, processes, and projects across all aspects of an organization. Study the effects of organizational change on managing people and achieving goals. To give you highly applicable, practical knowledge, we combine classroom studies with real project management work for a local organization. In addition to core business courses, you’ll take classes that teach you:

Effective leadership from both individual and organizational perspectives
The concepts and tools to establish an organization’s long-term vision and goals
How to oversee and improve upon a company’s daily routines
The role of the leader in leading organizational change and influencing systems

Our highly engaged faculty and small class sizes ensure that you receive plenty of individual attention, and your faculty advisor supports and guides your student journey. Forward-thinking, holistic, ethical leaders are needed in every organization, regardless of the industry. Prepare for your career in leadership at St. Thomas.

Program Overview

Course Requirements

Four-Year Plan

Degree Awarded

Tutoring

Internships

Course Requirements

All undergraduate business students are required to take liberal arts core curriculum courses, foundational and major-specific business courses, and allied courses from outside the College of Business in key areas such as economics, math, and statistics.

Leadership and Management Major Courses

The Leadership and Management minor is designed to provide majors from any discipline with an essential understanding of the skills and mindset for leading people, processes, and projects across all aspects of an organization. Students with a major in Leadership and Management or General Business cannot also receive a minor in Leadership and Management.

Leadership and Management Minor Courses

Four-Year Plan

Year 1

ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Begin allied courses in economics, math, and statistics

Year 2

ACCT 200 Principles of Accounting II
BETH 300 Ethical Principles in Business
BLAW 300 Law for Business Leaders I
BUSN 200 Business Learning Through Service
CISC 200 Intro to Computer Technology and Business Application
FINC 310 Core Financial Management
MGMT 200 Working Skillfully in Organizations
MKTG 200 Introduction to Marketing
OPMT 200 Operations and Supply Chain Management

STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.

Years 3 & 4

As a junior and senior, you’ll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.

In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the throughout your four years.

Degree Awarded

Students who complete the required coursework receive a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Leadership and Management, or a Minor in Leadership and Management to complement their non-Leadership and Management major.

Tutoring

Your professor is always available to help you with your coursework. If you need extra help with your core courses in accounting, finance, or operations, free tutors are also available. Whether you’re stuck on an assignment or want help preparing for an exam, our tutors are always glad to work with you. You can schedule a 30-minute one-on-one appointment, or drop in during open hours.

Internships

St. Thomas maintains a large network of alumni and local business connections, which leads to real-world learning opportunities, internships and—oftentimes—employment after graduation. When you’re ready for an internship, the Career Development Center can help you find a position that supports your professional goals.

Course Requirements

Leadership and Management Major Courses

Leadership and Management Minor Courses

Four-Year Plan

Year 1

ACCT 100 Principles of Accounting I
BUSN 100 Business for the Common Good
ENTR 100 Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Begin allied courses in economics, math, and statistics

Year 2

STUDY ABROAD: Your second or third years are ideal for semester-long or short-term (January) international programs.

Years 3 & 4

As a junior and senior, you’ll take upper-level specialized courses specific to your chosen major, as well as business electives.

In addition to your major courses, you’ll also take interdisciplinary liberal arts courses in the throughout your four years.

Degree Awarded

Tutoring

Internships

Learning to Lead

During their time at St. Thomas, our students gain crucial leadership experience from professors, supervisors and mentors. After school, that experience translates into exceptional managerial skills.

Leigh Borgeson ‘16

Leigh received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with concentrations in Leadership and Management as well as Business Communications. While in school, Leigh gained valuable hands-on experience through six internships, and she secured an HR job in Chicago prior to graduating. She credits her success to her transformational professors, participating in the London Semester Abroad, and connections she made during her time at St. Thomas.

Katie O'Connor '21

As a Leadership & Management and Marketing major, Katie found many connections with her peers and professors which gave her many experiences to learn and grow. These connections led to positions at the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Get Bizzy Inc, and her current position as an Associate Consultant at Pioneer Management Consulting. During her time at St. Thomas, Katie took on multiple leadership positions within the Opus College of Business including serving as a Student Facilitator for the Business 200 course, executive committee positions for Delta Sigma Pi, the Business Fraternity on Campus, and was a captain on the Women’s Tennis Team. Her experience within Opus helped her develop critical skills and experiences to help drive her success post-graduation.

Jessica A. Drewiske, JD, MBA '11

Jessica majored in Business Leadership and Management, with a minor in Psychology. Seeking out courses, professors, and mentors on these topics stoked an interest in leadership styles, servant leadership, and employee behavior. A study abroad opportunity with the London Business Semester provided Jessica with the opportunity to learn about global nuances in doing business and leading diverse organizations. The Opus College of Business and these experiences were the start of a career focused on similar themes - Jessica went on to the JD/MBA program to focus specifically on developing her own ethical leadership capabilities, launching her career at Medtronic in ethics before additional ethics and compliance roles at U.S. Bank and AWS. Jessica is now working at Google out of Seattle, where she audits Google suppliers to ensure adherence to them on topics such as human rights, ethics, and the environment. She also teaches at the School of Law.

University of St. Thomas students studying together.

Career Opportunities

The Leadership & Management concentration sets students up for success in leadership development rotation programs at various companies. Typical Leadership & Management jobs also include:

Business Analyst
Project Manager
Leadership Development Associate
Management Consultant
Business Development Manager

FACULTY AT THE FOREFRONT OF PRACTICE AND THEORY

Mary Slack

Mary Eisele Slack’s goal is to give students knowledge and skills they can apply in their jobs. Slack has more than 20 years of corporate experience in training, administration, course development, and project management.

Rama Hart, PhD

Rama Hart's research focuses on global/virtual team communication and relationships, leading and navigating organizational change, and issues of inclusion and equity in workplaces. She participates in the university, community and organizational initiatives focusing on equity, diversity and intercultural competence.

Kevin Henderson, PhD

Kevin Henderson is passionate about sparking student interest in the topic of management and developing their communication and critical thinking skills. His research interests include psychological contracts, turnover, job satisfaction, managing your boss, and the use of social media in selection.

GHR Fellows Program

GHR Fellows receive:

Full tuition and fees for four years (and may, pending demonstrated financial need, receive grant funds that cover room and board at St. Thomas)
A fully funded J-Term study abroad experience
Professional coaching and mentorship
Networking opportunities with Fortune 500 business executives and community leaders

Fauth Business Scholarships

The Opus College of Business awards this competitive scholarship to incoming students who intend to major in Business. Each year, up to four $10,000/year scholarships are awarded.

Learning Through Service: Business 200

We believe that businesses need to be socially responsible in the communities where they operate. All undergraduate business majors and minors are required to complete BUSN 200, a zero-credit, tuition-free course that includes 40 hours of community service and a series of reflective seminars. This service learning helps you grow into a highly principled global business professional, and an effective and ethical leader who’s prepared to make positive contributions in both your profession and community.

St. Thomas Career Services

The experts in the Career Development Center can help you find internships, develop job hunting skills, and put you in touch with business leads—both alumni and ��Ƶ connections in the broader Twin Cities business scene. We can help you:

Clarify your strengths and how they relate to majors and career fields
Map out a career plan
Create your résumé and prepare for interviews
Look for internships and jobs

Take the Next Step

There is more to learn about St. Thomas; including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more. Schedule a visit to see our beautiful campus or start your application today.

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