Opus College of Business

The fact that St. Thomas is a smaller school makes for a unique connection with alumni and professors. Another great part is the close connection to the liberal arts which are required core classes for an undergraduate major. My experience is that the opportunity to take diverse class load has broadened my interest in different subject matters as well as connected me with individuals in those fields of study and/or industry, which has been beneficial in building relationships in the business world.

St. Thomas could use more diversity. The school has primarily white, Christian, middle-upper class students. I know St. Thomas has been doing a lot in order to increase diversity on campus, but there could be more. I believe learning along side of people from all walks of life makes for a better learning experience.

We are located 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis (including a downtown campus graduate and law school) and downtown Saint Paul, which puts us at a great advantage. We have access to so many industries and working professionals, especially the large alumni population in the area. We are constantly interacting with the business world at our fingertips whereas a school in a more rural location does not have these amenities or ability to have professionals come speak at a club meeting over lunch, etc.

Toughen up requirements to get in. Most students are in the business college because of a passion for their major. However, as at most private colleges, there are a few "daddy's money' kids that seem to slack, knowing that their parents connections will find them a fantastic job.

The professors genuinely want every student to succeed and are willing to go out of their way to help us get there.

I think the advisors should be more concerned about our futures and graduating on time; they should pay more attention to our schedules and what we are taking. Also, I think the required classes and the electives need to be more distinguished on murphy online - it should plainly state which classes are required for business students in order to graduate and which courses are an elective.

The business school here isn't for everyone but it is for those that are willing to compete against one another everyday. Our professors have high expectations and you better be on your toes with regards to them. They help you become comfortable with being uncomfortable, which helps when you need to present in front of executives or other corporate affiliates. Our professors constantly bring in business professionals to help us connect with them and better expand our futures.

The school is held in very high regard with businesses in the Twin Cities area, but its out of state reputation and network could certainly be better.

The class sizes are small and the professors are always there to help you. It's also very nice that there are many employers a couple of miles away from the university that have strong connections.

Require students to have had an internship to graduate. And work more closely with local companies to ensure these internships are readily available.

Mixing Catholic social teaching, values, and ethics in the curriculum has prepared me well for being a leader in my professional career.

I would like to see more emphasis on technical training, especially in regard to information technology etc.

The Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas is very unique because even though we are a newly accredited university, we are certainly capable of competing with schools like the Carlson School of Business at the University of Minnesota. For all facets of our school, we are willing and able to commit to producing well diverse and ethical employees for society to appreciate.