Archive Posts
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Sorry Packers fans, Minnesota's got Wisconsin beat
“Wisconsin may have better football teams than Minnesota, but the Badger State is eating our dust when it comes to the economy,” the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development wrote on their blog last week.
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Humanities or STEM? What's best in an MBA program?
“Management is required everywhere.” Managers are needed not only in business, but also in government, in hospitals, in law firms, churches and non-profit organizations. Having a breadth of knowledge can enable managers to better lead in a wide range of organizations. At UST, we’re pushing to increase diversity of thought in our classrooms in ways that finds students with many different backgrounds. So what do you think? Should the country increase focus on STEM or humanities? -
Too Late To Negotiate
It’s been said that professionals can lose upwards of $50,000 during their professional career simply by not negotiating during the job offer. There are several steps to consider before accepting any position, let alone your dream occupation. -
Try the GMAT Before Taking the Test
Evening and Full Time UST MBA admissions teams are excited to share a new resource that is available for GMAT preparation and practice. The Opus College of Business now offers three GMAT test simulation tools for verbal and quantitative questions. -
Small Business Week Marks 50 Years
This year marks the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. Although things have certainly changed since President Kennedy signed the first Presidential Proclamation in 1963, one thing that hasn’t changed is America’s entrepreneurial spirit and the important role that small business owners play in our economy and our communities. -
Why get an MBC (or MBA)? Here's one student's view.
Christina Milanowski was named Minnesota PRSA's 2012 Young Professional Award winner. She was recently interviewed by Arik Hanson for his "PR Rock Stars" series and discussed why she decided to get her degree, and, what she hopes to achieve as a result. -
Getting ready for the GMAT: Why Preparation Beats Practice
We often are asked about how to prepare for the GMAT test and how much time to spend studying. Of course, the answer is different for every applicant, but there are some generalizations that apply. -
Career Link: Resolution Resolve
45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, but only 8 percent are successful in achieving them. Less than half of us remain committed to our resolutions by June each year. So while the majority of us have already given up, it could be the perfect time to start a new resolution, or give an ongoing resolution a check up. -
Students planning club for minorities in business
A group of St. Thomas students are planning a business club for minorities and expect to officially launch it this fall