Interdisciplinary
The Liberal Arts in Business program unites the liberal arts with real-world experience throughout its curriculum.
Liberal Arts in Business
By uniting the liberal arts with business-related courses, the Liberal Arts in Business program at the University of St. Thomas prepares you for a fulfilling career. We actively encourage our students to engage with each other and prepare for their career search throughout their undergraduate career.
Why Minor in the Liberal Arts in Business Program at St. Thomas?
You will elect a major field of study from the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. As you progress in the Liberal Arts in Business program, you will complete business-related courses with your liberal arts classes, and you will participate in an internship as well. Many of our alumni choose to return to St. Thomas after graduation and complete additional undergraduate business courses tuition-free.
A Diverse Skillset
Course Requirements
You will complete six courses in the minor throughout your college career. You take classes in economics, statistics or computer science, three in business and one capstone seminar. All students are required to complete an internship as part of this program too.
Four-Year Plan
Our program is interdisciplinary and flexible, meaning you can pair the minor with a number of other programs at St. Thomas. We recommend connecting with the program director early in your undergraduate career to plan your time at St. Thomas.
Degrees Awarded
Minor in the Liberal Arts in Business Program
Internships
As a student in the Liberal Arts in Business program, you will complete a required internship at some point during your college career. We require all students to complete 150 to 200 hours at their internship to graduate.
Course Requirements
Course Requirements
You will complete six courses in the minor throughout your college career. You take classes in economics, statistics or computer science, three in business and one capstone seminar. All students are required to complete an internship as part of this program too.
Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan
Our program is interdisciplinary and flexible, meaning you can pair the minor with a number of other programs at St. Thomas. We recommend connecting with the program director early in your undergraduate career to plan your time at St. Thomas.
Degrees Awarded
Degrees Awarded
Minor in the Liberal Arts in Business Program
Internships
Internships
As a student in the Liberal Arts in Business program, you will complete a required internship at some point during your college career. We require all students to complete 150 to 200 hours at their internship to graduate.
Seeing the World From Another Lens
We bring faculty from around the university together to teach a variety of classes. No matter what your path is, we are confident you will find professors sharing your interests.
Dr. Olga Herrera
Dr. Herrera is the director of the Liberal Arts in Business program and a professor of English at St. Thomas. She brings professional experience in publishing, nonprofits, and foundation work to the program, as well as teaching and research interests in Latinx and American literature.
Career Paths
We give you the tools you need to succeed in a variety of careers and industries.
- Education
- Marketing
- Journalism
- Management
- Communications
- Environmental Studies
Prepared for the Future
You become a dual-threat with critical thinking and analysis skills from the liberal arts, as well as career-ready tools for the business world.
Supportive
Our program supports students who may not know what their career path is at this time.
Well-rounded
A Liberal Arts in Business program person is curious, versatile, practical and capable.
Develop Versatile Professionals
The interdisciplinary nature of our program develops your knowledge and skills in various fields.
- You have your pick—Liberal Arts in Business program students choose from a wide variety of majors such as psychology, Catholic Studies and English.
- You gain invaluable practical experience through your internship in the Liberal Arts in Business program.
- With the rapid advancement of technology and the modern workplace, Liberal Arts in Business program students are ready for life after St. Thomas.
- Our students are capable of adapting to a variety of situations because of how creative and flexible they are after they complete our program.
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.