Career-Targeted Programs from an Education Leader
At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, we offer online master’s degrees and graduate certificate programs designed to elevate your skills and empower your professional journey.
Our institution is consistently ranked among the “Best Colleges” in Minnesota by U.S. News & World Report.1
- Accredited: Recognized by the Higher Learning Commission.
- High Customer Satisfaction: 7 out of 10 enrolled students report satisfaction with their academic program.
- Online MBA Excellence: A Top 3 Minnesota Online MBA Program — 2023 by U.S. News & World Report2
- Top Ranked: Ranked #6 Best Colleges in Minnesota – 2024 by US News & World Report3
- Social Mobility Leader: #3 in Minnesota for Top Performer on Social Mobility – 2024 by US News & World Report3
Programs for Professional Advancement
Saint Mary’s University offers graduate degree and certificate programs for ambitious professionals. With more than 14 master’s degrees and 12 professional graduate certificates available online, Saint Mary’s combines educational excellence with flexible convenience.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Explore real-world case studies to practice and hone your soft accounting skills and become a more well-rounded accounting professional and marketable candidate for promotion or new career opportunities. You will have the opportunity to earn highly recognizable digital badges, stack credits towards the online Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program, and count credits towards the CPA licensure exam.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Learn innovative artificial intelligence concepts and methodologies you can apply in a variety of fields. This program features a hands-on curriculum that explores predictive modeling, data engineering, and the Internet of Things using a project-based approach.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to help your organization make data-driven decisions and optimize business processes. This program combines topics from computer and data science, business, project management, and communications to prepare you for in-demand careers.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
15 Credits
Prepare for leadership roles as you pursue a career in an infosec environment or continue your education with an MSCS graduate degree. Study topics that include operational strategies, risk management, and security architecture.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
15 Credits
Explore more technical topics in cybersecurity to offer protection on the back-end. Learn the network-oriented protection techniques that include intrusion detection, incident response, and network security. You can apply credits earned in the program toward the MSCS graduate degree.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Access a hands-on curriculum that provides specialized knowledge and training in essential finance skill sets, including financial markets, security analysis, and portfolio management. Courses are taught by experienced faculty who are industry experts.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Get the focused training you need to lead in a variety of healthcare settings. Learn the fundamentals of modern health and human services delivery and study topics. The credits you earn can be applied toward the M.A. in Healthcare Administration degree.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Gain a deep understanding of the role data analysis plays in clinical and hospital operations. Use the latest industry tools and approaches to apply artificial intelligence techniques to improve patient care delivery and business functions.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Acquire the human resources skills and approaches you need to be successful, including HR management, compensation and benefits, consulting, and employment law.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Upskill your management credentials to gain the invaluable leadership qualities that can motivate and inspire a team of employees. The certificate program features four courses covering leadership and ethics, communication strategies, collaboration, and team building. You will earn a digital badge for each class within the certificate program, along with a badge for completing the entire four-course certificate.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Learn how to develop ethical and innovative strategies to solve complex business problems while positively impacting change for an entire organization and its workforce. Credits earned through the certificate program can be counted towards the larger M.A. in Organizational Leadership degree program if desired or can be stacked for credit towards several other Saint Mary’s University master’s programs.
Online
2 Semesters Duration
12 Credits
Gain foundational skills in project planning, resource management, stakeholder analysis, quality control, risk management, and more.
Online
2 Years Duration
33 Credits
Learn what it takes to be a transformational leader and become an agent of change in education. The evolving curriculum of this M.A. in Educational Leadership provides current and relevant courses for management and training skills, as well as research.
Online
2 Years Duration
33 Credits
Channel your passion to help others by developing the skills to lead in healthcare administration and face the complex day-to-day and strategic demands of helping others with this M.A. in Healthcare Administration.
Online
2 Years Duration
36 Credits
Gain the breadth of knowledge higher-level human resource positions require. As you advance in your career, you’ll be able to effectively relate to all departments and people within your organization. This M.A. in Human Resource Management also prepares you for the PHR/SPHR certification.
Online
2 Years Duration
36 Credits
Master the advanced critical thinking skills needed to lead, motivate, and inspire your organization’s employees through this M.A. of Organizational Leadership program. Learn to address situations in the workplace, provide strategic leadership, and position both your organization and your career for continued success.
Online
1 Year Duration
30 Credits
Choose unique paths toward success in today’s competitive landscape with this accelerated MBA. The diverse curriculum of online courses, lecture series, and hands-on Capstone project is designed to provide a deeper understanding of contemporary issues impacting business today with a learning experience that’s immediately applicable and anything but typical.
Online
2.5 Years Duration
42 Credits
Examine how to improve health worldwide, prevent the spread of disease, promote equitable access to health services and more through this MPH program. Learn to help the public make long-lasting improvements in their physical, mental, and social well-being. Prepare to design, execute, and evaluate public health programs.
Online
20 Months Duration
30 Credits
Gain in-depth knowledge of corporate responsibility, strategic planning, and loss prevention and become an accounting expert with this online M.S. in Accounting. While you earn your degree, you’ll gain the credits and knowledge required to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, as well as the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification.*
*Certification requirements vary by state.
Online
1 Year Duration
36 Credits
Business intelligence and data analytics informs the decision-making of top executives. With this specialized skill set, you can uncover the root causes of organizational challenges, communicate with all stakeholders, and implement successful solutions. In this MSBIDA program, you’ll gain skills and knowledge directly applicable to the real world in business intelligence, artificial intelligence, big-data analytics, and presentation skills.
Online
2 Years Duration
36 Credits
Build on your technology expertise with hands-on coursework in network security, risk management, and more with this M.S. in Cybersecurity. Cultivate the leadership skills to land a top-paying position and prevent the next cyberattack. Beyond technology fundamentals, you’ll learn a range of skills that are crucial to advancing your career. That includes communication, negotiation, and interrelation.
Online
2 Years Duration
36 Credits
This degree is aligned with the PMI Guide’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to teach you how to define, implement, evaluate, and lead initiatives from conception to completion. In the process, you will prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam to become a certified PMP. You’ll also gain the practical knowledge to add new value in your current role as you expand your leadership skills and broaden your horizons.
Online
1 Year Duration
30 Credits
This 30-credit, CSWE accredited, track can save you time and money if you already hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree. The online MSW is a flexible, affordable program that prepares you to work as a social worker in clinical practice settings. You will participate in fieldwork experience at a program director-approved organization near you, so you can complete this program without relocating.
Online
2-4 Years* Duration
60 Credits
Choose this track if you do not already hold a Bachelor of Social Work degree. The CSWE accredited online MSW is a flexible, affordable program that prepares you to work as a social worker in clinical practice settings. You will participate in fieldwork experience at a program director-approved organization near you, so you can complete this program without relocating.
*Duration and credit ranges depending on program options.
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Request InfoOnline Convenience, On Point Outcomes
Saint Mary’s online programs are designed to provide excellence in education beyond campus borders. With user-friendly formats and flexible scheduling, our commitment to delivering leading-edge knowledge and valuable credentials allows you to excel in your profession while balancing family and work responsibilities.
Curriculum Created for Success
Our online education degrees and certificates come with full academic and technical support. A dedicated faculty, with both professional and educational experience, ensures each program’s focus is to equip you with everything needed for success in the classroom or boardroom.
Give Your Career a Major Promotion
Calculating the value of a master’s degree or graduate certificate is as simple as asking: Are you qualified for the job you desire with your current education? Saint Mary’s programs not only meet industry standards but often exceed them, providing a clear path to career advancement. According to 2022 data, the median annual salary for master’s degree holders in the U.S. is $86,372, significantly boosting income potential.
On the other hand, a master’s degree or graduate certificate meets and often exceeds most management and administration hiring requirements. Earning a master’s degree in most disciplines can also boost your income considerably – according to 2022 data, the median annual salary for master’s degree holders in the U.S. is $86,3725. Higher education may also lower the risk of unemployment. In 2022, the unemployment rate for professionals with master’s degrees was only 1.9%,5 well below the national average.
Elevate your future with Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – where your success is our priority.
Pursue High-Paying Positions With a Master’s Degree From Saint Mary’s
- Financial Manager ($139,790/year)6
- Human Resources Manager ($130,000/year)7
- Computer Network Architect ($126,900/year)8
- Data Scientist ($115,240/year)9
- Elementary, Middle, or High School Principal ($101,320/year)10
- Risk Manager ($93,988/year)11
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- U.S. News & World Report. “2024 Best Colleges in Minnesota.” Retrieved on Jan. 3, 2024 from https://www.usnews.com/.
- U.S. News & World Report. “Best Online MBA Programs.” Retrieved Jan. 3, 2024 from https://www.usnews.com/.
- U.S. News & World Report. “2024 Best Colleges in Minnesota.” Retrieved on Jan. 3, 2024 from https://www.usnews.com/.
- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota 2023 records. Retrieved on Jan. 3, 2024.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Education Pays, 2022.” May 2023. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Financial Managers.” Sept. 6, 2023. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Human Resources Managers.” Sept. 6, 2023. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Computer Network Architects.” Sept. 12, 2023. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2022: 15-2051 Data Scientists.” Apr. 25, 2023. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals.” Sept. 6, 2023. Retrieved Nov. 14, 2023 from https://www.bls.gov/.
- Payscale. “Average Risk Manager Salary.” Retrieved Nov. 14, 2023 from https://www.payscale.com/.
*MBA program only; GRE scores not required. GMAT scores are required only if you have fewer than 2 years of work experience.
**Duration and credit ranges depending on program options.