Online Graduate Business Degrees and Certificates

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7 Distinct Degrees

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12 Graduate Certificates

Become a More Effective Leader

Develop the technical and interpersonal skills to advance your career with online graduate business programs from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. This top-ranked university’s instructors help you match your potential to the world’s demands, and empower you to achieve success beyond your expectations.

These programs include a wide range of degrees as well as 12 graduate certificate options that can be taken alone or applied toward one of our master’s programs. Each certificate is 12-15 credits and can be completed in 12 months or less. Earning a graduate certificate from Saint Mary’s can help you accelerate your career quickly and affordably.

Achieve New Career Heights

Saint Mary’s University offers six distinct graduate degrees in business areas as well as 12 graduate certificates created to focus on specific in-demand skills. Each certificate is 12-15 credits and can be completed in 12 months or less. These programs can provide you with the credentials and knowledge to make strides forward in your career.

Gain a deeper understanding of contemporary issues impacting business today with a learning experience that’s immediately applicable. The program will prepare you to manage all aspects of running a business and leading its people, from accounting to marketing and internal communication to ROI evaluation.

Learn to lead, motivate, and inspire your organization’s employees with this unique Organizational Leadership graduate program. Acquire the advanced critical thinking skills needed to address situations in the workplace and master strategic leadership for continued success.

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.

Developed in collaboration with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) partners and Chief Financial Officers (CFO), the M.S. in Accounting program focuses on the leadership, communication, and strategic skills required for advanced managerial roles. The program satisfies the 150-credit requirement for CPA and/or CMA exam certification.

This expertly designed degree gives you a broad understanding of this complex field, including risk management, operational policy and network security.

This experiential program elevates your decision-making and presentation skills and abilities to work with big data sets — delivering a rare blend of proficiencies that organizations immediately take notice of.

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.

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.

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. Graduates are prepared for roles as data engineers, data scientists, and IT developers.

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.

This certificate is designed to prepare you 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.

In the online Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Technology, you’ll approach 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.

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. You can apply your credits toward a master’s degree from Saint Mary’s.

Get the focused training you need to lead in a variety of healthcare settings and finish your program in just one year. Learn the fundamentals of modern health and human services delivery and study topics like health policy, finance, and administration to advance your career. The credits you earn can be applied toward the M.A. in Healthcare Administration degree.

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.

Study a specialized curriculum provides a foundational study of the human resources skills and approaches you need to be successful, including HR management, compensation and benefits, consulting, and employment law. You will learn from experienced faculty who bring relevant industry experience to the online classroom. You can apply your credits toward a master’s degree from Saint Mary’s.

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.

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.

Our specialized curriculum provides the foundational skills you need to excel in project management, including topics like project planning, resource management, stakeholder analysis, quality control, risk management, and more. You can apply your credits toward a master’s degree from Saint Mary’s.

Saint mary’s university is all about awakening, nurturing, and empowering you to live your best life. our faculty and staff are dedicated to quality, diversity, accessibility, social justice, and sound stewardship. join us, and let’s make a difference together.

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Online 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

Saint Mary’s online business degrees and certificates offer full academic and technical support. A dedicated faculty with professional and business experience understand what it takes to build and sustain a career. That’s the focus of each program…to give you everything you need to succeed in your career.

Prepare for a Career That’s In Demand

Whether earning a master’s degree or a graduate certificate, higher education in the business arena answers the demand for management and specialized professionals. Employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, adding about 750,800 new jobs in the U.S.2

Globalization, a growing economy, and a complex tax and regulatory environment are expected to continue to lead to strong demand for business professionals.

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  1. U.S. News & World Report. “Best Online MBA Programs.” Retrieved on Jun. 9, 2023 from https://www.usnews.com.
  2. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Business and Financial Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov.

*MBA program only; GRE scores not required. GMAT scores are required only if you have fewer than 2 years of work experience.