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December 21, 2023

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You Can Earn a Bachelor’s Degree Quicker Than You May Think

As we travel through our lifetimes, sometimes we take a turn away from education, so we can work, raise our families, or meet other obligations. But there often comes a time when we reconsider that turn and want to complete that college degree. But how long does it take to get a bachelor’s degree? Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers accelerated bachelor’s degree programs for online students. These exciting degree programs help adult learners finish their education and advance on chosen career pathways.

Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Programs Available Online

Most of the bachelor’s completion programs offered at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota can be completed in one year. We have designed these programs for people already in the workforce, so the curriculum and instruction are all available online. In addition, we accept past college credits, past work experience, and military service to count toward completing your accelerated bachelor’s degree.

Technical college credits, as well as from standardized tests such as the CLEP or DSST, also are accepted in transfer. Submit your transcripts to our Admissions Department, and a counselor will begin creating a personalized degree plan for you.

Here are some of the online bachelor’s degree programs available at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota:

Accounting

Our B.S. in Accounting can help you achieve positions such as financial analyst, accountant, auditor, or loan officer. The comprehensive curriculum includes courses in cost accounting, corporate finance, and auditing procedures.

Applied Psychology

The B.S. in Applied Psychology can lead to a variety of occupations and job roles. Skills gained in the psychology field yield positions in management, community and social services, educational institutions, healthcare, and administration. Job titles include human resource specialist, training and development specialist, and behavioral health counselor.

Business Administration

Earning an accelerated B.S. in Business Administration at Saint Mary’s University in Minnesota is a great way to open career doors. Depending on the interests of the individual, this degree can lead to employment in marketing, business intelligence, and management.

Healthcare Management

Designed to support leadership roles in healthcare, our B.S. in Healthcare Management, a bachelor’s degree often is required for management in this growing sector. Manage social and community health initiatives, hospital departments, and other healthcare-related ventures.

Human Resources

Are human relations your superpower? Earn a B.S. in Human Resource Management and start putting new and old skills to effective use. This field lends itself to specialization, with career options in compensation and benefits, training and development, and HR management.

Information Technology

Take your career to the next level with a B.S. in Information Technology. Computerized information systems are necessary for every aspect of modern life. Gain the skills needed for careers as information security analysts, database managers, and network administrators.

These programs are offered full- or part-time, so you can fit completing your degree into your current schedule. Online education is both convenient and engaging. While tuition and fees vary by program, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is dedicated to providing an affordable education for adults. If you are enrolled at least half-time, you may be eligible for financial aid or scholarships. One of our counselors can provide a personalized plan.

Our Commitment to Catholic Lasallian Education

The educational programs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota are the product of careful design and dedication to education. Our Catholic Lasallian heritage and mission have led us every step of the way to our programs today. We want to awaken, nurture, and empower our students to live their best lives filled with ethical service and leadership. Based on the teachings of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, we seek truth in an environment of intellectual openness and freedom. Catholic education encourages students to develop strong characters that are virtuous and authentic. We believe in the dignity of each person and work toward advancing the common good.

Our accelerated bachelor’s degree programs are in keeping with this philosophy and practice. We want to empower students to improve their lives through greater achievement in the workplace. Receiving the benefits of our Catholic education can offer guidance in times of difficult decisions and offer them a strong ethical base for operating in their chosen fields. We believe in the power of our graduates to change their lives and those of the people around them for the better.

Complete Your Bachelor’s Degree in One Year

Attending full-time will help you complete your accelerated bachelor’s degree program in as little as one year. There also are part-time options for students to accommodate complex work schedules and other obligations. If you are ready to earn a college degree and boost your career options, these degree programs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota may be right for you. Contact us or apply online today.