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Business Degree Completion Programs

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Degree Completion Overview

Landing your dream job happens when aspiration meets preparation and education. In today’s increasingly competitive environment, completing your bachelor’s degree proves to potential employers that you are committed to finishing what you start.

We offer several business degree completion programs, allowing you to choose the area of focus that gives you the tools to pursue a career path that aligns with your passion and skill set. You may transfer up to 90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree (up to 75% of the degree), giving you a head start on your path to completing your degree. We believe in education that goes beyond the books. Learn from knowledgeable faculty members with firsthand industry experience and a wealth of real-world industry expertise.

Take control of your education with our 100% online bachelor completion programs! Your credits don’t expire! Save on tuition with graduate course counting toward both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Up to 50% of a graduate degree can be completed as part of your bachelor’s, at undergraduate tuition rates.

Six Annual Start Times:

August, October, January, March, May and June

Complete your degree in as little as one year

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100% online bachelor completion programs

Progress at your pace, anywhere, anytime!

Accounting

The groundwork necessary towards your career in accounting.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Online

  • Our B.S. in Accounting program provides the foundation of accounting knowledge and application required to help businesses make informed decisions.
  • Upon completion of your degree, you will have the skills needed to prepare and take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam, distinguishing you from other graduates.
  • Our program also provides the initial 120 credits toward taking the CPA exam and a path to achieve the 150-credit requirement.

Requirements

At least 30 transferable semester credits from an accredited institution

Career Opportunities

  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Budget or Financial Analyst
  • Tax Preparer
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What You’ll Learn
Careers & Salary

Program Highlights:

  • Double major with a B.S. in Business Administration with 18 additional credits
  • Take up to 15 graduate credits and start your M.S. in Accounting degree while completing your B.S. in Accounting degree

What You’ll Learn:

  • Analyze and interpret financial and nonfinancial information for stakeholders
  • Incorporate audit methods and techniques in daily operations
  • Implement accounting technology to analyze data and communicate results
  • Laws, regulations, and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Collaboration with diverse groups and individuals
  • Develop ethical principles and character-driven leadership
The demand for highly competent and qualified accountants is rising due to globalization and complex regulatory requirements. Our bachelor’s in accounting program prepares you for various careers in public accounting firms, large corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

Financial Analyst: $95,570 per year*

Accountant or Auditor: $77,250 per year*

Loan Officer: $63,380 per year*

Business Administration

Achieve the relevant skill set and knowledge of the latest principles and perspectives.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Online

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Online | Minneapolis Campus)
  • Our B.S. in Business Administration program equips you with a robust skill set to stand out in an evolving business world.
  • Build a foundation in financial, managerial, and operational skills and learn ethical leadership practices.
  • Enhance your career prospects by adding a specialization in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics or Marketing.

Requirements:

At least 30 transferable semester credits from an accredited institution

Career Opportunities:

  • Management Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Account Manager
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Outcomes
Careers

Program Highlights:

  • Take up to 15 graduate credits and start your MBA while completing your B.S. in Business Administration

Outcomes

  • Business operation practices in a contemporary global economy
  • Financial principles to business decisions and projects
  • Economic forces that influence business operations
  • Management and leadership skills required in contemporary business organizations
  • Marketing strategies required for business organizations
  • Business intelligence techniques for business operations and strategic decision-making

Careers

The business world never stops. New jobs are evolving as fast as startups emerge, consumer behavior changes, and technology advances. That’s why you need a business degree that keeps up with the pace of business and life. Aim for a promotion or pursue a new career in the corporate and nonprofit sectors, from business operations and management to retail, sales, finance, and healthcare.

Marketing Manager: $113,380 per year*

Business Intelligence Analyst: $88,679 per year*

Account Manager: $63,348 per year*

Human Resources Management

Excel in managing any company’s most important asset: its employees. Learn the organizational and interpersonal skills needed.

Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Online

  • Our Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) aligned B.S. in Human Resources program teaches you how to engage employees, create organizational leadership, explore global practices, and comply with labor laws and government regulations.
  • As the workplace evolves, you’ll be able to keep up with best practices to make your business or organization thrive — and it all starts with you.

Requirements

At least 30 transferable semester credits from an accredited institution

Career Opportunities

  • Human Resources Specialist
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Compensation & Benefits Manager
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What You’ll Learn
Careers & Salary

Program Highlights:

  • The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that the B.S. in Human Resource Management program at Saint Mary’s University fully aligns with SHRM’s Human Resources Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.
  • Take up to 15 graduate credits and start your M.A. in Human Resource Management while completing your B.S. in Human Resource Management.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Human resource management initiatives aligned with organizational strategy
  • Various human resource initiatives to improve employee engagement
  • Training and development strategies focusing on performance improvement
  • Cultural competence and its role in human resource management
  • Effective communication with diverse audiences in a variety of modes
  • Fundamental business administration skills needed by organizational leaders

Careers & Salary:

Every business, regardless of industry, depends on people to succeed. Human resource professionals play a key role in ensuring organizations and employees have what they need to succeed. At Saint Mary’s, you’ll gain the skills needed for entry- and mid-level roles in the growing HR management field.

Compensation and Benefits Manager: $127,530 per year*

Human Resources Manager: $126,230 per year*

Training and Development Specialist: $61,570 per year*

Healthcare Management

A bachelors degree in healthcare management empowers you to directly impact lives through the thoughtful implementations of healthcare policies and strategic management.

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management Online

  • Our B.S. in Healthcare Management program is designed for those who are working in healthcare and want to advance into management, want to start a new career in the field, or have a health-related associate degree.
  • You’ll develop strong management skills, broaden your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, learn how to effectively communicate with culturally diverse communities, and build your technological skill set.

Requirements

At least 30 transferable semester credits from an accredited institution

Career Opportunities

  • Health Services Manager
  • Community Services Manager
  • Clinic Manager
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Outcomes
Careers

Program Highlights:

  • Are you looking to advance your career in healthcare and step into a leadership role? The online degree completion program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota can help you achieve your goals and prepare you for the complex world of healthcare management.
  • With over 10,000 recent job postings in the healthcare field in Minnesota requiring a bachelor’s degree, the demand for qualified professionals is higher than ever.
  • Don’t settle for a career that doesn’t fulfill your potential. Enroll in our healthcare management program today and take the first step towards transforming lives – including your own.

Outcomes:

  • Respect for sociocultural diversity
  • Adaptation to the changing healthcare environment
  • Analytical skills with an ethical mindset
  • Ethical leadership skills valued by today’s workforce
  • Implications and benefits of health information systems
  • Research skills, information literacy, and data analysis

Career:

The demand for healthcare professionals is accelerating at a staggering rate with a projected 11.9 million healthcare jobs by 2030. Every day, new job prospects emerge, making finishing your degree essential to advancing in healthcare management.

Social and Community Service Manager: $74,000 per year*

Healthcare Manager: $65,223 per year*

Behavioral Health Manager: $48,520 per year*

Information Technology

Technology innovation is a priority of nearly every industry in today’s marketplace. Leverage your real-world training and the latest technological training to prospective employers seeking to modernize their workflow.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Online

  • Our program gives you the opportunity to develop your skills in computer programming, cloud computing, database management, and more.
  • You can enhance your career prospects by adding a specialization in Business Intelligence, Cybersecurity, or Network Administration.
  • As a graduate, you’ll be prepared to manage technical challenges and develop innovative solutions in the private and public sectors.

Requirements

At least 30 transferable semester credits from an accredited institution

Career Opportunities

  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • System Administrator
  • Network Architect
  • IT Help Desk Specialist
  • Cybersecurity Specialist
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Careers

Program Highlights:

  • Recognized for its focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) topics.
  • Boost your career prospects by adding a specialization in business intelligence, cybersecurity, or network administration.
  • The cybersecurity and network administration specializations will give you industry-leading knowledge and the confidence to pursue the CompTIA Security+ or CompTIA Network+ certifications, the gold standard for IT professionals.
  • Share the value of your IT skills with your professional social network by earning a digital badge upon program completion.

Outcomes:

  • Information technology concepts and applications, and basic computer programming concepts
  • Designing systems for business applications
  • Cybersecurity issues and cybersecurity administration strategies
  • Organizational data management, database design, and relational database retrieval
  • Cloud computing applications by organizations
  • Ethical implications of information technology-related actions

Careers:

Careers in IT are diverse as technology itself. The demand for computer and information systems managers is booming at a staggering rate with over 52,700 new job openings each year and a median annual salary of $151,150.

Information Security Analyst: $102,600 per year*

Database Administrator: $101,000 per year*

Network Administrator: $80,600 per year*

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