When Shauna Spencer M’21, C’21 was first told Saint Mary’s was offering her a digital badge to recognize the graduate certificate she had earned as part of her master’s degree at Saint Mary’s University, she wasn’t sure what to think. “It was cool to get an email saying that I had this badge and that […]
Saint Mary’s University is listed No. 1 in Minnesota for its online MBA and its online business master’s programs, according to U.S. News and World Report’s latest rankings, announced Jan. 25. Saint Mary’s ranks 191 in the 2022 “Best Online MBA Programs” category and is the top Minnesota school listed. It also ranked No. 103 […]
When we asked our longtime professor, Jeff Knopf, what he loves most about teaching in our MBA program, he said he enjoys how interacting with students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles and interests in GIS has taught him adaptability and made him a better educator. Let’s dive in to learn more about Jeff’s professional experience, […]
Committed to implementing lasting, systemic change that directly combats climate change head on, Jose Canchaya decided to pursue his DBA at Saint Mary’s University to further elevate the impact potential that his research and approach on sustainability can have across the globe. As an MBA degree holder and economist, Canchaya worked to develop his entire professional […]
Driven to fostering notable, necessary change in the workforce, Mary Jacobs brings both a profound, invaluable expertise and a fresh sense of energy and drive to her role as assistant dean and MBA program director within the School of Business and Technology. Known for being innovative, personable, and a champion for those pursuing career growth, […]
An enterprise IT architect at Mayo Clinic, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, and a Saint Mary’s University alumnus himself, Josh Pankratz effectively integrates real-world, relevant conversations in his classroom. A course-contracted professor for School of Business and Technology graduate programs, Pankratz teaches Public Health Analytics, Intro to GIS, and Data Visualization. […]
For over 25 years, Mike Mutschelknaus has worked tirelessly to support students as a professor at Saint Mary’s. Teaching a variety of communication and writing courses both online and in person, Mutschelknaus is an invaluable asset to the School of Business and Technology. He is fueled by the opportunity to help students with diverse backgrounds […]
Since the start of 2021, Saint Mary’s has partnered with Credly, an industry leader in digital credentials, to issue over 1,000 badges to students in the School of Business and Technology, tied to in-demand skills in accounting, artificial intelligence, business analytics, healthcare analytics, human resource management, finance, project management, geographic information science and data engineering. […]
In her role as an IT program manager, Kris Schoen M’20 oversees multiple, simultaneous projects. She says she utilizes skills she learned in Saint Mary’s University’s M.S. in Project Management program on a day-to-day basis, including sharing current best practices with her team in areas like time management, communication, risk management, and more. Schoen has […]
Watching students gain knowledge they can directly apply to their current position is something longtime professor Robert (Bob) McElrath, Ed.D., loves most about teaching in the Saint Mary’s MBA program. Let’s dive in to learn more about McElrath’s professional experience, hobbies, and more. How long have you been teaching at Saint Mary’s? I have been […]
The knowledge our students gain is directly impacted by the experience of our faculty members, which is why we are proud to have Dennis Pedrick as a member of our Business and Communication department. With decades of invaluable experience in a diverse array of industries, Pedrick is able to transfer his real-world knowledge to his […]
When Michelle Wieser, Ph.D., became dean of the School of Business and Technology at Saint Mary’s in 2019, she brought with her a vision for opening new pathways to degree completion for a new generation of students. Many of these innovations are designed to appeal to underrepresented groups in business and technology, including women. Statistics […]
By Maura Sullivan Hill Kendis Scharenbroich M’00 can’t recall too many other female CEOs in her industry, but she’s more concerned about doing her job and the work she’s trained to do. Scharenbroich, a self described knowledge seeker and fact finder, has worked in geographic information systems (GIS) for 20 years, since she graduated from […]
As an institution, it is incredibly rewarding to witness the successes of our students and faculty. Recently, Nancy Johnson, master’s and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) professor, published an article in the North American Accounting Studies research journal. In the article, “CPA Exam: Correlative Study of Preparation Activities and Exam Results,” Johnson shares the outcome […]
The latest release of our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program newsletter, Doctoral Chevrons, focuses on humility, which is defined by Merriam-Webster as “freedom from pride or arrogance: the quality or state of being humble.” The six essays written by our DBA faculty and students covering different angles of this topic of humility are outlined […]
In this post, we introduce you to Ralf Keysser, DBA, adjunct associate professor. Keysser has been a member of our faculty for five years and has an impressive background in the financial industry. Let’s dive in to learn more about this valued faculty member of our MBA program. What courses do you teach at Saint […]
It is vital to our B.S. in Accounting program to properly equip our students for success as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) after graduating from our program. In honor of this commitment, our B.S. in Accounting program director, Melanie Torborg, shares her insights on the upcoming changes to the CPA Exam, expected to arrive in […]
We honor the hard work, long hours, and financial investment that our students make in continuing their education with our master’s programs and graduate-level certificates, and we wanted to deliver a way for them to share their accomplishments with a broader audience. This led to the creation of our digital badges which act as a […]
Three times a year, our Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program publishes the Doctoral Chevrons newsletter. This newsletter features the writing and research of faculty, staff, students, and friends of the Saint Mary’s DBA program. Each issue of the newsletter has a theme, and the latest newsletter’s theme was patience. Take a look at the […]
Launching successful careers for our students is a major motivation for Saint Mary’s faculty and staff. Even while still working through their program, students are encouraged to push themselves professionally. Kayla Vang is a student who is doing just that — she’s working hard to accomplish her career goals. Currently enrolled in our Master of […]